Jones Soda Co. (the “Company” or “Jones Soda”) (OTC:JSDA)(TSX Venture Exchange:JSD), announced today that it has appointed Mr. Al Rossow to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Rossow has had extensive experience in the operational side of several consumer brand beverage companies. Most recently, Mr. Rossow was the CFO of Kendall Jackson Wine Estates where he was responsible for finance, planning and information technology for America’s leading high-end wine company. Prior to Kendall Jackson, Mr. Rossow served for 10 years as Executive VP, CFO and Director of The Boston Beer Company, Inc, a NYSE listed company and brand holder of Samuel Adams Boston Lager. Mr. Rossow was responsible for finance, investor relations and international sales for Sam Adams. Mr. Rossow joined The Boston Beer Company when it was $20 million in annual sales and helped the founder of the Company grow from that level to over $200 Million in revenue. Prior to this, Mr. Rossow was President of The Hingham Group, a consulting company that focused on assisting client companies improve profitability and identify new market opportunities. Earlier he was Group Vice President and CEO of A&W Beverages and prior to that Vice President Marketing Programs for Pepsi-Cola and a Vice President Sales for Pepsi Cola Bottling Group.
Peter van Stolk, President & C.E.O., stated, “We are very excited to have Mr. Rossow join our Board of Directors. Mr. Rossow has had invaluable beverage brand experience both on the operational side and sales & marketing ends of the business. His practical experience in building a beverage companies from the $20 Million to over $200 million truly will be an asset to our board. We are proud that our company has attracted such a qualified individual as Mr. Rossow as an independent director.”
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Jones Soda Co., manufactures its Jones Soda, Jones Naturals, Jones Energy and Whoopass brands and sells it through its distribution network in select markets across North America. A leader in the premium soda category, Jones is known for its innovative labeling technique that incorporates always-changing photos sent in from its consumers. Jones Soda is sold through traditional beverage retailers and everywhere you’d never expect to find a soda.
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CONTACT: Jones Soda Co.
Jennifer Cue, 206-624-3357
jencue@jonessoda.com