Brand Crafters
of Small Batch Greatness

Based in northeast Indiana, we are centrally located in the Midwest for distribution throughout the country.

We launch brands from start to finish. At Catalyst Distilling, we are the go-to partner offering pilot program low minimum runs and a variety of services for startup brands and new product lines. Our marketing strategists develop brands and lay the foundation for success. Whether just starting out or expanding your business, Catalyst Distilling has you covered. Check out our full listing of services.

Meet the distilling & bottling team.

Ted Kucinsky

Ted Kucinsky

President

Ted is the founding principal and president at Catalyst and has more than 30 years of experience in the agency world. He’s an award winning creative in his own right, has successfully launched a variety of beverage brands, and grown the bottling and distilling segment of the company from startup to seasoned distillery. Ted founded Catalyst and continues to oversee its operation.

Jim Martin

Jim Martin

Plant Manager

Jim is Catalyst Distilling and Bottling’s plant manager with years of experience in food and beverage manufacturing facilities. His attention to detail and leadership in processes is key for keeping production moving efficiently and with the utmost quality assurance.

Jamie Mann

Jamie Mann

Operations Manager

Jamie is Catalyst Distilling and Bottling’s operations manager. She’s worked in several areas at Catalyst, like research, regulations, formula development, and distribution, so she’s well rounded to ensure projects run smoothly and our clients are happy.

Nate Parsons

Nate Parsons

Head Meadologist & Bottling Manager

Nate is the head meadologist and bottling manager for Catalyst Distilling and Bottling. He’s equal parts mixologist and quality control. Nate started off by creating the line of products for Mad Horn Meadery and now oversees all the bottling processes in the distillery.

Leah Spurlock

Leah Spurlock

Project Coordinator

Leah is our project coordinator at Catalyst. She is the go-to gal for firing up the formulas in MS excel, managing a tasting event, and anything in between. She keeps a radar on all-things-Catalyst to ensure everything is covered.

Meet the creative team.

Jeff Anderson

Jeff Anderson

Creative Director

Jeff is Catalyst’s creative director. He comes up with the concepts and designs for our clients and wins some awards along the way, including a Silver Regional Sixth District Addy, a Gold Sixth District Addy, and even a National Gold Addy.  Jeff designs everything from brands to websites and anything in between.

Robin Kucinsky

Robin Kucinsky

Accounting Director

Robin is Catalyst’s accounting director. She keeps everything in balance and on time. She knows all of our clients and vendors forward and backwards and is lightning fast when you need accounting information, proving to be an awesome value to Catalyst and our clients.

Mollie Shutt

Mollie Shutt

Account Executive

Mollie is an Account Executive at Catalyst. She assists clients with any strategic or creative request and works with our team to make projects come to life. She is driven, detail oriented, and has years of creative experience and customer service, making her perfect for the role.

Sam Minick

Sam Minick

Art Director

Sam is an art director at Catalyst. He takes the Picasso in his head, blends it with the developed strategy, and creates a phenomenal design. Sam has a background in everything from storyboards to illustration and infographics to art production. He brings three decades of well-rounded experience to the table for our clients.

Jude Oseto

Jude Oseto

Digital Designer

Jude is the digital designer at Catalyst. The title really doesn’t do him justice. He’s the guy who not only understands all that web code, but can amaze our clients with his graphic design skills too. Jude also worked in production, which makes him efficient when designing because he understands the end product in mind.

Lindsay Goodin

Lindsay Goodin

Production Manager

Lindsay is our production manager at Catalyst. She’s the one who has to take all our crazy ideas and make them happen on time and on budget. Lindsay is extremely organized and has an attention to detail that keeps things running smoothly.

Kim McDonald

Kim McDonald

Special Projects

Kim has been with Catalyst from the beginning, which has provided her the opportunity to utilize her Commercial and Fine Arts degree to the fullest and then some. From design consultation and production to an occasional stint as food stylist, to assisting in the distillery, and she also coordinates Catalyst special projects and events just to mention a few of her many hats! She’s always there to help Catalyst be its best.

Harley Parsons

Harley Parsons

Special Projects

Harley is the owner of Blush Beauty Boutique but also is always on call for help at Catalyst when we need another set of hands and eyes. She is super creative and jumps in on brainstorming projects and knows the ins and outs of the production line at the distillery. With her experience on the account services team for Catalyst you can always count on Harley to help get the job done.

WE DEVELOP BRANDS, A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS.

A Full Spectrum of Services Will Bring your Startup Brand to Life

Whether you need all the services or just one, we are here to get your product moving.
  • Bottling for glass and plastic
  • Spirit sizes from 50ml to 1.75l
  • Formulation sourcing
  • Private label options
  • Low minimum runs
  • Shipping fulfillment
  • Compliance navigation for formula approval and COLA
  • Brand development and marketing strategy through Catalyst Marketing Design
To learn more about marketing and design services available visit Catalyst Marketing Design.

OUR CLIENTS

“Catalyst Distilling and Catalyst Marketing were a perfect combination to help us get Cabana Bay off the ground. They have the industry experience, service, and guidance we needed to launch our RTD beverage and get it out to distributors and retailers.”

“Catalyst Marketing Design and Catalyst Distilling created our brand and took care of all of our production needs. The teams combined for a seamless experience and a brand that’s gaining momentum with consumers!”

“Catalyst Distilling and Catalyst Marketing were a perfect combination to help us get Cabana Bay off the ground. They have the industry experience, service, and guidance we needed to launch our RTD beverage and get it out to distributors and retailers.”

“Catalyst Marketing Design and Catalyst Distilling created our brand and took care of all of our production needs. The teams combined for a seamless experience and a brand that’s gaining momentum with consumers!”