john metzgerJohn Metzger, who established tech shop Metzger Associates in Boulder Colo. in the 1990s with a strong focus on B2B, has stepped down as CEO of the firm.

Metzger sold his ownership stake to 11-year business partner Doyle Albee, who takes full control of the firm, which is now known as Metzger Albee PR.

Metzger, who guided the firm through booms and busts in the tech sphere, said he will turn his attention to mentoring and entrepreneurship in the industry where he's spent his last 25 years building his firm. He said he leaves the firm in capable hands with Albee.

"I’m proud to have been on the team and directly involved in making history with hundreds of great clients, through every paradigm shift of the digital age," said Metzger.

Metzger has been involved with Innovation Center of the Rockies, an entrepreneurial support group, for years, as well as the Colorado Cleantech Industry Assn. and the start-up accelerator Techstars.