USBG Confirms Elections of 2026-2028 Board of Directors

HENDERSON, NV (November 18, 2025) - The United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG) announces today that three new members have been voted onto the organization's board of directors.

Tracy Gomez, of Salt Lake City; Clark Pope, of Cleveland; and Bradley Stephens, of Portland, OR, join the board of directors for terms beginning in January 2026 and running through 2028. For Gomez and Stephens, this will be their second term as members of the Board, while Pope will begin serving his first.

USBG President Ingrid Shawn Rodriguez said, "I'd like to send out a personal 'congratulations' to our elected board members. To Tracy and Bradley, thank you for continuing to serve, and to Clark, thank you for making the decision to contribute time and energy to making the USBG the best it can be."

Beyond the National Board, chapters nationwide have elected their 2026 leadership, further strengthening the Guild's foundation and the impact of its work locally.

About the United States Bartenders' Guild

Founded in 1948, the United States Bartenders' Guild® is the national, member-led not-for-profit association of bartenders and other hospitality professionals that unites and elevates the bar industry through education, community, and advocacy. Through its network, the USBG connects members with peer-to-peer learning, expert instruction, service projects, and skills-based competition, all while fostering a fun and healthy environment and reinforcing the importance of the 'third place' in neighborhoods across the country.