Jones Soda hires Eric Bittner as COO; Eric Chastain resigns

JONES SODA CO.

Eric Chastain resigned as COO, President of Jones Beverage Division, and Corporate Secretary effective March 12, 2024.
Eric Bittner appointed COO with base salary $250k, annual bonus up to 35%, and options for 1M shares vesting over 3 years.
Mary Money named Director of New Product Development and Commercialization; 30+ years R&D at PepsiCo, ConAgra, Newman's Own.
Company highlights recent expansion into alcoholic beverages, food service, and Mary Jones cannabis brand growth.

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Departed

Eric Chastain

Chief Operating Officer

JSDA · JONES SODA CO.

Effective: 2024-03-12
Successor: Eric Bittner
Filed: March 18, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Chastain resigned as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, President of the Jones Beverage Division and Corporate Secretary, effective March 12, 2024.

Appointed

Eric Bittner

Chief Operating Officer

JSDA · JONES SODA CO.

Effective: 2024-03-12
Filed: March 18, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Bittner, age 44, has been hired as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective March 12, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Eric Chastain resigned as Chief Operating Officer at JONES SODA CO..

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Operating Officer

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Mr. Chastain resigned as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, President of the Jones Beverage Division and Corporate Secretary, effective March 12, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Eric Bittner was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at JONES SODA CO..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Operating Officer

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Mr. Bittner, age 44, has been hired as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective March 12, 2024.

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