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Lazy Magnolia considers our employees to be our most
important resource. Our people make us who we are, and
they do more than just make the beer—they make Lazy
Magnolia a great company and a source of pride for all of
Mississippi.
important resource. Our people make us who we are, and
they do more than just make the beer—they make Lazy
Magnolia a great company and a source of pride for all of
Mississippi.
Leslie Henderson, Manager and Brew Master, Principal
Owner.
Leslie Marie Hatcher was born in Louisville, Mississippi, and
grew up in the small community of Nania Wayia in Winston
County. She attended school at Neshoba Central through the
10th grade, then transferred to the Mississippi School for Math
and Science where she graduated in 1994. She then attended
Mississippi State University, completing her B.S. Degree in
Chemical Engineering in 1998. During that time she worked
briefly as an intern at DuPont in DeLisle, MS.
Leslie remained at MSU for 2 more years to complete her M.
S. Degree in Chemical Engineering with an emphasis on bio-
remediation of hazardous waste. Upon graduation, she
accepted a position with Mississippi Polymer Technologies
(MPT), located near Pearlington, MS. She worked at MPT as
a Research Engineer and Quality Assurance Manager for 5
years. During this time Leslie became involved in home
brewing and started experimenting with different styles of beer.
In 2003, Leslie completed her formal brewing education with
the American Brewer’s Guild’s course in Intensive Brewing
Science. She followed the course work with a 3-month
internship at Crescent City Brew House in New Orleans.
Shortly after completing this training, she began the process of
building Lazy Magnolia. In June of 2005, Leslie left
Mississippi Polymer Technologies to operate Lazy Magnolia
Brewing Company full time.
Leslie married Mark Henderson in 1997. They live in Kiln,
MS, very close to the brewery.
Owner.
Leslie Marie Hatcher was born in Louisville, Mississippi, and
grew up in the small community of Nania Wayia in Winston
County. She attended school at Neshoba Central through the
10th grade, then transferred to the Mississippi School for Math
and Science where she graduated in 1994. She then attended
Mississippi State University, completing her B.S. Degree in
Chemical Engineering in 1998. During that time she worked
briefly as an intern at DuPont in DeLisle, MS.
Leslie remained at MSU for 2 more years to complete her M.
S. Degree in Chemical Engineering with an emphasis on bio-
remediation of hazardous waste. Upon graduation, she
accepted a position with Mississippi Polymer Technologies
(MPT), located near Pearlington, MS. She worked at MPT as
a Research Engineer and Quality Assurance Manager for 5
years. During this time Leslie became involved in home
brewing and started experimenting with different styles of beer.
In 2003, Leslie completed her formal brewing education with
the American Brewer’s Guild’s course in Intensive Brewing
Science. She followed the course work with a 3-month
internship at Crescent City Brew House in New Orleans.
Shortly after completing this training, she began the process of
building Lazy Magnolia. In June of 2005, Leslie left
Mississippi Polymer Technologies to operate Lazy Magnolia
Brewing Company full time.
Leslie married Mark Henderson in 1997. They live in Kiln,
MS, very close to the brewery.
Mark Henderson: Manager and Lead Art Designer,
Principal Owner
Born in Cleveland, MS, in 1973, Mark graduated from
Mississippi State University in 1995 and 1997 (took him
twice to get it right). His technical training is in electrical
engineering with a specialization in control systems and
automation. Before starting Lazy Magnolia Brewing
Company with Leslie, Mark kept himself occupied with
designing and building gadgets. Since starting Lazy Magnolia,
Mark has been involved heavily in the financial considerations,
capital assessment, investor relations, and new business
development.
Mark is also the artist responsible for the logos, artwork and
POS design.
Principal Owner
Born in Cleveland, MS, in 1973, Mark graduated from
Mississippi State University in 1995 and 1997 (took him
twice to get it right). His technical training is in electrical
engineering with a specialization in control systems and
automation. Before starting Lazy Magnolia Brewing
Company with Leslie, Mark kept himself occupied with
designing and building gadgets. Since starting Lazy Magnolia,
Mark has been involved heavily in the financial considerations,
capital assessment, investor relations, and new business
development.
Mark is also the artist responsible for the logos, artwork and
POS design.
Matt McKiernan, Marketing Manager
Matt McKiernan was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He attended High
School at Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Upon graduation in 1993, Matt attended Marquette University in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. He graduated in 1997 with a B.A. Degree in Sociology and a
Minor in Theological Studies.
Shortly after graduation, Matt made the decision to move to the Mississippi
Gulf Coast, largely based on the advice of good friend and former boss, Jeff
Favre. As Matt’s boss at Brett Favre’s Steakhouse in Milwaukee, Jeff
established a network of connections for Matt to get his feet on the ground in
Mississippi.
Matt began his teaching career in 1999 at Our Lady Academy in Bay St.
Louis. He spent two years teaching 7th, 8th and 9th grade Religion and held
various coaching positions. He then moved across the street to St. Stanislaus
College Preparatory School and spent three years teaching Religion at the
11th and 12th grade level.
Matt McKiernan was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He attended High
School at Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Upon graduation in 1993, Matt attended Marquette University in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. He graduated in 1997 with a B.A. Degree in Sociology and a
Minor in Theological Studies.
Shortly after graduation, Matt made the decision to move to the Mississippi
Gulf Coast, largely based on the advice of good friend and former boss, Jeff
Favre. As Matt’s boss at Brett Favre’s Steakhouse in Milwaukee, Jeff
established a network of connections for Matt to get his feet on the ground in
Mississippi.
Matt began his teaching career in 1999 at Our Lady Academy in Bay St.
Louis. He spent two years teaching 7th, 8th and 9th grade Religion and held
various coaching positions. He then moved across the street to St. Stanislaus
College Preparatory School and spent three years teaching Religion at the
11th and 12th grade level.
Matt joined the Lazy Magnolia team as the first
employee in May of 2005. Matt’s role in
Marketing keeps him on the road throughout the
entire State of Mississippi, where he has had the
pleasure and task of introducing Mississippi’s
beer to new markets and distributors. On the
road, Matt represents Lazy Magnolia at various
festivals, community events and tasting sessions
throughout the year.
Matt resides in Bay St. Louis, MS.
employee in May of 2005. Matt’s role in
Marketing keeps him on the road throughout the
entire State of Mississippi, where he has had the
pleasure and task of introducing Mississippi’s
beer to new markets and distributors. On the
road, Matt represents Lazy Magnolia at various
festivals, community events and tasting sessions
throughout the year.
Matt resides in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Gar Hatcher, Head Brewer
Gar was born and raised in the woods of East Central Mississippi,
attending Neshoba Central through middle school. He graduated
from Starkville High School in 1999. After graduation, Gar
immersed himself in the hospitality industry in Starkville and later in
Jackson where he became an experienced bartender and manager.
Looking for a change of pace, he joined Lazy Magnolia in August,
2005. Hurricane Katrina hit only 4 weeks after he started work
and all of his earthly possessions were flooded away. He stayed
with the Lazy Magnolia team and was instrumental in getting the
brewery back up and running. Gar lives in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Gar was born and raised in the woods of East Central Mississippi,
attending Neshoba Central through middle school. He graduated
from Starkville High School in 1999. After graduation, Gar
immersed himself in the hospitality industry in Starkville and later in
Jackson where he became an experienced bartender and manager.
Looking for a change of pace, he joined Lazy Magnolia in August,
2005. Hurricane Katrina hit only 4 weeks after he started work
and all of his earthly possessions were flooded away. He stayed
with the Lazy Magnolia team and was instrumental in getting the
brewery back up and running. Gar lives in Bay St. Louis, MS.
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