Organization Structure: Positions and Duties

Issued By: Beer Drinkers of America Headquarters
Updated: Mar 9 2026

Below is a structured breakdown of each leadership position in Beer Drinkers of America (BDOA).

Each role includes an overview of the position and duties. Positions and duties may evolve over time.

A visual representation of the positions can be seen at the bottom of the page. The current structure looks like the following:

Founder
  |
  ----- President
          |
          ----- Vice President
          |
          ----- Chapter Elected Official
          |
          ----- Member Elected Official
          |
          ----- Secretary
          |
          ----- Treasurer
          |
          ----- Operations Director
          |
          ----- Communications Director
          |
          ----- Marketing Director
          |
          ----- Events Director
          |
          ----- Regional Directors
                  |
                  ----- Chapter Presidents
                          |
                          ----- Chapter Vice Presidents
                          |
                          ----- Chapter Treasurers
                                  |
                                  ----- Members

Duties and responsibilities for each position can be seen below.

Founder

The Founder serves as the visionary architect of BDOA, responsible for protecting the mission, culture, and long-term direction of the organization. The Founder safeguards brand integrity, oversees national growth strategy, and ensures that leadership remains aligned with BDOA’s core values and standards.

The Founder’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Defines long-term national vision and strategic direction
Protects brand standards, culture, and organizational identity
Approves major structural or constitutional changes
Acts as national ambassador and public face of the organization

President

The President leads the organization’s execution strategy and oversees all officers and departments. The President translates the Founder’s vision into action and ensures performance across the organization.

The President’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Oversees all national leadership roles
Sets annual national goals and performance benchmarks
Runs executive meetings and national briefings
Ensures departments operate efficiently and collaboratively
Approves national campaigns, competitions, and initiatives

Vice President

The Vice President supports the President and ensures operational alignment across departments. The Vice President focuses on internal leadership management and continuity, stepping in when the President is unavailable.

The Vice President’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Assists President with organization oversight
Supervises national department heads
Tracks performance metrics and reporting
Steps in for President when necessary

Chapter Elected Official

The Elected Official represents the interests of Chapter leadership at the national level. The Official ensures that regional and Chapter-level feedback is communicated upward and that national decisions consider Chapter realities.

The Chapter Elected Official’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Represents Chapter Presidents in national discussions
Communicates Chapter concerns and proposals
Votes on national matters
Ensures fair policy implementation across the organization
Acts as liaison between national and Chapter leadership

Member Elected Official

The Member Elected Official represents the general membership body. The Official ensures that the voices of the general membership are considered in national decisions.

The Member Elected Official’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Advocates for general Members’ interests
Gathers feedback from general Members
Votes on major national initiatives
Ensures transparency between leadership and Members
Helps shape Member-focused programs and competitions

Secretary

The Secretary maintains organizational records, documentation, and communication archives. The role ensures structural organization and legal clarity.

The Secretary’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Records meeting minutes and executive decisions
Maintains national documentation and archives
Oversees official communications documentation
Tracks policy updates and amendments
Ensures compliance with bylaws and procedures

Treasurer

The Treasurer oversees financial stewardship of BDOA at the national level. This role ensures fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.

The Treasurer’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Manages national bank accounts and budgets
Oversees dues allocation and financial reporting
Prepares quarterly and annual financial summaries
Approves major expenditures

Operations Director

The Operations Director ensures systems, logistics, and infrastructure run smoothly across the organization. The role focuses on execution and operational efficiency.

The Operations Director’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Oversees national systems and processes
Develops operational handbooks for Chapters
Coordinates logistics for national competitions
Ensures membership database accuracy

Communications Director

The Communications Director manages official messaging, internal updates, and public-facing announcements to maintain consistent brand voice.

The Communications Director’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Oversees internal communication channels
Drafts national announcements and updates
Coordinates messaging across regions
Manages press releases and official statements
Ensures consistent tone and brand voice

Marketing Director

The Marketing Director drives growth, visibility, and brand awareness nationwide. This role focuses on recruitment and public presence.

The Marketing Director’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Develops national marketing campaigns
Oversees social media growth strategy
Creates promotional materials for Chapters
Tracks engagement and growth metrics
Supports Chapter-level recruitment initiatives

Events Director

The Events Director designs and oversees national competitions, challenges, and flagship events.

The Events Director’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Develops national competitions and challenges
Sets official event rules and guidelines
Coordinates Inter-Chapter competitions
Ensures fair scoring systems
Oversees national event calendar

Regional Director (West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast)

Regional Directors oversee all chapters within their geographic territory. They act as the bridge between national leadership and Chapter presidents. A full breakdown of responsibilities and duties can be seen on the Regional Leadership Structure Page.

The Regional Director’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Supervises Chapter presidents within region
Ensures Chapter compliance with national standards
Provides performance reports to national leadership
Supports new Chapter launches
Resolves regional disputes
Organizes regional competitions

Chapter President

The Chapter President leads their local Chapter and is responsible for recruitment, culture, and performance. The role directly shapes member experience.

The Chapter President’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Leads local meetings and events
Recruits and retains Members
Coordinates participation in national competitions
Reports Chapter activity to Regional Director
Enforces national standards locally
Oversees Chapter officers

Chapter Vice President

The Chapter Vice President supports the Chapter President and oversees internal Chapter organization.

The Chapter Vice President’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Assists Chapter President
Coordinates event logistics
Oversees Chapter participation tracking
Steps in when President is unavailable
Helps manage Member engagement

Chapter Treasurer

The Chapter Treasurer manages local Chapter finances and ensures transparency.

The Chapter Treasurer’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Collects local dues
Manages Chapter event budgets
Reports financials to national Treasurer
Tracks Chapter expenditures
Ensures responsible financial practices

Members

Members form the foundation of Beer Drinkers of America. They participate in competitions, attend events, and represent the brand in their communities.

The Member’s role includes the following but is not limited to:

Participate in national and regional challenges
Attend local Chapter events
Represent BDOA values publicly
Contribute dues and engagement
Promote Chapter growth through referrals

Appendix:

1. Organization structure: Visual representation of BDOA’s leadership roles.