Chip Forsythe
Chip grew up in Dallas & studied winemaking at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. After college, he founded two wineries (Sexual Chocolate and Sunday Funday) and a cannabis company (Rebel Coast). He moved back to Texas at the beginning of Covid and opened Highbrow Lowbrow in March of 2022. He has a few side projects, but the most ridiculous one is focused on shipwreck exploration and cargo recovery.
What is
Highbrow Lowbrow?
The blue house was originally built on 1st street and moved to 3rd in 1948. In the 90's it was abandoned and the local riff raff converted it into their own little personal crack house. When we bought it in October, it was covered in graffiti inside & out. Four months later it was reborn as an East Side staple.
James Quigley
This New Yorker manages the entire property & while he lifts weights good, he writes even good-er. However, until he sends me his bio (which I’m 69% sure will be written by Chat GPT), this will have to do.
Jack Blake
"Meet Jack Blake, a sales professional who knows how to make connections and throw a great party. He's a man of many talents, from closing deals to sailing the seas as a captain for sailboats and yachts. He's passionate about Austin's thriving tech and culture scene and is always on the lookout for new opportunities to improve his own business and help others. But what really sets Jack apart is his sense of adventure. He's been known to ride turtle shells back to civilization, after being stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean. With a story like that, it's no wonder they call him Captain Jack. He is always open to share a good laugh and a drink, so if you ever want to know more about his island adventure, or just want to talk business, don't hesitate to reach out to him."
Gabby Rodz
Meet Gabby, our new community
manager at Highbrow Lowbrow. She's a Texas native from Austin! Loves to live life on the edge and craves adrenaline... no wonder she works with us now. She loves human connection &and meeting new people and is always up to try new things. Her role is to bring our community together, provide value, and give back to our members!
Apparently she has nine lives. Make
sure you ask her about that..
Guterez Ortiz
Gutierrez (GT) was the very first employee of Highbrow! His hard work and attention to detail turned the outside from an abandoned jungle into the fantastic beer garden it is. He also turned the inside from an abandoned building into one of the coolest places to hang out in Austin. If you host an event here, you'll see him in action, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Alexandra Arteaga
A tech sales professional who has successfully transitioned into the world of event production, Alexandra has always had a passion for curating experiences and connecting with new people. She brings a unique perspective to the Austin creative scene and is always looking for innovative ways to bring together the worlds of music, art, and technology. Her prior experience includes festival logistics and organizing secret concerts around Austin. She currently produces MOCO Music & Arts Festival and is an Event Coordinator at Highbrow. If you have an event in mind that you want to bring to life in the space, she’s got you covered!
In her spare time, you can usually find Alexandra attending live concerts, taking a dip at Barton Springs, or riding her moped around the East Side.
Neako Sparks
Meet our Clubhouse Manager, Neako Sparks! The true embodiment of the saying "Work hard, play harder!" Born and raised in Austin, Tx, this soulful adventurer has not only lead personal development retreats and sales teams but also shaken up cocktails as a skilled bartender for 7 years! With an infectious love for music and community, Neako knows how to get people together and spark a vibe!
Sarah Howard
Sarah Is one of the few Unicorns that grew up in Austin! She’s a shuffler, empowerment coach and loves spending time in nature with her dog. You can catch her here at Highbrow behind the bar!
Want to join the team?
If we are curerntly looking for another awesome person the job descrition will be here. When you read this we will most likley be looking for someone to help with bussines development for event sales. Shoot us a email (not a resume, they are boring) telling us why you would be great to work with.