Ken Grossman
Ken Grossman | |
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| Born | November 11, 1954 Southern California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company |
Ken Grossman (born November 11, 1954) is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.
Early life
Born on November 11, 1954, in southern California, Grossman comes from a Jewish background. He pursued his education at Butte College and later attended California State University, Chico.
Career
Grossman established Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California, in 1978 alongside Paul Camusi. In 1998, he acquired full ownership by purchasing Camusi's share of the business.
Personal life
Residing in Chico, California, Grossman and his wife Katie (née Gonser) have three children. Their son Brian and daughter Sierra are expected to take over leadership of the company when he retires. Brian moved to North Carolina to oversee operations at the Sierra Nevada Brewery located in Mills River, North Carolina, which began brewing in 2014. Katie abstains from alcohol consumption.