Nicholas Valade
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Retired) with over 20 years of service and a practicing attorney in Pierce County, Washington. Director of Education & Training for C.R.A.F.T., building mentorship pipelines and professional training programs for veterans.
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Nicholas Valade brings over twenty years of U.S. Army leadership and legal expertise to his role as Director of Education & Training at C.R.A.F.T. A Command Sergeant Major and practicing Attorney in Pierce County, Washington, Nicholas leads C.R.A.F.T.'s efforts to build mentorship pipelines, professional training programs, and educational partnerships for veterans and first responders across the brewing and distilling community. His background in law, leadership, and organizational development ensures that every initiative he leads strengthens C.R.A.F.T.'s mission to preserve tradition, empower service, and cultivate the next generation of American makers.
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Business Founded
C.R.A.F.T. Founded — Founding Board Assembled
Nicholas Valade
Dec 8, 2025
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