(Kansas City, MO) – Andrews Distributing announced on Monday that Boulevard Brewing Co. VP/Chief Sales and Marketing, Bob Sullivan, will be joining the company as its new VP of Specialty and Craft. Below is a statement provided to BeerPulse from Boulevard founder, John McDonald, on Sullivan’s departure.

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“Bob has played a key role in the growth and success of Boulevard Brewing Company. His passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence will be difficult to replace, and truly missed. We thank Bob for his many years of exemplary service and wish him the very best, though we intend to hold him to his promise to double Boulevard depletions in Dallas. Bob will remain with us through the end of the month, transitioning his responsibilities to Steve Mills, who will serve as interim Director of Sales.”

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Also of note, subtly tucked into the news release…Boulevard hit 173,793 barrels produced in 2012, up 10% from 157,277 in 2011 (per Brewers Association).