The Brewers Association (the BA, but not this BA) is the trade group for craft brewers. The not-for-profit just announced its 2017 Board of Directors, and it’s a who’s who of the indie brewing industry. What do these Directors do? Well, the Board guides the strategic direction and governs the activities of the professional division of the BA, as well as the American Homebrewers Association, Brewers Publications and BA events including the Great American Beer Festival, Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America and SAVOR. Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing Co., leads the board as chair, serving his second term.
“In the face of many exciting opportunities and challenges, this is a dynamic time to be a small and independent brewer,” said Tod. “It is an honor to serve and speak for this growing community of innovators who push the envelope when it comes to brewing. I look forward to working alongside many of my admired craft brewing colleagues to continue making this a great industry, both for those who work in it and the beer lovers who get to enjoy it.”
The 2017 BA Board of Directors is made up of the following members (*indicates new to board in 2017):
Executive Committee
Chair — Rob Tod, Allagash Brewing Co, Portland, ME
Vice Chair — Eric Wallace, Left Hand Brewing Co, Longmont, CO
Secretary/Treasurer — Larry Chase, Standing Stone Brewing Co, Ashland, OR
Past Chair — Steve Hindy, Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, NY
Brewers Association President & CEO — Bob Pease
American Homebrewers Association Representative Board Members
Chris P. Frey, Saline, MI
*Roxanne Westendorf, Cincinnati, OH
At-Large Board Members
*Jim Koch, Boston Beer CO, Boston, MA
*Tom McCormick, California Craft Brewers Association, Sacramento, CA
Scott Metzger, Freetail Brewing Co, San Antonio, TX
Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, CA
Brewpub Representative Board Members
*Sean Casey, Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh, PA
Larry Chase, Standing Stone Brewing Co, Ashland, OR
Tom Dargen, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants/CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries, Broomfield, CO
Cyrena Nouzille, Ladyface Ale Companie, Agoura Hills, CA
Tony Simmons, Pagosa Brewing Company & Grill, Pagosa Springs, CO
Packaging Brewery Representative Board Members
Leslie Henderson, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co, Kiln, MS
Steve Hindy, Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, NY
Dan Kleban, Maine Beer Co, Freeport, ME
John Mallett, Bell’s Brewery, Inc., Galesburg, MI
Garrett Marrero, Maui Brewing Co, Kihei, HI
Wynne Odell, Odell Brewing Co, Fort Collins, CO
Rob Tod, Allagash Brewing Co, Portland, ME
Eric Wallace, Left Hand Brewing Co, Longmont, CO
Committee Chairs
AHA Governing — Roxanne Westendorf
Brewpub — Cyrena Nouzille
Events — Scott Metzger
Executive — Rob Tod
Finance — Larry Chase
Governance — Wynne Odell
Government Affairs — Eric Wallace
Market Development Committee — Garrett Marrero
Public Relations & Marketing — Steve Hindy
Technical — John Mallett
“There are more than 5,200 small and independent craft brewers in the country and the Brewers Association board goes to bat for each and every one of them, ensuring they can continue to do what they do best — make high quality, full-flavored, world class beer,” said Bob Pease, president & CEO, Brewers Association. “Whether new to the board or a seasoned participant, thanks to those who passionately serve on behalf of all our members, sharing their time, experience and knowledge.”
