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When:
Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Where:
Chateau on the Lake Resort
415 North State Highway 265
Branson, MO 65616

Take a tour of Chateau on the Lake Resort.
Conference Room Rate*:
Group Rate: $169/night plus taxes and fees for single/double occupancy.
Government Rate: $96/night plus taxes and fees for single/double occupancy.
Must have valid government ID at check-in.
*Rates available 3 days before and after the conference, subject to hotel availability. Resort fee waived (savings of $25/night plus taxes)!
Group Reservation Websites – make your hotel reservation online!
Associate members & Invitees: Group Reservations
Government members: Government Per Diem Reservations
Last day to book group rate is Saturday, September 23, 2023.
1-888-333-5253 (Toll Free Reservations)
Public Transportation:
Airline Travel
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is located approximately 60 miles from Chateau on the Lake Resort and is serviced by major airlines. Please visit the website for more information.
Airport Transportation
Rideshare and car rental are available for travel to and from the airport.

Choose AVIS rental car for 5%-10% discount.
Call 1 (800) 331-1600 or reserve online.
Provide AWD # J760733 for group discount.*
*The AWD discount is effective 7 days prior/after the event.
Driving Directions
Hotel Parking Rates*:
Valet – $25 per day plus taxes
Covered Garage Self-Parking - $15 per day plus taxes
Public Self-Parking – Complimentary
*rates are subject to change
Questions? Contact:
Conference Hosts:
Christin Templeton at
573-522-0022 or christin.templeton@dps.mo.gov
Brandi Steele at
573-751-4092 or brandi.steele@dps.mo.gov
Conference Planner:
Erin Dillard at 202-717-2150 or erin.dillard@conferencedirect.com
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NCSLA 2023 CENTRAL/WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Branson, Missouri
Conference Information
Come join us in Branson, Missouri, the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World.” Branson is home to more than 50 theater venues and has more theater seats than Broadway in New York City. Branson is located on the shore of Lake Taneycomo and is also close to Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake. Whether you’re interested in history, food, music, or outdoor activities, there’s something in Missouri that will suit your interests. Don’t miss out on this chance to see the Live Entertainment Capital of the World – reserve your spot today!
Business Meeting
The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control welcomes you to Branson and is pleased to be this year’s conference host. The 2023 Central/Western Regional conference theme is “Show Me the Way” and the program will cover a number of current topics that regulators and industry encounter.
Featured panel presentations will include Cross Tier Privileges, If I Ruled the (Regulator) World, What the Tech, State Systems Automation, Contract Brewing and Alternating Proprietorships, and Can Compliance and Business Objectives Co-Exist. We know that the conference wouldn’t’ be complete if we didn’t hear about State House Litigation and the 2023 Legislative Recap.
To view the business agenda and list of alcohol beverage experts serving as presenters, just click on the links below.
Agenda at a Glance
Social Activities
Naturally, we will be engaging in the usual and customary activities that are bell weathered traditions of the NCSLA. Join us Sunday night for the conference welcome reception from 6:00-8:00 pm. The hospitality suite is a great opportunity for networking and will be open each night during the conference. Monday evening is a free night to allow guests to explore the area. Shuttles will be running to and from the Branson Landing where a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment activities are located. On Tuesday night attendees will enjoy the President’s Dinner while getting to experience Dolly Parton’s Stampede.
Registration Information
Early conference registration ends Monday, September 25th so don’t delay! The registration fee increases on September 26th.
You have the option of paying by credit card or check. The registration fees are outlined below.
Registration Fees:
- Government Member = $550 ($600 after September 25th)
STATE TRAVEL BAN or FINANCIAL HARDSHIP? Contact Pam Frantz for details about the new NCSLA Conference Subsidy Program.
- Associate Member = $775 ($850 after September 25th)
- Non-member Associate (one time dues waiver) = $975
- Invitee of NCSLA President or Conference Host = $775 ($850 after September 25th)
- NCSLA Past President = Fee Waived (NCSLA Bylaws Article I, Section 2)
- NCSLA Past President Spouse = Fee Waived
- Spouse/Guest (Social Events Only) = $450 ($500 after September 25th)
- Spouse/Guest (Tuesday President’s Banquet Only) = $200 ($250 after September 25th)
- Guest 3 – 20 Years Old (Social Events Only) = $200 ($250 after September 25th)
- Guest 2 Years Old and Under = Fee Waived
If you are paying by check* please make it payable and mail to "National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, 543 Long Hill Road, Gurnee, IL 60031" along with a copy of your registration.
*Please note that payment by check is not available after October 6, 2023.*
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations are subject to a $200.00 deduction per person. Due to contractual commitments there will be NO REFUNDS AFTER OCTOBER 6, 2023. NCSLA Federal Tax ID Number: 52-6043243.
ATTIRE:
Attire for all scheduled business and social functions is business casual. The average high/low temperatures in Branson are 72° / 44° F so be sure to pack for cool, fall weather!
SPECIAL NEEDS: Individuals with disabilities or special dietary requirements who need specific accommodations should email Conference Planner, Erin Dillard at erin.dillard@conferencedirect.com to make arrangements. Requests should be made no later than Friday, October 6, 2023 to allow sufficient time for us to meet your needs.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:
The cost of one (1) 6 ft. skirted table for two (2) consecutive conference days is $500 per table. If you would like to purchase exhibit space please complete the Exhibitor section on the registration form. Exhibitor is responsible for all charges and making arrangements with the hotel. Once exhibitor has registered and paid the fee, Erin Dillard will provide additional exhibitor information.
LOOK WHO'S COMING!
Name |
Organization |
Title |
Bruce Bailey |
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission |
Commissioner |
Debbi Beavers |
Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division - Department of Revenue |
Director |
Kristen Cole |
Missouri Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
Administrative Services |
Lara Cunningham |
South Dakota Department of Revenue |
Senior Revenue Agent |
Mark W. Davis Jr. |
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission |
Fiscal Compliance Analyst |
Ann DeGarmo |
Wisconsin Department of Revenue |
Excise Tax Specialist |
Randy Eichacker |
South Dakota Department of Revenue |
Revenue Supervisor |
Amanda Filipek |
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner |
Supervisor, Wholesale & Oil Taxes |
Chantel Fletchall |
Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control |
Licensing - Brand Registration |
Harry A. Hoch, Jr. |
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission |
Commissioner |
Stephen Horgan |
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner |
Compliance Officer |
Ben Kweskin |
Missouri Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
General Counsel |
Michael Leara |
Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
State Supervisor |
Kim Lowe |
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission |
Commissioner |
William Lukela |
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board |
Agency Director |
Brad McDowell |
Missouri Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
Deputy Chief of Enforcement |
Nicola Reid |
WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board |
Senior Regulations and Compliance Manager |
Hobert Rupe |
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission |
Executive Director |
Audra Shughart |
Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control |
Licensing Manager |
Becky Smith |
WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board |
Director of Licensing & Regulation |
Erik Smoot |
Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission |
Captain |
Brandi Steele |
Missouri Department of Public Safety - Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Control |
Executive Assistant to State Supervisor |
Michelle Stone-Principato |
Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Division |
Director |
Christin Templeton |
Missouri Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
Chief of Enforcement |
Jeremy Wissing |
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board |
Captain |
Ken Yoho |
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission |
Assistant Attorney General |
Alexander Alpert |
Buchman Law Firm, LLP |
Assoc. Attorney |
Carrie Bonnington |
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman |
Partner |
Lynna Card |
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company |
Regulatory & Compliance Specialist |
Dimitrios Christopoulos |
Christopoulos Law Group, LLC |
Principal |
Jonathan Crumly |
Decisions Consulting LLC |
Chief Operating Officer |
Karen Dorton |
Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. |
Associate |
Kevin Dorton |
Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. |
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R.E. Tuck Duncan |
Duncan Law Firm |
Attorney |
Susan Evans |
GrayRobinson, P.A. |
Consultant |
Emily Gant |
Foster Garvey PC |
Principal |
John Harris |
GrayRobinson, P.A. |
Government Consultant |
Katie Hatfield |
E. & J. Gallo Winery |
Manager Corporate Compliance |
Bahaneh Hobel |
Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty |
Partner and Head of Alcohol Beverage Law and Compliance |
Sally Jefferson |
Wine Institute |
Director, Western States |
Anne M. Junia |
Powell Junia P.C. |
Partner |
Ken Kast |
DoorDash, Inc. |
Counsel, Product & Regulatory |
Geralyn Lasher |
Wine Institute |
Director, Great Lakes States |
Marbet Lewis |
Spiritus Law |
Partner |
Robert Lewis |
Spiritus Law |
Partner |
Randy Liebowitz |
Blue Cloud Distribution, Inc. |
Chief Legal Officer |
Steve Matt |
eStrategy Solutions, Inc. |
VP / Chief Operating Officer |
John Matthews |
eStrategy solutions, Inc. |
President/CEO |
Stephanie Meier |
Amazon Services LLC |
Sr. Corporate Counsel, Alcohol |
Laura Miller |
Uber Eats |
Director of Public Policy & Communications |
Drina Miller |
Decisions Consulting LLC |
Director, National Licensing & Permits |
Robert Myers |
Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois |
President |
Sean OLeary |
O'Leary Law and Policy Group, LLC |
President |
Paul E. Pisano |
National Beer Wholesalers Association |
Sr. Vice President Industry Affairs & General Counsel |
Mary Rait |
Barnes Beverage Group |
Director of Compliance |
Stephen Rehagen |
Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. |
Attorney at Law |
Kelly Roberson |
Center for Alcohol Policy |
Executive Director |
Tyler Rudd |
Wine Institute |
Central States Counsel |
Adena Santiago |
Foster Garvey PC |
Of Counsel |
Peggy Schler |
Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. |
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Mike Schler |
Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. |
Consultant |
James Skloda |
Casey's General Stores, Inc. |
Assistant General Counsel |
Teresa Smarr |
Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. |
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Charles Smarr |
Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. |
Attorney |
Adam Smith |
Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States (DISCUS) |
Vice President, Government Relations |
Alan R. Steen |
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits |
VP, Government Affairs |
Wendy Turk |
Fintech |
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs |
Lynn Walding |
Diageo North America |
Executive Director, Control States |
Laura Wentling |
Ready Training Online |
Government Affairs Manager |
Tracy Wilson |
Barnes Beverage Group |
Compliance Specialist |
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