Fawn Weaver — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO and Founder of Uncle Nearest, Inc. since 2016.
Co-founded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2017, becoming the first African-American woman to head a major spirits brand and the first American spirit brand with an all-female executive team.
Established the Nearest Green Foundation to honor Nearest Green's legacy with a scholarship program, museum, and memorial park.
Is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
Serves as a Board Member at Endeavor since 2021.
Founded her first company, FEW Entertainment, specializing in PR and special events, before turning 19.

Biography

Fawn Weaver is an American entrepreneur, author, and the CEO and Founder of Uncle Nearest, Inc., a premium whiskey brand. She also holds the position of Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Grant Sidney, Inc.

since 2010. Weaver is recognized as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and is an investor in real estate and lifestyle brands.