About White Labs

White Labs Inc. Pure Yeast and Fermentation team members have been active in the American and worldwide craft brewing movements since the 1980s. The company, which has grown to include offices in California and Colorado, provides a wealth of services to not only brewers but also winemakers, distillers and others in the fermentation business. Below is a brief description of company employees, although this is not a complete list. For addresses and contact information, click here.

Our People

Chris White
President, White Labs

Chris White started the lab in 1995 after researching and developing a library of brewers yeast strains from around the world. Chris White received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D in biochemistry from U.C. San Diego. Besides his duties at White Labs, Chris is a chemistry and biochemistry lecturer at U.C. San Diego and is a member of the Siebel Institute faculty.

Lisa White
Vice President, White Labs 

Lisa White holds a B.S. in Cell Biology from the University of California, Davis, and conducted post graduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. Lisa received the American Society of Hematology Scholarship Award in 1995, and conducted research at the Komives Laboratory at U. C. San Diego. Lisa is a member of the American Society for Brewing Chemists and is a member of the Siebel Institute faculty.

JoAnne Carilli-Stevenson
Sales & Marketing Manager, White Labs
Please contact JoAnne for marketing, sponsorship, customer service and technical inquiries.

JoAnne Carilli-Stevenson has been active in craft brewing since the early 1990s. Her involvement in the business has ranged from bartending to speaking at international conferences. She worked as the marketing director with the Brewers Association for five years before joining White Labs. She enjoys teaching her kid important things about life. When people ask little Cody (pictured above with Mom) what his Mom does for a living, Cody says, "Mommy makes beer." JoAnne lives in Boulder, Colo., with her husband, Guy, and their young son, and works hard to defy aging by being involved in beer and running several miles each morning.

Neva Parker
Lab Manager, White Labs

Neva has been with the White Labs family since 2002.  She earned her bachelor's degree in microbiology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. She became interested in beer while studying abroad in London when she attended the annual Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) festival. Neva manages laboratory operations and has been responsible for researching and developing new products and services, as well as speaking at several workshops and conferences. She is a member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists and defending AHA homebrew club of the year, the Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF). In her spare time, Neva enjoys spending time with her beer enthusiast husband, Glen, and teaching her dog Kylie tricks. Her hobbies include cooking, eating, brewing, organizing, and happy hour.

Sharon Heredia
Office Manager, White Labs
 
Sharon joined White Labs in 2002. She manages all daily functions of the corporate office in San Diego. Sharon updates databases, performs accurate and complete data entry, formats, and produces reports. She is responsible for preparing and processing accounts payables, accounts receivables and other office procedures. Prior to White Labs, Sharon earned her general business administration and clerical certifications from two education institutes accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. By being bilingual in Spanish/English, she can communicate with the growing number of international clients. Sharon is amazed by the beer industry and enjoys learning about new breweries and homebrew shops around the world. Her hobbies include interior design, reading, attending museums, theaters, and concerts.