American Beverage Association

Washington, DC · Founded 1921

Trade association representing non-alcoholic beverage companies across the United States

Primary audience

Beverage Industry

Work area

Policy Advocacy

Topic

Trade Association

Contact

Kevin W Keane

Website Contact

About Organization

The American Beverage Association unites U.S. non-alcoholic beverage companies to achieve responsible public policy and promote industry commitments to customers, consumers, and communities. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has operated since 1921 and reported $106.1 million in revenue with 48 employees in 2023.

What They Focus On

Public Policy

Advocates for responsible regulations affecting beverage manufacturing, distribution, labeling, and taxation at all government levels

Health Partnerships

Funds nutrition education and childhood obesity prevention programs through partnerships with mayors associations and community organizations

Industry Leadership

Promotes voluntary commitments to product innovation, transparency, and consumer choice across the non-alcoholic beverage sector

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$106.1M

+9.8% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$98.4M

+3.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$119.9M

+10.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

+0% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$106,054,798	$98,381,394	$119,910,568	48
2022	$96,604,805	$95,425,169	$108,354,958	48
2020	$66,175,304	$67,290,809	$92,171,627	45
2019	$78,414,608	$76,968,683	$85,503,149	50
2018	$90,043,181	$87,019,171	$70,382,744	49

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Industry Alignment

Convenes beverage companies to develop unified policy positions and industry-wide initiatives
02

Policy Development

Researches and advocates for evidence-based regulations affecting the non-alcoholic beverage sector
03

Community Investment

Distributes grants to local and national partners for health and nutrition programs
04

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborates with policymakers, health organizations, and communities to advance shared goals

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Beverage Association

Policy Advocacy

Advances responsible public policy positions on behalf of the non-alcoholic beverage industry at federal and state levels

Healthy Communities Initiative

Supports multi-year grants to mayors associations and state partners for childhood obesity prevention and nutrition education

Industry Standards

Promotes industry-wide commitments to product innovation, transparency, and consumer choice across beverage categories

State Association Support

Provides grants and resources to state beverage associations for grassroots advocacy and community engagement efforts

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Beverage Association.

Kevin W Keane

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $1,844,622

Sean Krispinsky

Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief People Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $394,179

Merideth Potter

Senior Vice President

Full-time

Compensation: $389,861

Amy Brink

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $348,389

Robb Micek

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Allison Starmann

General Counsel/Executive Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Beth Goldstein

Senior Vice President, Policy & Strategy

Maia M. Jack

Chief Science & Regulatory Officer

Ed Patru

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

Franklin Davis

Vice President, Head of Federal Affairs

Kate Loatman

Vice President, Global Affairs & Executive Director, ICBA

Bill McManus

Vice President, External Affairs

Megan Daum

Vice President, Sustainability

William Dermody Jr

Vice President, Media & Public Affairs

Barbara Ferreira

Controller

Marie Franco

Vice President, Finance & Administration

Sandra Grance

Vice President, State Government Affairs - East

Alexandra Keane

Vice President, State Government Affairs

Lindsey Kolb

Vice President, Public Affairs & Paid Media

Maura Morton

Vice President, Executive Policy Management & Communications

Dave Scallion

Vice President, Finance & Accounting

David Thorp

Vice President, State Government Affairs - West

Melanie Ocampos-Barry

Senior Director, Membership/IT

Stacey L. Pine

Senior Contracts & Compliance Attorney

Joshua Whitehead

Senior Director, Communications

Elizabeth Yepes

Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Annie Adair

Director, Public Affairs

James Burton

Director, Federal Affairs

Jessica Beal

Director, Sustainability

Trudi Moore

Director, Meetings & Events

Mikayla Moreau

Director, State Government Affairs

Charmaine Riley

Director, Communications

Simone Soo Hoo

Director, Global Affairs

Marsha Joyner

Executive Assistant & Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Carrie Kupferschmidt

Manager, Finance & Administration

Emily Smith

Manager, Federal Affairs & PAC

Andrei Valerio

Manager, Accounting

Ja' Franklin

Mailroom Coordinator & AV Technician

Elizabeth Hood

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Will Morgan

Government & Public Affairs Assistant

Sam Pinner

Office & Transportation Assistant

Maddie Woods

Government & Public Affairs Assistant

Katherine Lugar

President & CEO (Thru 3/23)

Full-time

Compensation: $1,630,191

Robert A Micek

EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $586,927

Ricardo D Rivas

VP, California

Full-time

Compensation: $366,017

Katherine W Loatman

VP, Global Affairs, Icba Exec Dir

Full-time

Compensation: $342,813

Kirk Tyler

Ex Officio

1 hrs/week

Milestones

1921

Association Founded

1921

American Beverage Association established to represent the non-alcoholic beverage industry

1939

Tax-Exempt Status

1939

Received IRS ruling recognizing the organization as a tax-exempt trade association

2020

Revenue Adjusted

2020

Revenue decreased to $66.2 million during pandemic period before subsequent recovery

2023

Leadership Transition

2023

Kevin W. Keane appointed as Interim President and CEO following Katherine Lugar's tenure

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Amy E Hancock EVP, General Counsel, Secretary 40.00 hrs/week · $651,949

Andrew Springate Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Andy Peykoff II Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bradley Brad Goist Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Brian Charneski Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Chris Hunt Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Cliff Ritchie Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Derek Hill Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Derek Hopkins Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Heather Hoytink Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

J Andrew Andy Moore Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

J Frank Harrison III Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jean Claude Tissot Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey Jeff Honickman Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jennifer Mann Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Johannes Evenblij Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Kalil Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Sherman Board Director (Thru 11/23) 1.00 hrs/week

Kirk Tanner Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Marcelo Boffi Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Francoeur Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Matthew Dent Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Mike Suco Board Director (As Of 11/23) 1.00 hrs/week

Palmer Nackard Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Paul Mulligan Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Peter Pete Schueller Board Director (As Of 9/23) 1.00 hrs/week

Ralph D Crowley Jr Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Rob Gehring Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sally Hargis Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Shane Grant Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Timothy Tim Trant Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Todd Squarek Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Troy D Taylor Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

William Bill Obrien Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Eric Gorli Vice Chair

Kevin W. Keane President

Allison Starmann Secretary

Robb Micek Chief Financial Officer

Joel Bishop

Burgess Davis

Morgan H. Everett

Paul Finney

Andrea Kendell

Ram Krishnan

Michael Ruff

Kirk Tyler

Katie Webb

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$7.8M

Highest Paid

$2.2M

Kevin W Keane

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kevin W Keane	Interim/President & CEO (As Of 3/23)	$1,844,622	$335,291	$2,179,913	40
Katherine Lugar	President & CEO (Thru 3/23)	$1,630,191	$310,698	$1,940,889	40
Amy E Hancock	EVP, General Counsel, Secretary	$651,949	$145,656	$797,605	40
Robert A Micek	EVP & Chief Financial Officer	$586,927	$155,291	$742,218	40
Sean Krispinsky	SVP & Deputy General Counsel	$394,179	$69,641	$463,820	40
Merideth Potter	SVP, Public Affairs	$389,861	$69,641	$459,502	40
Ricardo D Rivas	VP, California	$366,017	$42,179	$408,196	40
Katherine W Loatman	VP, Global Affairs, Icba EXEC DIR	$342,813	$62,661	$405,474	40
Amy Brink	SVP, External Affairs	$348,389	$37,000	$385,389	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Katherine Lugar	President & CEO	$2,609,935	$564,657	$3,174,592	40
Kevin W Keane	EVP, Government & Public Affairs	$975,274	$143,049	$1,118,323	40
Amy E Hancock	EVP, General Counsel	$588,084	$143,757	$731,841	40
Robert A Micek	EVP & Chief Financial Officer	$516,261	$143,757	$660,018	40
Mark N Hammond	Asset Manager	$428,290	$11,604	$439,894	30
Sean Krispinsky	SR. Vice President & Deputy General Counsel	$365,127	$68,457	$433,584	40
Merideth Potter	SR Vice President, Public Affairs	$364,144	$68,457	$432,601	40
Ricardo D Rivas	Vice President, Ca	$327,153	$41,661	$368,814	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Katherine Lugar	President & Chief Executiv	$1,770,366	$57,000	$1,827,366	37
Kevin Keane	EVP, Government & Public A	$863,502	$57,000	$920,502	40
Mark Hammond	EVP And CFO	$660,856	$47,500	$708,356	37
Amy E Hancock	EVP, Secretary & General C	$508,115	$57,000	$565,115	37
Fredericka Mcgee	VP, Ca	$350,943	$46,700	$397,643	40
Karen Biley Chapman	SR VP	$328,448	$47,100	$375,548	40
Sean Krispinsky	SR. VP	$312,950	$57,000	$369,950	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Hammond	EVP And CFO	$1,272,639	$47,000	$1,319,639	40
Katherine Lugar	President & Chief Executiv	$1,014,535	$56,500	$1,071,035	40
Kevin Keane	EVP, Government & Public A	$882,535	$56,500	$939,035	40
Amy E Hancock	EVP, Secretary & General C	$495,786	$56,500	$552,286	40
Fredericka Mcgee	VP, Ca	$347,493	$46,200	$393,693	40
Karen Biley Chapman	SR VP	$312,994	$46,600	$359,594	40
Sean Krispinsky	SR. VP	$298,560	$56,500	$355,060	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Susan K Neely	President & Chief Executive	$3,364,457	$11,191	$3,375,648	40
Mark Hammond	EVP And CFO	$1,028,332	$237,130	$1,265,462	40
Kevin Keane	EVP, Government & Public A	$721,356	$75,081	$796,437	40
Amy E Hancock	EVP, Secretary & General C	$498,848	$75,081	$573,929	40
Katherine Lugar	President & Chief Executive	$531,945	—	$531,945	40
Fredericka Mcgee	VP, Ca	$322,917	$36,038	$358,955	40
Sean Krispinsky	SR. VP	$269,537	$48,848	$318,385	40
Karen Biley Chapman	SR VP	$257,977	$38,485	$296,462	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$6K Total Given

Other/PAC $6,363 (100%)

100 Contributions

$64 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

34 Individual Donors

Keane Kevin 3 contributions • $208 avg

$624

Guthrie C. Ryan 3 contributions • $208 avg

$624

Hiden Barbara 3 contributions • $208 avg

$624

Barbara Hiden 3 contributions • $208 avg

$624

Kevin Keane 3 contributions • $208 avg

$624

Other Individual Contributors $3,243 combined

Potter Merideth

Washington, DC

$312 Total

3 Contributions

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Merideth Potter

Washington, DC

$312 Total

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$0 Total

1 Contribution

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Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Keane Kevin with 3 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Keane Kevin at $208 each

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Top Recipient AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION PO... — $6,363

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.1M Grants Given

2 Organizations

Top Grantees

2 total

US Conference Of Mayors WASHINGTON, DC

$855K

Americans For Food & Beverage Choice WASHINGTON, DC

$268K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

5 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Beverage Association

5 filings

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Beverage Association

Phone

(202) 463-6732

Social

Visit Website

1275 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 1100 Washington, DC 20004

American Beverage Association

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Industry Alignment

Policy Development

Community Investment

Stakeholder Engagement

Programs and Initiatives

Policy Advocacy

Healthy Communities Initiative

Industry Standards

State Association Support

Team & Leadership

Kevin W Keane

Sean Krispinsky

Merideth Potter

Amy Brink

Robb Micek

Allison Starmann

Beth Goldstein

Maia M. Jack

Ed Patru

Franklin Davis

Kate Loatman

Bill McManus

Megan Daum

William Dermody Jr

Barbara Ferreira

Marie Franco

Sandra Grance

Alexandra Keane

Lindsey Kolb

Maura Morton

Dave Scallion

David Thorp

Melanie Ocampos-Barry

Stacey L. Pine

Joshua Whitehead

Elizabeth Yepes

Annie Adair

James Burton

Jessica Beal

Trudi Moore

Mikayla Moreau

Charmaine Riley

Simone Soo Hoo

Marsha Joyner

Carrie Kupferschmidt

Emily Smith

Andrei Valerio

Ja' Franklin

Elizabeth Hood

Will Morgan

Sam Pinner

Maddie Woods

Katherine Lugar

Robert A Micek

Ricardo D Rivas

Katherine W Loatman

Kirk Tyler

Milestones

Association Founded

Tax-Exempt Status

Revenue Adjusted

Leadership Transition

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $3,243 combined

Potter Merideth

Merideth Potter

Allison Esq. Starmann

Debaun Cait

Micek Robert

Robert Micek

Brink Amy

Amy Hancock