A new chairman is named by the U.S. Brewer’s Association

US trade group the Brewers’ Association (BA) has named its board of directors for 2010, putting Nick Matt, CEO of Matt Brewing Co, at the helm.

Matt will take over as chairman of the association, while Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Sam Calagione becomes vice chairman.

“I am delighted,” said Matt, adding that he relishes the prospect of the post and helping independent US brewers gain market share.

“It’s an honour to play a leadership role in helping this organisation continue to make progress in representing the interests of small brewers and the community of brewing enthusiasts.”

The board’s aim is to provide strategic direction for the association, which boasts a full-time workforce of 31 and represents 1,395 craft brewers, 170 wholesalers, 297 allied trade members and more than 20,000 home brewers.

Matt replaces Richard Doyle from the Harpoon Brewery as chairman of the trade body.

The full 2010 board is as follows:

Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Dick Cantwell, Elysian Brewing Co
Richard Doyle, Harpoon Brewery
Mark Edelson, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Gary Fish, Deschutes Brewery
Chris P. Frey, AHA Representative
Chris Graham, AHA Representative, MoreFlavor
Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
Kim Jordan New Belgium Brewing Co
Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co.
Jim Koch, The Boston Beer Co
Nick Matt, Matt Brewing Co
John Pinkerton, Moon River Brewing Co
Chuck Skypeck, Boscos Brewing Co
Rob Tod, Allagash Brewing Company

By Rob Brown

Based on the following sources:
http://www.brewersguardian.com/