Christopher Attaway
About Christopher Attaway
Christopher Attaway is an Associate PR&D Engineer at Brown-Forman in Louisville, KY, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and has experience in filtration technology, material testing, and accelerated spirits maturation.
Work at Brown-Forman
Christopher Attaway has been serving as an Associate PR&D Engineer at Brown-Forman since 2017. In this role, he is based in Louisville, KY, where he focuses on enabling new liquid production through laboratory testing and stability analysis. His responsibilities include managing external research relations and contributing to product and specification development. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Production Engineering Intern at Brown-Forman for three months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Attaway earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His education provided a foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role. He graduated from the Y-Lead leadership development program in 2018, enhancing his leadership skills. His expertise includes filtration technology, material testing, and continuous research into accelerated spirits maturation and prototype development.
Background
Before joining Brown-Forman, Christopher Attaway worked as a Research Aide in the Nuclear Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory for three months in 2014. He also gained experience as a Bakery Clerk at Jewel-Osco from 2011 to 2012. His diverse background in engineering and customer service contributes to his well-rounded skill set.
Achievements
Christopher Attaway has been involved in significant projects during his tenure at Brown-Forman, particularly in enabling new liquid production and conducting stability analysis. His participation in the Y-Lead leadership development program reflects his commitment to professional growth and leadership within the industry.