Who we are
Bob and Tammy Fowler are the owners of Fowler Farms and Sugar Pappy Shine, locally owned businesses built on small-town values, hard work, and traditional craftsmanship.
At Fowler Farms, they offer fresh produce, plants, and homemade canned goods, continuing a long-standing commitment to quality and self-sufficiency. In 2024, they expanded that same hands-on approach into distilling with the launch of Sugar Pappy Shine, producing small-batch moonshine made with honest ingredients and time-honored methods.
Deeply rooted in the local community, Bob and Tammy are involved in every step of what they do, taking pride in building businesses that are personal, practical, and authentic. With a pizza shop coming soon, the Fowlers continue to grow while staying true to the values that started it all—doing things the right way and taking care of their community
The Main Men
Bob
Born and raised in West Liberty, West Virginia, Bob has dedicated his life to serving the community he calls home. His journey began at just 16 years old when he joined the West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department alongside his father, Kenny. Today, he proudly serves as Fire Chief while also holding a seat on West Liberty’s town council.
Bob’s career in public safety included serving as Brooke County’s EMS & EMA Director, where he worked tirelessly to protect and prepare the community he loves. Even in retirement, Bob’s drive hasn’t slowed down. He now runs his farm, produces moonshine, and is working to open a local pizza shop—continuing to bring people together in new ways.
After a lifetime of hard work and dedication, Bob has more than earned the right to step back… though these days, that mostly means he’s taken on the important role of supervising—and, as some might say, expertly bossing everyone around.
At the heart of everything Bob does is his deep belief in family and community. Nothing is more important to Bob than family, and he cherishes every moment spent with them—especially the time spent spoiling his grandchildren. As he often says, “You’re only a stranger here once—then you’re family.”
The Professional Supervisor
The Jack of all Trades, Master of None
Rocky
Rocky is the kind of guy every team secretly relies on—even if his job title doesn’t fully capture what he actually does. After many years working alongside Bob, he’s become the “figure-it-out” expert. Whether it’s something he’s done a hundred times or something completely new, Rocky approaches every challenge with the same confidence: give him a little time, a couple of YouTube videos, and he’ll come back a semi-pro.
But where Rocky truly shines is at the moonshine stills. He spends countless hours perfecting every batch, carefully crafting the flavor you taste in every single sip. It’s not just a process to him—it’s a craft. From fine-tuning the smallest details to making sure each run comes out just right, Rocky puts his signature touch on every drop.
Rocky is the reason the quality never slips—and why every sip tastes just the way you love it.
The Fix-it Fetcher
Shane
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