Elev8 Brands, Inc. Adds 30-Year Beverage Industry Veteran Tom
Shuman
ROCKLEDGE, FL -- April 26, 2017 -- InvestorsHub NewsWire
-- Elev8 Brands, Inc. (OTC Pink: VATE) Elev8 Brands, Inc. a
holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and
CBD-based products including hemp coffee, tea, and E-juices which
target the health and wellness markets, announces Tom Shuman will
join Elev8 Brands, Inc. as a senior consultant.
Tom Shuman is an ex-professional athlete that has parlayed his
competitive nature into a tremendously successful Senior Level
Sales & Marketing Executive with experience and expertise in
Building Corporate Value. Whether challenged to accelerate growth
within a mature business market, orchestrate an aggressive
turnaround, or launch a new brand or product, Tom and his Sales
& Marketing teams have consistently delivered strong operating
and financial results.
Throughout his 30+ years in the beverage industry, with the
likes of companies such as Coca-Cola, Rocky Mountain High Brands,
DS Waters of America and the Dr Pepper / Snapple Group just to name
a few, Tom has consistently produced outstanding results by
building strong relationships and working closely with national
accounts, distributors, co-packers, wholesalers, bottlers (3-Tier
distribution systems - soft drink, new age, bottled water, enhanced
functional, and alcoholic beverages) and brokers.
Chief Executive Ryan Medico stated, We couldnt be happier that
Mr. Shuman has joined our team. He will be a tremendous asset to
Elev8 Brands and will play a major role in the upcoming months.
Tom possesses a great deal of experience leading a sales &
marketing team of more than $80 million in sales annually (selling
both branded and private label products), and he
has enjoyed tremendous success working with retailers such as
Wal-Mart, Target, Sams Club, Whole Foods, Kroger, Publix, Safeway,
Home Depot, various C-store chains, etc.
During his career, Tom has been involved in a couple of
entrepreneurial beverage ventures whereby he has gained a wealth of
additional experience and knowledge in the Natural / Healthy
Lifestyle side of the retail trade, and distributor network,
working with the likes of Whole Foods, United Natural Foods, Tree
of Life, KEHE, Republic National Distribution Company and Natures
Best.
Tom was "classically trained" with Fortune 500 consumer package
goods companies, and has entrepreneurial experience as well. Tom
has been intimately involved in the development of a calcium water
product, vitamin & antioxidant enhanced waters, protein shakes,
liquid meal replacements, a drink specially designed for diabetes
management, hemp infused beverages and even a low calorie alcoholic
beverage. Currently, Tom is a partner in a CBD (cannabinoid)
processing company that has developed a water-soluble CBD
concentrate that infuses beautifully into any beverage.
These achievements are indicative of the quality and caliber of
Toms entire professional career; identifying and capitalizing upon
market opportunities to build revenues, outperform competition, and
win sustainable market share.
Toms 30+ years of producing tremendously successful results in
the beverage industry, coupled with his experience and successful
track record across all channels of the retail trade, and with
distributors, positions Tom to be the dynamic type of individual
that will create value for any company.
Tom Shuman was born and raised in the small steel town of
Pottstown, located in southeastern Pennsylvania. Today, Tom lives
with his wife, Kelly, and two of his four children in Dallas,
Texas.
About Elev8 Brands, Inc.:
Elev8 Brands, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing
of products for the fitness and wellness markets. The company is
founded on the basis of creating high-quality, sustainable,
products for health conscious consumers.
About Elev8 Hemp LLC:
Elev8 Hemp LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elev8 Brands,
Inc. which focuses on the development and marketing of hemp-based
food, beverage, and health care products including hemp coffee,
hemp water, and hemp-based skin care products.
About 02 Breathe LLC:
02 Breathe is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elev8 Brands, Inc.
which focuses on their oxygen bar while bringing in an array of CBD
products. O2 Breathe carries CBD tinctures, CBD vape, CBD lotions
and message products. 02 Breathe is currently looking to offer CBD
at their oxygen bar.
Please visit,www.elev8hemp.com for more information
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