THE TEAM
International Leadership
FOUNDER / Manager, Denver Region — Ian Perry
Ian is Founder and President of Thinkers & Drinkers International. He provides strategic direction and oversight to all regions globally. Additionally he will be manages the most active region of Thinkers & Drinkers, Denver, Colorado.
Hometown: Rockland, Maine, USA
Background: Military, Cybersecurity, Business
Regional Leadership
WASHINGTON, DC — Robin E. Becker, Esq.
Robin has been a member of Thinkers and Drinkers since 2015, taking on the role of Organizer of the San Antonio region in 2018. She then moved to the DMV and started the D.C. region of Thinkers and Drinkers in 2024. Robin suffers from a severe case of wanderlust, counting down the days until the next Thinkers and Drinkers International Trip!
Region: Washington, DC
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Background: Lawyer, USAF & USA Veteran
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Michael Conley
Michael considers himself a questionologist, frequently on the prowl for an inquiry that magnifies the moment. He finds humor interesting and frequently forgets to laugh due to his investigative nature. Michael's favorite season is summer but is warming up to the idea of finding more joy in the colder months. One of his Random ponders: How do you distinguish between speaking from your head and speaking from your heart?
Region: Austin, TX
Hometown: Wherever he lands.
Background: All the things.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Scott Hayden
Scott joined Thinkers in 2016 and has been a contributing member ever since. He is a music and movie nerd who wants to give people a space for people to discuss a variety of topics and to meet others looking for the same thing. He took over the San Antonio region in 2018.
Region: San Antonio, TX
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Background: Behavioral Therapist
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“The best part about this group is getting to meet really cool people. You get share and express your ideas and opinions on different topics of life and also welcome in new ideas you may never have thought about before. Plus the drinking part is always fun.”
Co-FOUNDER / Manager, Austin Region — Chris Gerritz
Chris is Co-Founder of Thinkers and provides key strategic oversight of the organization globally. He brings an immense depth of business and leadership knowledge to the team.
Region: Austin
Hometown: Portland, Oregon, USA
Background: Entrepreneur, Military, IT
DENVER, COLORADO — Colt Allen
Colt has been a member of Thinkers & Drinkers since 2016, and became an organizer for San Antonio in 2018 before moving to Denver in 2021. He helps Ian run the Denver region and enjoys hiking, traveling, camping, snowboarding, ballroom dancing, and bringing people together over deeper topics.
Region: Denver, CO
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia, USA
Background: Energy, Data Science, AI, Marketing Analytics
PORTLAND, OREGON — Gordon Christmas
Curious and crafty, new challenges and introspection make him Tick. Gordon enjoys the details and simplicity of making delicious food for friends and family. Gordon joined Thinkers in 2019 and kicked off the Portland region in 2021 with the aim of keeping his region personally relatable.
Region: Portland
Hometown: Olalla, BC, Canada
Background: IT, Software Engineer
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE — Kayla Allsop
Kayla is a Knoxville native, passionate about bringing people together from all walks of life to create meaningful connection. She is a musician, animal lover, German citizen, and loves to explore new places, and would almost always rather be outside.
Region: Knoxville, TN
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Background: Music, Theater