The United States Bartenders Guild Rhode Island (USBG RI) chapter announced its 2015 leadership team for the new year: Chris Almeida, Chapter President; Michael Lester, Vice President; Elizabeth Sawtelle, Secretary; and Patrick Cull, Treasurer. The USBG RI chapter hosts an array of beverage industry events and educational sessions with beverage suppliers, as well as participating in regional, national and international industry events to further the profession and the craft of bartending. Rhode Island bar and industry professionals interested in joining the local chapter can visit usbg.org to learn more.