BA Announces New Board Members
Familiar Industry veterans to fill seats
The Brewers Association announced today its 2011 board of directors.
Following the member election, held last fall, the following new board members were elected: Stephen Hindy of Brooklyn Brewery, John Mallett of Bell’s Brewery, Inc., Eric Wallace of Left Hand Brewing Company and Steve Bradt of Freestate Brewing Company.
The BA board officers remain the same with Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery returning as Vice Chair, Mark Edelson of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant returning as Secretary/Treasurer and Nick Matt of F.X. Matt Brewing Co. returning as Chair. Matt was elected by the board to serve an at-large term. Additionally Kim Jordan of New Belgium Brewing Company will serve on the Executive Commitee as a Past Board Chair.
“I am pleased to return as board chair to work with leaders from across the craft brewing industry, along with the staff of the Brewers Association,” said Nick Matt. “It is an honor to play a leadership role in helping the BA represent the interests of small brewers and the community of brewing enthusiasts.”
The Board provides strategic direction for the Brewers Association. With 37 full-time employees and additional independent contract staff, the Brewers Association serves 1,634 Brewery Members, 223 Wholesalers, 348 Allied Trade Members and 25,000+ American Homebrewers Association Members.
Following is a complete list of the Brewers Association board of directors and committee chairs.
Steve Bradt
Head Brewer
Freestate Brewing Company
Sam Calagione –Vice Chair
CEO/President
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Dick Cantwell
Owner
Elysian Brewing Company
Mark Edelson –Secretary/Treasurer
Owner
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Gary Fish
CEO/President
Deschutes Brewery
Chris P. Frey – AHA Representative
Chris Graham –AHA Representative
Beer, Beer & More Beer
Ken Grossman
CEO/President
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Stephen Hindy
Chairman/President
Brooklyn Brewery
Kim Jordan
CEO & Founder
New Belgium Brewing Company
John Mallett
Beer Production Manager
Bell’s Brewery, Inc.
Nick Matt – Chair
CEO
Matt Brewing Company
John Pinkerton
Brewmaster/Partner
Moon River Brewing Company
Rob Tod
Owner
Allagash Brewing Company
Eric Wallace
President
Left Hand Brewing Company
Committee Chairs
* AHA Governing: Chris P. Frey
* Communications: Dick Cantwell
* Events: Steve Bradt
* Executive: Nick Matt
* Finance: Mark Edelson
* Governance: Gary Fish
* Government Affairs: Sam Calagione
* Market Development Committee: Rob Tod
* Pipeline Committee: Dick Cantwell
* Public Relations & Marketing: Kim Jordan
o (sub) Export Development Program: Brett Joyce
* Technical: Ken Grossman
