CHICAGO -- As the next step in the company's evolution, Phusion Projects LLC has announced that it is promoting Jim Sloan from executive vice president to president, effective immediately.
Sloan, who has more than 25 years of experience in the alcohol business, will be overseeing the day-to-day activities of the company and managing the company's growing executive team.
He has been with Phusion for four years, previously holding senior management positions at Heineken USA and Star Brand Imports.
"We've seen strong growth in our products, sales force and executive team over the past year, and I'm excited by the opportunity to lead Phusion, as we are increasingly recognized as a pioneering, multi-brand supplier," said Sloan. "Our commitment to innovation drives us. We've developed a superior sales team, strong relationships with our distributors, retailers and wholesalers, and have attracted some of the most loyal customers in the business."
Phusion is currently the sixth largest U.S.-owned brewer and is known for its popular brands Four Loko, Island Squeeze, Moskato Life and Earthquake.
"Sloan has been an vital part of our organization the past few years, providing strong leadership and overseeing the sales strategy for Phusion's brands," said Chris Hunter, co-founder of Phusion Projects. "As we continue to grow, his vision and experience make him perfectly suited to take over as president and guide our company into the future. "
Sloan resides in New York, but will be spending a significant amount of time in the company's Chicago headquarters.
Phusion Projects is a multi-brand alcoholic beverage company that sells its products in the United States and Canada.
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