Jones Soda Co. announced that Ronald Dissinger was appointed by the company’s board of directors to serve as a director on the Board until the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.

“Ron is a global financial executive who brings extensive experience in the CPG industry to the table, having served in financial leadership roles with Kellogg Co. both domestically and internationally,” states Paul Norman, chairman of the board. “He has deep and broad knowledge of business operations and has provided strategic financial leadership and direction across all aspects of the business, including M&A

Over Dissinger’s more than 30-year career, he has served in a number of financial roles including assistant controller, vice president and chief financial officer Europe, and vice president and chief financial officer North America. In 2010, he was appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer Kellogg Co. globally, and served in this role until he retired. 

Dissinger obtained a Bachelor of Science from Albright College in 1980 and is also a Certified Management Accountant.

“We are excited to have Ron join the Board, and believe that his extensive background in accounting and finance will provide the Board with a valuable resource as we continue to focus on growth and diversification of our business,” says Norman.