THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION

The Brewers Association has appointed BART WATSON president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the not-for-profit trade association. As the current vice president of strategy and membership and the former chief economist of the Brewers Association, Bart is a well-known and respected voice in the industry. Watson succeeds BOB PEASE, who retired on January 3. In his new position leading the Brewers Association, Watson will address legislative and regulatory issues impacting independent craft breweries and producers, champion their voice in the media and across industries, oversee the development of events and resources to benefit member businesses and support the board’s ongoing development as a strategic governing body.