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As part of a reorganization of Portland, Ore.-based G. Heileman Brewing Co., Bruce Vaughan was promoted to president of the company’s new West division. President and Chief Operating Officer Murray Cutbush said the company will be divided into four divisions: East, Midwest, Texas and West. Vaughan, who has been with G. Heileman for six years, will be based in Portland and will oversee two subsidiaries: Rainier Brewing Co., Seattle, and Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co., Portland. A president will be appointed to direct each division, and they will report to Cutbush.