Our Officers, Directors & Staff

MBDA is managed by an Executive Staff and Board of Directors. Directors are elected for a one‑year term by a majority vote of the Policy Committee, comprised of Association members. Officers are elected for a one‑year term by a majority vote of the board of directors. Officers and directors are not paid employees, but generously give of their time to attend meetings and represent their county members.

MBDA Staff

Executive Director
Carson Baker
The DT Firm
600 N Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-265-9004

Executive Administrator
Lisa Pistella
MBDA
PO Box 6
Camp Hill, PA 17001
Phone: 215-732-6258

Counsel
Charles Caputo
Caputo Law Office
204 Fifth Avenue; 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-690-0300

Recent News:

MBDA Elects Officers and Directors

The Association is managed by a Board of Directors who approve all statewide activity including legislation. MBDA thanks our officers and directors for their commitment. They are not paid employees, but give generously of their time to benefit all industry...

MBDA Elects Officers

MBDA Elects Officers At the June 15, 2022 meeting, MBDA directors unanimously elected a full slate of officers to serve for our current fiscal year, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.  They are:  President: Frank Pistella, Pistella Beer Dist.,...

Buying Co-Ops for Beer Distributors

Buying Cooperatives by Distributors – In a recent advisory opinion, the PLCB, Office of Chief Counsel confirmed that beer distributors may form “buying cooperatives” with other beer distributors in order to receive the benefit of “special pricing” being offered by...

PLCB Rescinds Permission to Sell CBD Products

At its March 23, 2022 public meeting, the PLCB rescinded its decision to allow licensees to sell consumable CBD products. Previously, at its June 23, 2021 session, the Board had granted permission for retail licensees to sell CBD products; similarly, at its December...

SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs and Services Zoom Link

The U.S. Small Business Administration will present information on pandemic assistance available for small businesses and an overview of its programs and services.  Steve Dixel, Eastern PA District Director, and Jim Verbeck, Lender Relations Specialist, will conduct...

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Malt Beverage Distributors Association of Pennsylvania
PO Box 6, Camp Hill, PA 17011 | 215-732-6258