Values
Our Purpose:
Enjoy the Moment!
Our Core Values
1. Be a Pro:
Reliable and dependable | Take action and see it through | Lead by example | Think before you react
2. Be Direct, Honest & Respectful:
Be objective, not personal | Listen first | Value other people’s time
3. Foster Creativity:
Give your intuition a chance | Try something new | Share ideas and communicate openly | Embrace change
4. Be a Good Neighbor:
Give back and create positive change | Help others | Turn caring into doing | Be empathetic, reliable, and accessible
5. Work Safe, Work Smart:
See something, say something | No shortcuts | No one is above safety
6. Make it Better:
Be curious | Constant improvement big and small | Accept and give feedback; we can all get better
7. Have Fun:
Celebrate the wins | Take what you do seriously, but not yourself | Make friends
1. Be a Pro
Reliable and dependable • Take action and see it through • Lead by example • Think before you react
Brigitta Faragasso
Brigitta embodies professionalism and consistently raises the bar in every aspect of her work, continuously elevating our collective efforts. Her unwavering commitments to excellence, reliability, and dependability perfectly encapsulate our first Core Value.
2. Be Direct, Honest & Respectful
Be objective, not personal • Listen first • Value other people’s time
Richie Rallo
As our most tenured employee, Richie has been a cornerstone in shaping not just our culture, but in cultivating our Core Values. His influence extends far beyond his tenure, setting an exemplary standard for all. His hallmark lies in consistently offering insightful, constructive, and timely feedback with respect and tact.
3. Foster Creativity
Give your intuition a chance • Try something new • Share ideas and communicate openly • Embrace change
Brad Young
Brad’s talent extends far beyond crafting innovative and delectable recipes - though, we might admit our bias on that front. His knack for sparking creativity and fostering seamless collaboration is unmatched. His exceptional ability to inspire creativity and bring teams together stands as a testament to his unparalleled skill in nurturing collaboration and creativity.
4. Be a Good Neighbor
Give back and create positive change • Help others • Turn caring into doing • Be empathetic, reliable, and accessible
Tasting Room Team
The Tasting Room team consistently goes above and beyond to be Good Neighbors whether it’s with one another internally or with external folks. Our Tasting Room team excels at creating programming in the name of supporting our community whether it’s in the form of a monthly Pint Night to raise money for local organizations or organizing our yearly food drive to support the local food banks, this crew knows how to show up and show out.
5. Work Safe, Work Smart
See something, say something • No shortcuts • No one is above safety
Rob Page & Rich Piorkowski
As the backbone of our maintenance operations, Rich and Rob form an unstoppable duo, tirelessly managing the lion’s share of our preventative maintenance and repairs across multiple buildings and facilities. Whether they’re fine-tuning complex machinery, upgrading equipment, or simply ensuring proper lighting, their dedication ensures that our teams can function in safe environments without worry.
6. Make it Better
Be curious • Constant improvement big and small • Accept and give feedback; we can all get better
Mary Braccili
Mary helped facilitate a next level sampling with our New Hire Orientation group! She created a new and improved tasting sheet with some of our core and seasonal beers and told a great story for each beer included. Her contributions to Orientation and passion for beer exemplify our core value 'Make It Better.'
7. Have Fun
Celebrate the wins • Take what you do seriously, but not yourself • Make friends
The Brew Crew
Every Friday, the Brew Crew congregates in the Tasting Room for one of our most cherished traditions, a special Brew Crew Hoppy Hour! From animated conversations about the latest brews to friendly competitions or impromptu games, you can always catch members of the Brew Crew having fun together. This time together is not just a gathering – its a vibrant celebration of the week’s accomplishments.
The Golden Hop Awards
Each quarter, we recognize key employees who have exemplified our core values. These employees have been nominated by their peers and receive our Golden Hop Award!
Check out our winners of this quarter!
Chris Baruffi: A Team-First Leader
Chris was nominated by his peers for his incredible versatility, strong work ethic, and willingness to step up wherever he's needed. From brewing and packaging to helping build out the Pack Shack, Chris has embraced every challenge with a positive attitude and a commitment to getting the job done. A quiet leader who earns the respect of his teammates, Chris leads by example, shares his knowledge, and is always looking to understand and improve the way we work.
His curiosity, dependability, and selfless approach make him an invaluable part of our Production Team and a true example of our core values — Be a Pro, Be a Good Neighbor, and Make It Better. We're proud to recognize Chris for the dedication and teamwork he brings to Cape May Brewing Company every day.
David Serrano: A Rising Star in Packaging
David was nominated by his peers for his exceptional growth, technical expertise, and positive impact on the Packaging Team. In a relatively short time, David has mastered the Lambrechts kegging system, becoming a trusted resource and mentor to newer team members. Known for his calm, professional approach and ability to tackle unexpected challenges, David consistently goes above and beyond to keep production running efficiently and support his teammates.
His dedication to learning, willingness to share his knowledge, and commitment to excellence embody our core values — Be a Pro, Be a Good Neighbor, and Make It Better. We're proud to recognize David and celebrate the energy, leadership, and professionalism he brings to Cape May Brewing Company.