C. James Koch has served as a member of our board of directors since May 2023. Mr. Koch founded The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), a producer of alcohol beverages, in 1984 and currently serves as its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Koch has been its Chairman since 1995 and resumed the role of its President and Chief Executive Officer in August 2025 after previously serving in that position from 1984 until January 2001. Prior to starting The Boston Beer Company, Inc., he worked as a consultant for an international consulting firm with a focus on manufacturing.

Mr. Koch received a BA degree in Government from Harvard College, an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and a JD degree from Harvard Law School. We believe that Mr. Koch is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his experience founding and building a public craft brewing company, and his skills in strategy, brand development and industry leadership.