Jim Koch Back in the Saddle at Boston Beer

Dear Client:  The Boston Beer Company announced today that founder Jim Koch is stepping back into the CEO role, as current CEO Michael Spillane is stepping down "to focus on important personal matters," per company. Michael will remain on the board, on which he has served since 2014. Jim was previously CEO from the founding in 1984 until January 2001, and has remained chairman since 1984. “Michael has been with Boston Beer for nearly 10 years, first as a board