Jennifer Briggs assumed the CEO role from Modern Times founder Jacob McKean, who resigned in May 2021 as the company was embroiled in toxic workplace allegations. Briggs’ tenure wasn’t without its share of difficult decisions, guiding Modern Times through the tumult of financial instability, the closure of five taprooms and an auction process that created more confusion about the San Diego brewery’s ownership quandary. However, Briggs steered Modern Times with sensitivity, honesty and transparency, while maintaining a people-first mindset.
Eventually, Maui Brewing purchased Modern Times in a new platform Craft Ohana. Briggs’ work to guide the brewery into the platform through so much adversity is worth recognizing.
