(Aliso Viejo, CA – December 26, 2013) - KOR Water announced the hiring of Brian Potts and James Kolbjornsen for two executive sales roles. Joining the KOR team immediately, each will fill two key positions as the company continues to grow and expand its presence within the retail marketplace.
Potts becomes National Director of Sales and is responsible for creating and executing new account and channel strategies. Potts comes to KOR with extensive experience within the hydration industry. He previously held the positions of National Sales Manager for Move Collective, creators of bobble water bottles, and Director of Sales for Camelbak.
Kolbjornsen becomes Inside Sales Director and will focus on co-branding opportunities in addition to international and domestic sales. Kolbjornsen comes to KOR with over 16 years of experience in the action sports industry including seven years with ONE-Distribution, a leading apparel and footwear manufacturer. He has extensive operations experience in both domestic and international brand building.
“After the successful launch of Nava, we are now focused on expanding the reach of KOR products through retail partners,” said CEO and co-founder Eric Barnes. “Hiring Brian and James was essential to support our growing US retail and international distribution.”
About KOR Water
KOR is at the center of water. As a sustainable hydration lifestyle brand, our passion is to create the world’s most beautiful and functional hydration products that filter, store and enhance the water you drink. We’re obsessed with great design, in both form and function, and we strive to innovate in everything we do while making the world a better place. We call our customers “water advocates” because together we’re celebrating and treasuring water, the one thing that connects us all. For additional information, please visit www.korwater.com, like KOR on Facebook Facebook.com/KORwater and Follow on Twitter @KOR_Water.
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