Veteran, father, husband, entrepreneur turned community leader
By: Macie Morgan
Bradley Robison, 33, dropped out of college at 18 years-old before joining the Marine Corps. In 2014, Robison exited the Marine Corps to start a dream and return to college.
Robison returned to college as a non-traditional student at Pitt Community College in North Carolina before later transferring to The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Robison was a student mentor to those first entering college. He helped incoming freshmen and other veterans on campus.
“He is a selfless leader who raises up those around him and is always honest with others,” said Justin Mayo, a friend of Robison. Robison’s leadership also extended to his own business ventures.
While at Pitt Community College, Robison helped open Uptown Brewing Company, and joined their production team.
After moving back to Huntsville, Robison joined the Rocket Republic Brewing team before becoming the head brewer at Below the Radar. Robison then attended Siebel Brewing Academy to become a brewmaster, and went out on his own in the brewing industry.
In 2017, Robison decided to pursue his dream of opening a brewery, and decided to start Fractal Brewing Project. He found investors and worked to get his plan and pitch right. “Fractal Brewing Project in Huntsville started breaking ground in 2018,” said Robison.
In 2021, Robison was invited to teach two brewing courses at Calhoun Community College (CCC). At CCC, he led students with his own coursework, instructing students to be leaders in the brewery industry.
Unfortunately, in August 2023, Robison had to close the brewery because of the COVID-19 aftermath. “I experienced developing a business and brand, trying to grow and navigate logistical issues and pricing of raw materials, and attempting to pivot a large business model post-COVID to be successful.”
Currently, Robison works at Yulista Integrated Solutions. He also serves on a board that raises money for backpacks and supplies for local schools and for remote Alaskan Native villages. He is also working at Jasper Yeast Labs in Washington, D.C., and is a part-time account executive for Rocket 95.1, The Beat 98.1, and Star 99.1. “I’ve learned that we are capable of more than we realize, just by performing leaps of faith, not underestimating ourselves,” Robison said about his successes.
Robison dedicates his free time to supporting local nonprofit veteran organizations. “Bradley is an outstanding example of a community leader. Since I have known him, he has been a part of or led several projects that have made a positive impact within the veteran community,” said Carlo Esclamando, a friend of Robison’s.
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