Kaylan Rexer
Co-Founder 11C and Company
Expertise in Marketing
Kaylan Rexer, at just 35 years old, is one of the youngest female executives in the male-dominated spirits industry; as Chief Marketing Officer at Ilegal Mezcal, Kaylan led numerous campaigns that helped raise the brand to new heights.
Kaylan helped launch Ilegal as a lifestyle brand, cultivating a reputation for experiential marketing initiatives and partnerships across music and culture. Thanks to Kaylan’s leadership, cultivating authentic shared experiences and advancing creative campaigns have been distinctive traits of the brand since its inception.
Among Kaylan's recent accomplishments are innovation launches, charitable and community-building initiatives, pivoting to more sustainable solutions amidst the global pandemic, and co-founding 11C and Company, which specializes in crafting exceptional spirits, low and no-ABV beverages. In 2023 Beverage Information Group named Kaylan as one of the 40 Under 40, Ragan and PR Daily honored Kaylan as a Top Woman in Marketing.
Michelle Ivey
Co-Founder 11C and Company
Expertise in Operations & Financing
Michelle's early career started with 15 years in hospitality management, from 24-hour dive bars to boutique hotels, followed by 10 years of owning her own firm specializing in hospitality investment management and compliance.
In 2013, feeling a bit tired, she decided to take a year off and travel Central and South America. Her first stop was Antigua, Guatemala, where she promptly found the bar ´Café No Sé and the liquid, Ilegal Mezcal. It was love at first sip. Her year off lasted ten days when she met the founder of Ilegal, John Rexer (and coincidentally, owner of her now favorite bar).
Ilegal Mezcal was growing quickly and in need. She joined Ilegal right away as the Director of Operations and stayed in Antigua for three years before moving back to NYC to continue growing the brand and the company. She has been on board with Ilegal for over 10 years now, is a co-founder of the lifestyle marketing group 11C and Co.…and is still waiting to take that year off.
Nick Anderson
Co-Founder 11C and Company
Specializes in Commercial Strategy & Sales
Nick Anderson specializes in commercial and sales strategy. He is one of the partners at 11C and Co. Nick joined Ilegal Mezcal in 2022 and is responsible for all commercial performance in the U.S. and international Markets. Nick has worked in the U.S. alcohol industry for over 20 years and has held a wide range of executive leadership roles. Prior to joining Ilegal Mezcal, Nick was CEO- of Copalli Spirits, a craft rum company in Belize. Prior to this, Nick was Vice President of Open States and National Accounts for Bacardi USA,, leading the organization’s largest business unit. He was a member of Bacardi’s Commercial Leadership Team, and his responsibilities included leading a cross-functional national team aligned with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in 27 states. Mr. Anderson began his career with Molson Coors Beverage Company, holding various executive leadership positions over a 16-year tenure.
Nick is a Board Member for AVO2 LLC, a non-alcoholic beverage venture, and a Board Advisor for Fisher59 Inc., a North Texas beverage distributor.