BOULDER, CO – Boulder Organic Foods announced it is increasing its commitment to the environment with the addition of a Director of Sustainability, Jen-ai Stokesbary. Jen-ai has served as the Director of Marketing for the past 6 years. In this new role, Jen-ai will focus on making every step of the company’s production process eco-friendlier, from reducing raw material consumption to developing more efficient methods of distribution. Her focus on these areas will lead to demonstrable cost savings and measurable progress toward achieving zero waste status in manufacturing.
“I’ve cared deeply about the health of the environment since I was young and I’m excited to bring this passion to Boulder Organic Foods,” said Mrs. Stokesbary. “Our fresh organic focus means we face many challenges, but as we tackle them, we can help lead our industry toward a more sustainable future.”
Boulder Organic Foods is also proud to announce the hiring of Cathryn Olchowy as Director of Marketing & Insights. Cathryn has a long and distinguished career in food and branding with leadership positions at Kraft Foods and Sterling-Rice Group. She brings consumer research experience, marketing expertise, and strong strategic skills to the organization.
“I am thrilled to join the Boulder Organic team just in time for soup season,” said Ms. Olchowy. “I love that everything is made from scratch right here by a happy and dedicated team. I am excited to leverage my experience to help Boulder Organic reach its goals as a company.”
The creation of these two senior level positions is a reaffirmation of the company’s dedication to its eco-friendly roots and its desire to expand the market for fresh organic meals. “As a leader in the fresh category and a champion of sustainability, we will continue to invest in people who can help us achieve our mission and remain true to our purpose,” commented Greg Powers, CEO. “Jen-ai and Cathryn are thoughtful leaders who embrace our spirit of conscious capitalism.”
About Boulder Organic Foods
Boulder Organic Foods was founded in 2006 by Kate Brown, who is on a mission to make soup better. Boulder Organic soups are made in small batches and are certified organic, certified gluten-free and are non-GMO. They are sold ready to heat-and-eat, fresh in the deli fridge at grocers nationwide. For more information, go to BoulderOrganicFoods.com,or connect on Facebook or @BoulderOrganic on Instagram and Twitter.
Source: Boulder Organic Foods
