Shawna Cormier and Colby Cox reappointed to 16-person board
Boulder, Colo. — The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—is pleased to announce the two at-large board members appointed to the 2025 Brewers Association Board of Directors.
- Shawna Cormier, Seattle Beer School (WA) – appointed to a one-year term
- Colby Cox, Pure Madness Brewery Group (WY) – appointed to a two-year term
The board gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 12 for the last of its quarterly meetings of the year. The appointed board members will join the three recently elected board members when the board begins its new term in February.
- Tomme Arthur (taproom class), The Lost Abbey (CA)
- Bill Butcher (packaging class), Port City Brewing, Co. (VA)
- Leah Cheston (brewpub class), Right Proper Brewing Company (DC)
Board of Directors officers and committee chairs will be announced at the board meeting on February 12-13, 2025.
Media contact: Jessie Vandenhouten (on behalf of the Brewers Association)
About the Brewers Association
The Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade organization representing more than 9,300 small and independent American brewers, their beverages, and the community of craft beer enthusiasts. With over 5,600 U.S. brewery members, the BA champions the independent craft brewer seal—a trusted symbol that helps consumers identify beer brewed by small and independent producers.
The BA organizes some of the industry’s most influential events, including the World Beer Cup®, Great American Beer Festival®, Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®, and American Craft Beer Week®. It also publishes The New Brewer® and through Brewers Publications®, remains the country’s leading publisher of brewing literature. Beer lovers can explore the world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com and follow the BA on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 
The Brewers Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status. The BA complies with provisions of Executive Order 13672 and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
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