Staff

Dr Yueshu Li, PhD
Director of Malting  & Brewing Operations

Yueshu joined the CMBTC in 2000 and is the centre’s Director of Malting and Brewing  Operations. He has over 25 years of experience in the malting industry in Canada, the United  States and China as Research Scientist, R&D Project Manager, Director of Technical Services  and General Manager. Yueshu holds a Ph.D. in plant physiology and ecology from the University  of Saskatchewan. He oversees the daily operations of the CMBTC’s malt plant and brewery  working to optimize the performance of new varieties and new crop Canadian malting barley,  providing technical support to members and customers, participating in market development  initiatives, overseeing Malt Academy programs and leading all research initiatives.

During his career Yueshu has been involved in applied research projects, new product development, setting up QC and R&D labs and malthouse operations as well as marketing.  Yueshu is a member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists, a member of Master  Brewers Association of the Americas and a member of American Society of Cereal Chemists.  He currently serves on the Prairie Grain Recommendation Committee and the Technical  Committee of the Western Grain Research Foundation.  Yueshu can be reached at yli@cmbtc.com or 204 984 0561.

Andrew Nguyen
Malting & Brewing Technical Specialist

In his role as Malting & Brewing Technical Specialist, Andrew oversees the operations of the  CMBTC pilot brewery which includes optimizing malting and brewing performance, product  development, data analysis, report development, and assisting with research initiatives. Andrew  also leads the CMBTC’s sensory panel group including set up, training and administration.  Andrew received his Bachelor of Science degree (BSc.) from the University of Manitoba in  microbiology with a minor in chemistry. He worked as a co-op student at the CMBTC before  starting full time in the Spring of 2012 as a Malting & Brewing Technologist. Since starting at the  CMBTC, Andrew has received his General Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing &  Distilling and is and is currently pursuing studies to obtain a Diploma in Brewing. Andrew can be reached at anguyen@cmbtc.com or 204 983 5642.

Aaron Onio
Malting & Brewing Technical Specialist

In his role as Malting & Brewing Technical Specialist, Aaron is responsible for daily operations  of the CMBTC malt plant conducting barley and malt analysis, quality evaluation, micro  and pilot malting, process optimization, assisting with research initiatives and overall plant  maintenance. Aaron received his Bachelor of Science degree (BSc.) from the University of  Manitoba in microbiology. Aaron worked as a co-op student at the CMBTC before starting full  time in the Spring of 2014 as a Malting & Brewing Technician. In 2014, he received his General  Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling.  Aaron can be reached at aonio@cmbtc.com or 204 984 8373.

Bryce Lodge
Malting & Brewing Technician

In his role as Malting & Brewing Technician, Bryce is responsible for daily operations of the  CMBTC brewery conducting pilot brewing, filtration and packaging, optimizing malting and  brewing performance, product development, beer analysis, and all equipment maintenance.  Bryce received his Bachelor of Science degree (BSc.) from the University of Manitoba in  microbiology. He initially worked as a co-op student for the CMBTC before starting full time  in the fall of 2014.  Bryce can be reached at blodge@cmbtc.com or 204 984 8341.

Sherwin Santiano
Malting & Brewing Technician

As Malting Technician, Sherwin is responsible for operating the CMBTC’s pilot and micro-malting systems, executing barley quality evaluation, assisting with research initiatives and running the laboratory equipment.  With a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biochemistry from the University of  Manitoba, Sherwin worked at the CMBTC as s co-op student in 2014 before starting full time in the fall of 2016.  Sherwin can be reached at ssantiano@cmbtc.com or 204 984 8373.

Rose Marie Bemrose
Office Administrator

Rose Marie started with the CMBTC in 2000 tasked with setting up the office administration  and accounting systems. Today she is responsible for overall office administration which  includes accounting, human resources, payroll, secretary functions at Board meetings and  other day-to-day operational activities to ensure the CMBTC runs smoothly. Rose Marie  previously worked in the Administration and Accounting field for over 30 years with Chartered  Accountants, developing administration and accounting skills.  See contact information for Rose below.

Peter Watts
Managing Director

Peter started with the CMBTC in the summer of 2014. As Managing Director, he oversees the  daily operations of the CMBTC including program management, strategic planning, financial  oversight and budgeting, member relations, research initiatives as well as communications  and marketing. With 18 years of experience in the international agriculture sector, Peter  brings skills in agribusiness, marketing, research and strategic planning. Peter graduated with  a Masters of Arts degree in International Relations at Laval University. See contact information for Peter below.