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Christopher R. Andrus is the co-owner of The Mitten Brewing Company and founder of 501(c)(3) Mitten Foundation, Inc. Besides growing his brewery from small startup to a $4MM+ company with four locations and more than 100 employees, Chris has presided over more than $400,000 in charitable gifts since 2012. ACCOLADES: • 2021 “Distinguished Philanthropist” – Association of Fundraising Professionals • 2019 “Twenty to Watch” – Michigan Delegation of the Congressional Black Caucus, Washington D.C. • 2019 “40 Under 40 Business Leader” – Grand Rapids Business Journal • 2019 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” – Michigan Celebrates Small Business • 2018 “Beacon of Light Award” – Michigan Harvest Gathering • 2018 “Great Equalizer Award” – Arts in Motion • 2018 “Man of the Year” – West Michigan Leukemia and Lymphoma Society • 2018 “Excellence In Business Award” – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce • 2017 “Community Partner Award” – Autism Support of Kent County • 2017 “40 Under 40 Business Leader” – Grand Rapids Business Journal • 2015 “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce • 2015 “Presidentʼs Award” – Association of Fundraising Professionals • 2014 “Newsmaker of the Year” Finalist – Grand Rapids Business Journal ADDITIONAL: Chris is a keynote speaker who has guest instructed on entrepreneurship and philanthropy at colleges throughout Michigan. He is also the author of “Dough Nation: How Pizza (And Small Businesses) Can Change The World.” Chris has appeared on The Travel Channel and Food Network, and The Mitten Brewing Company has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, MSN, U.S. News and World Report, and many others. Chris lives in Rockford, MI with his wife Shannon and sons August and Jude.