Jones Soda names cfo

SEATTLE Jones Soda has named Michael O’Brien as cfo, effective Sept. 2.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Michael to the Jones Soda team,” said Steve Jones, ceo of Jones Soda. “With an acute sense of fiscal responsibility, he has the skill set and experience to help us further succeed in today’s environment through tightly controlled, precision investments. Importantly, he will be able to build on the systems and controls already implemented by Hassan, who has been an important part of this team since 2006. We are very fortunate that he will remain onboard to help ensure a smooth transition and we wish him all the best as he pursues other business opportunities.” 

O’Brien brings more than 20 years of financial experience within both public and private companies. For the two years prior to joining Jones Soda, he served as cfo and vpof finance for Pyramid Breweries, based in Seattle, Wash.