Ken Grossman
| Ken Grossman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1954 Southern California, US |
| Residence | Chico, California, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Alma mater | Butte College |
| Occupation | Founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company |
| Net worth | $1.0 billion (March 2015)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Katie Gonser |
| Children | 3 |
Ken Grossman (born 11 November 1954) is an American billionaire businessman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.
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Early life
Ken Grossman was born to a Jewish family[2][3] in southern California on 11 November 1954.[4][5] He studied at Butte College.[6]
Career
In 1978, Grossman founded Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California with Paul Camusi.[1] In 1998, he bought out Camusi.[7]
Personal life
Grossman and his wife Katie (nee Gonser)[8] have three children and live in Chico, California. His son Brian and daughter Sierra will run the company when he retires.[7] His son Brian moved to North Carolina to manage the new Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, NC which began production in 2014.[9] His wife Katie is teetotal.[7]
References
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- ↑ Jewish Daily Forward: "Jews and Beer" by Leah Koenig August 3, 2010
- ↑ Jewish Telegraph Agency: "Forbes’ billionaires list features new and old Jewish faces" By Gabe Friedman March 2, 2015
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- ↑ California State Chico: "Grossman Family Contributes $5,000 to SAGE for Environmental Stewardship Prizes" by Joe Wills December 11, 2007
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