Scotty Hunter

Beyond the Can: Exploring Emerging Formats in Hemp Beverages, July 11 @ 10:40  - 11:25 am

Scotty is the co-founder of Urban Artifact based in Cincinnati, OH, and has worked in the food and beverage industry for over a decade. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

At Urban Artifact, Scotty leads the company’s financial strategy, manages taproom operations, and oversees distribution, which has expanded to more than 16 states in just eight years. In early 2024, he also co-founded Coastalo, a hemp beverage brand, and helped launch Urban Artifact’s co-packing division, Niche Beverage. Across these ventures, Scotty focuses primarily on sales and finance operations, playing a key role in scaling each brand’s presence and performance.