About Us
Experts in the Science (and Art)
of Draft Beer
Our primary goal at The Funk Busters is simple: ensure that your customers never experience degradation in flavor, aroma, or presentation of the draft beer you serve. A clean, well-maintained draft beer system not only protects your brand’s reputation but also drives profitability. Draft beer remains one of the most profitable beverage categories — if you take care of your system.
Bethany and Greer met while Bethany was head brewer at Pacific Brewing & Malting, Co. and Greer was head brewer at Odd Otter Brewing down the street. Together, they combined forces to establish their draft system maintenance company, The Funk Busters LLC, in 2020. After many years of being on the brew deck, Bethany and Greer decided to focus full-time on their draft system business.
Greer Hubbard (he/him)
Owner
Greer was born in Washington and grew up in San Diego and spent many years building out interiors of yachts before realizing his passion for brewing. He has an extensive background in homebrewing and professional brewing alike, and his beer has won many medals throughout the years. He spends his free time gardening and growing spicy rare peppers, which he makes into hot sauce.
Bethany Carlsen (she/her)
Owner
Bethany graduated from Western Washington University and began her decade-long career in the professional brewing industry. Her beer has won multiple medals at the Washington Beer Awards and North American Beer Awards. Bethany is an active National level BJCP judge since 2015, and has attended multiple Craft Brewers Conferences and three years of YCH Hop and Brew School. She has also completed the White Labs Yeast Essentials 2.0 class. In her free time, she enjoys rollerblading on the waterfront, line dancing, and co-hosting Grit and Grain, a beer podcast.
Catch up with Bethany Carlsen on the Grit & Grain Podcast. Listen today!
Jim Shoemake (he/him)
Draft Technician
Originally from Oakland, California, Jim Shoemake moved to Tacoma a decade ago and has since become a skilled brewer with experience at North 47, Wingman, and Gig Harbor Brewing. A five-time Washington State Beer Award medalist—including two golds—Jim brings passion and precision to every batch he brews. When he’s not crafting award-winning beer, you’ll find him snowboarding, hiking, or camping in the Pacific Northwest.
Stacey O’Connor (she/her)
Draft Technician
Stacey has been working with craft beer for a decade in the Olympia area. Currently she is a draft line technician for The Funkbusters and takes care of Thurston and northern Lewis County. Stacey also works with South Puget Sound Community College as an adjunct professor with their Craft Brewing and Distilling Program teaching classes about craft beer and the industry. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, her goats, reading, and watching copious amounts of anime. If you’re ever looking to geek out about niche craft beer information or the history of beer in the world Stacey is your girl!