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Our World-Class Team

At Sovereign Flavors, our team is the foundation of our success. Curious about the talented individuals behind our innovations? Dive in and learn more about our team!

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OUR LEADERSHIP

David Ames

President & Key Account Manager

Favorite Drink:

Aged Rum Mojito Habana Style & Old Fashion-Woodford Double Oak

Education:

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, B.S. in Food Science
UCLA Anderson School of Management
MDE, Entrepreneur

Katie Allen

Account Executive

Favorite Drink:

IPA, Chardonnay & Dirty Martini, depending on the day!

Education:

San Diego State University, B.S. in Communication & Business Management

Jackie Humphrey

Senior Account Manager

Favorite Drink:

Gin & Tonic on the beach with my dog Wilson

Education:

Alfred State College New York, B.S. in Business Administration & Marketing

Belen Sullivan

Account Executive

Favorite Drink:

Green tea to wake me up and wine to put me to bed

Education:

California State University Los Angeles, B.S. in Business Administration & Marketing

Stephen Warth Jr.

Account Executive

Favorite Drink:

Tea, Earl Grey - Hot

Education:

Orange Coast College, Associates Degree

Beth Coddington

Account Executive

Favorite Drink:

Sauvignon Blanc or slightly dirty Kettle One martini with bleu cheese stuffed olives

Education:

Pennsylvania Western University, B.S. in Chemistry, B.A. in Mathematics

Devin Tramel

Senior Account Manager

Favorite Drink:

Gin & Tonic and Pinot Noir

Education:

University of Texas at Tyler, Associate of Science

Ali Muñoz

Director of Marketing

Favorite Drink:

Dry Grey Goose Martini with a Twist

Education:

University of San Diego, B.B.A. in Marketing & Supply Chain Management

Thao McGrath

TTB Compliance & Sales Support Manager

Favorite Drink:

Blended mocha at 2pm, daily

Education:

California State University Fullerton, B.A. Biological Science

Mimi Nguyen

Sales Support Admin

Favorite Drink:

Chocolate Milkshake or Whiskey w/ Coke Zero

Education:

University of California Riverside, B.A. in Sociology

Laura Jacobo

Customer Service

Favorite Drink:

Mountain Dew Baja Blast

Education:

Mayfair High School

Sophia Pollack

R&D Manager of Food & Beverage Applications

Favorite Drink:

Negroni Bianco

Education:

Loyola Marymount University, B.S. in Biology
FERRANDI-Paris, Degree of Culinary Arts
Chapman University, M.S. Food Science
Chapman University, Masters in Business Administration

Sylvia Motah

Flavor Lab Manager/Senior Flavorist

Favorite Drink:

Seven Rings Chardonnay & Cadillac Margarita with Don Julio 1942

Education:

California State University, Long Beach, B.A. in Chemistry

Ritchie Bolante

Director of Operations

Favorite Drink:

Negroni with Monkey 47 Gin and Mojito with Havana Club Anejo

Education:

University of Santo Tomas, B.S. in Microbiology

Steve Warth

Vice President Research & Development

Favorite Drink:

Jack & Coke

Education:

California State University Fullerton, B.A. in Earth Science

Greg Muller

Account Executive

Favorite Drink:

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Education:

California State University Los Angeles, B.A. in Liberal Studies

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Our Dedicated Departments

R&D TEAM

Our innovative R&D team consists of two key groups: the Beverage Applications team and the Flavor team. The Beverage Applications team transforms custom flavors into finished formulations, collaborating closely with clients to maintain high taste and quality standards. The Flavor team creates exceptional flavors and expands our flavor library to stay ahead of market trends. Together, they work with regulatory, quality control, and production teams to ensure our products meet industry standards and scale seamlessly from lab to production.

MANUFACTURING TEAM

Our Manufacturing team, with a combined 100 years of industry experience, is known for its precision and expertise. Over the past three years, they’ve achieved a 99.5% accuracy rate in the batches produced. This consistency ensures that every product meets our high standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM

Our Quality Assurance Team and Regulatory Team rigorously inspects all incoming raw materials before they enter production. They oversee batch quality, documentation, and shipping, ensuring every order meets our high standards. Additionally, the Regulatory Team manages all certifications and compliance documents required by our customers.

OPERATIONS TEAM

Our Operations team, spanning Production, Warehouse and Shipping, QA, Regulatory, Quality Control, and Procurement, ensures timely processing, production, and shipping of orders across our two locations while upholding top quality and customer support. They help the Sales team with lead times and provide customers with support on documentation, quality, and regulatory standards.

CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

At Sovereign Flavors, our Customer Service Team embodies our commitment to you. They are the welcoming points of contact for any inquiries you may have and expertly handle anything from directing sample requests to processing orders, sending invoices and everything in between. Their dedication to supporting our customers ensures that every interaction reflects our passion for quality and exceptional service.

Want to join our talented team?

We’re on the lookout for individuals who are as committed to excellence as we are. If you have a passion for innovation and a desire to put genuine customer relationships above transactions, we want to hear from you. Check out our open positions and apply today.