Lester Jones serves as the Chief Economist and Vice President of Analytics for the National Beer Wholesalers Association, a national trade organization that represents the regulatory and economic interests of licensed beer distributors.

He has more than 20 years of experience in industry research, survey methodology and applied business economics. He most recently served as Chief Economist at the Beer Institute, where he developed and executed significant research initiatives that helped shape America’s beer industry.

He also has become a respected public speaker, offering in-depth technical, analytical, and quantitative expertise.