H. Michael Laybourn

Overview

H. Michael Laybourn, co-founder of the Company, served as the Company's President from its inception in 1982 through December 1999, and as its Chief Executive Officer from inception through October 1997. Mr. Laybourn was elected a Director in November 1993 when the Company began the process of converting from a limited partnership to a corporation and served as Chairman of the Board from June 1994 through October 1997. Mr. Laybourn is a former Vice President of the California Small Brewers Association and a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brewers Association of America. Mr. Laybourn holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Arizona State University.