Meet the Team

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    Shane Dickman

    COO

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    Samantha haertle

    Creative Director & Innovation

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    Steve Dickman

    Director of R&D

  • Jamie Haertle

    Jamie Haertle

    Director of Operations

  • Marcus Gordon

    Marcus gordon

    VP Sales

  • Carly

    Carly Van Essen

    Supply Chain & Production Manager

  • Joe Haertle

    Joe Haertle

    Finance Director

  • Stephanie

    Stephanie Kolczak

    Project Director

  • Jave

    Javi Fernandez

    Plant Manager

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    Pati Obregon

    Q&A Manager

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OUR CRAFT

From formulation to fill, we deliver full-service retail private label fermented beverage solutions—custom R&D, flexible packaging, and in-house design that drives shelf appeal. With best-in-class flavor, sharp positioning, and unmatched speed to market, we craft better-for-you beverages that win on taste and move at retail.

your fermented beverage experts

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WE BRING together over 20 years of deep experience across production, fermentation, product development, marketing, and sales—with a shared passion for building exceptional beverages. We don’t just work together—we create together. And that energy shows up in every product we make.

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