Aaron Heary is a Gage Roads and Good Drinks original. Starting in 2004 as a brewer, Aaron quickly advanced to Head Brewer, before becoming General Manager of Operations in 2009. Five years later, Aaron was appointed to his current role of Chief Operating/Chief Strategy Officer. Professionally brewing since 2000, Aaron has successfully navigated the world of brewing and business. Aaron holds a Diploma in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in London, while also receiving a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University.

Aaron is well respected within the brewing industry and as a qualified beer judge has been invited to adjudicate at the Australian International Beer Awards Melbourne, The Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Show, and the Perth Royal Beer Show. Aaron served as Vice-President of the West Australian Brewers Association between 2015 and 2018.