COMMUNITY
300 Families Fed During Government Shutdown
When families in San Antonio were affected by government shutdown impacts on SNAP benefits, Backyard on Broadway organized a complete meal distribution event. 300 families received comprehensive meal packages at no cost.
What Each Family Received:
Large handcrafted pizza (made on-site from scratch)
Family-sized salad
Cookies
Gallon of Red Fassionola lemonade
Bottled water
Additional canned goods
Distribution Event: Organized 5:30pm-8pm window for families to pick up complete meal packages. Required SNAP card and matching photo ID to ensure support reached those most affected.
“When families in our community are struggling to put food on the table, we can’t just stand by. We call ourselves a family-friendly restaurant, and that has to mean something. If we can’t support families in times of need, then those are just empty words.”
Campari Day of Service
An annual national initiative hosted by the USBG National Charity Foundation and Campari America, bringing together over 1,000 bartenders and hospitality professionals across 50+ U.S. cities every September to give back to their local communities.
Since 2018, Campari Day of Service has mobilized the bar industry to contribute thousands of volunteer hours to local nonprofits—from beach cleanups and food pantry restocking to cooking meals for shelters and building community gardens. The mission: increase hospitality industry participation in volunteer service activities where we live and work.
San Antonio Leadership:
Leading San Antonio's effort since 2021. In 2024, Ohio organized 45 volunteers—making San Antonio the 2nd largest participating group nationally. Four consecutive years of building something bigger than ourselves, proving that service extends beyond the bar to the communities we serve.
Organizations Benefited:
Animal Defense League
City of San Antonio Animal Care Services
Why This Matters: Bars and restaurants are part of the fabric of every community. Our sense of service extends beyond pouring drinks to actively improving the places we call home. Mobilizing the hospitality community to give back collectively demonstrates how invested bartenders and restaurant professionals are in making their communities better places to live.
Ronald McDonald House
Annual fundraising and cooking through the Men Who Cook Challenge. Two consecutive years supporting families of hospitalized children with meals and fundraising during critical times when families need it most.
City of San Antonio Free Produce Initiative
Food distribution assistance for low- and no-income households. Direct community benefit addressing food insecurity.
Program Impact:
Partnership with River City Produce Co., Inc. and Bexar County
500 families served with $20-$30 worth of free fresh produce per household
Fresh fruits and vegetables including plums, peaches, nectarines, squash, cucumber, onion, and local citrus
Addressing food insecurity in San Antonio's underserved communities
Supporting programs that make fresh, healthy food accessible regardless of income—because access to quality food shouldn't be a luxury.
Industry Leadership
Board Leadership Positions:
Board of Directors, Alamo Area Hospitality Association (AAHA)
Marketing Committee Member, Visit San Antonio
Culinary Committee Member, Visit San Antonio
Raising Standards Through Action:
Board leadership focused on fair labor practices and workplace culture reform
Advocating for sustainable business models that prevent employee burnout
Promoting operational frameworks that prove quality and profitability aren't competing values
Television appearances advocating for industry standards and ethical practices
Policy Through Practice:
Rather than lobbying for regulation, demonstrating what's possible. Backyard's 52% retention rate isn't just a metric—it's proof that treating employees fairly, building systems with integrity, and investing in culture creates better businesses.
Education as Advocacy:
Free consulting for DIBS wholesale clients (sharing operational knowledge)
Speaking at Chilled Magazine's 1st National Conference on restaurant management
Spirit education that democratizes expertise
Ongoing mentorship of hospitality owners, operators, and managers
The most effective advocacy is showing others it can be done—then teaching them how.
AS SEEN IN
Press coverage recognizing the work, the mission, and the impact.
SA Current (2025)
"Cooking Up Conversation: Celebrating with Ohio Crawford of Backyard on Broadway and DIBS Mixers"
News4SA (2025)
"Backyard on Broadway to Give 300 Meal Packages to SNAP Cardholders"
Fox San Antonio (2025)
"Backyard on Broadway Delights with Vibrant Atmosphere and Family-Friendly Fun"
Voyage San Antonio (2024)
"Exploring Life & Business with Ohio Crawford of DIBS Mixers"
SALive (2022)
Behind the scenes with Ohio Crawford
MySA (2021)
"New Family-Friendly Restaurant Opens on Broadway"
High-quality cocktail mixers at accessible prices. Founded on the belief that quality shouldn't mean gatekeeping.
Spirits are meant to be enjoyed and shared, not collecting dust on a shelf. DIBS makes that possible—whether you're a professional bartender or building your home bar.
National distribution (plus Canada, Mexico, Amazon)
Named "Dead Inside But Still Drinking"—irreverent authenticity meets problem-solving
100% alcohol-free (works in morning coffee, mocktails, and evening cocktails)
GoTexan certified, Disabled Veteran-owned Business
Free consulting to wholesale clients—product sales become systems education opportunities
Made by bartenders, for bartenders. Quality that works behind every bar.
DIBS MIXERS
SPIRITS MEANT TO BE SHARED
SPIRIT EDUCATION AND SPEAKING
Certifications:
Diploma, Single Malt Whisky (Edinburgh Whisky Academy, 2022)
American Single Malt Whiskey (Edinburgh Whisky Academy, 2025)
Gin (Edinburgh Whisky Academy, 2023)
Irish Whiskey (Edinburgh Whisky Academy, 2023)
Canadian Whisky (Lush Life Productions, 2022)
Tequila (CRT - Consejo Regulador del Tequila, 2022)
Executive Bourbon Steward
San Antonio Tourism Champion
Speaking Engagements & Industry Events:
Chilled Magazine 1st National Conference (2022) - Panelist: "Restaurant Ownership, Management, and the Three Tier System"
Camp Runamok (Fall 2022, 10th Anniversary 2022)
Tiki by the Sea (2023)
Bar Convent Brooklyn (2023, 2024)
Wild Turkey Behind the Barrel (2023)
