Bill Coors Retires from Board

Adolph Coors Company just minutes ago announced the retirement of William K. Coors from the Adolph Coors Company and Coors Brewing Company boards. Bill Coors is a 64-year veteran of the company and grandson of the brewery's founder, Adolph Coors. He had been Chairman since 1973. His new role with the company will include serving as "chief technical advisor," according to a release by the board. Considered a brewing legend, Mr. Coors is credited with helping develop Coors' cold-filtered brewing