Tara Heath serves as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), where she leads the company's global legal strategy, ensuring robust compliance, risk management, and corporate governance amid the dynamic craft beer and hard seltzer markets. Joining the company in April 2021 as General Counsel, she was swiftly promoted to her current role, bringing over two decades of expertise in complex litigation, regulatory affairs, and consumer products law. Heath's tenure has been pivotal in navigating high-stakes challenges, including supply chain disruptions, trademark protections for iconic brands like Samuel Adams and Truly, and strategic acquisitions that bolstered Boston Beer's portfolio. Prior to Boston Beer, Heath spent three years as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at General Mills, Inc., where she oversaw litigation, antitrust matters, and global regulatory compliance for a portfolio of beloved food brands. Her earlier career as a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP from 2006 to 2018 honed her skills in high-profile securities litigation, internal investigations, and commercial disputes, representing Fortune 500 clients in federal and state courts. A graduate of Carleton College (BA) and the University of Minnesota Law School (JD), Heath has been recognized for her leadership, including being named a "Minnesota Lawyer of the Year" and featured in Chambers USA for Litigation. Under Heath's guidance, Boston Beer's legal function has strengthened its position as an industry innovator, supporting sustainable growth through proactive M&A, ESG initiatives, and advocacy on alcohol beverage regulations. Her strategic counsel has enabled the company to thrive in a competitive landscape, earning accolades for corporate responsibility and legal excellence.