John Crider Named New CFO of Alamo Beer

From Alamo Beer:

San Antonio, TX, October 30, 2013/mbb/ – Alamo Beer Company has announced the addition of John H. Crider as Chief Financial Officer for their new San Antonio micro-brewery opening the Fall of 2014. He becomes the fourth member of the executive team and joins founder and CEO, Eugene Simor and COO, Jim Walter, formerly of Pabst Brewing Company, and brewmaster, James Hudec, formerly with Gordon Biersh Brewing.

“We’re pleased to have John as our CFO going forward,” stated Eugene Simor, founder and CEO of Alamo Brewing Company. “He brings more than 30 years of accounting experience, and his knowledge of the business makes him the ideal candidate to manage our financial organization and execute the next phase for Alamo Beer Company, ” concluded Simor.

Crider has been working with Simor for the past two years on the Alamo brewery project.  In his new official capacity, he will be responsible for all financial systems, as well as, long-term financial planning for Alamo Beer Company. Recently, Crider was integral in securing a $5 million dollar loan from the Small Business Administration hours before the government shutdown, keeping the project on time. Crider, who hails from England, looks forward to being part of the Texas Craft Beer industry. “We English take pride in having a historic beer brewing tradition. To be a part of this project, building new traditions, is absolutely exciting,” concluded John Crider.

ALAMO Golden Ale has been available since 2003. Currently brewed in Blanco, Texas, the local craft beer has expanded distribution into other markets in the state of Texas. ALAMO Beer Company will begin construction of a multi-million dollar brewery in December. The new brewery will be located half a mile from the historic Alamo and will boast a full production line, beer hall and beer garden. Tours will be available to the general public.
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