Lisette Schandein

Lisette Schandein, (1848–1905) aka Lisette Best Schandein, Lizette Best, Elizabeth Best, Elizabeth Best Schandein, and Lizette Best Schandein was the first vice-president of Pabst Brewing Company. She held the position from 1888 through 1894. History Lisette was a daughter of Major General Phillip Best who owned a brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her father became closely acquainted with Captain Frederick Pabst due to his frequent travels on the Lake Michigan ship Captain Frederick Pabst captained. Her father introduced Pabst to her older sister, Maria Best. In 1862, the two were married. In 1864, Frederick Pabst bought half of the operation of her father's brewery and became vice-president. In 1866, Lisette married Emil Schandein, and her father sold the remaining half of the business to her husband, making Frederick Pabst president, and her husband vice-president.