Mac Gipson, a businessman and state lawmaker who ran Alabama’s state liquor agency for more than a decade under two governors, has died.
“Mr. Gipson was a dedicated public servant whose impact on this agency and the State of Alabama will be felt for years to come,” Curtis Stewart, who succeeded Gipson as administrator of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, said in a statement.
“During his 12 years as the Administrator for the ABC Board he oversaw operations with over 800 employees and 168 stores, and he also served as a member of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) in a variety of capacities.”…