Reed's hires new sales head

LOS ANGELES Reed's Inc., a manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages, candies and ice creams, announced today the hiring of Don Chilton, a prior national sales manager of Jones Soda, as key account sales manager. As key account sales manager, Chilton will be responsible for managing the distribution network and key retail accounts as well as developing new business relationships.

Chilton joins Reed's with over 35 years of experience within the beverage industry. Prior to joining Reed's, he most recently served as a beverage consultant for multiple beverage companies including Cheerwine and Cott. Prior to this, Chilton served as national sales manager for Jones Soda Co. Prior to Jones Soda, he  held several senior-level sales and executive positions for well-known beverage companies including R.J. Corr Natural Beverages, Alaska Glacier Beverages, D.R. Chilton, Canada Dry Bottling Co. and Great Waters of France.