Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. Hires Seasoned Beverage Professional as Midwest Sales Manager

MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink: KGKG), a hemp lifestyle brand focused on product development in the functional beverage sector, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Midwest Sales Manager, Chad Webb.  Kona Gold has been focusing on building a top tier sales team, which is reflected by the recent hire of its V.P. of Sales, Chris Selinger, in September, and now with the hiring of Mr. Webb, who brings years of experience and industry relationships to The Company.

Chad Webb comes to Kona Gold with 20 plus years of experience in the beverage industry, specifically working in the beer and energy drink markets.  Mr. Webb worked 14 years as an On Premise Sales Manager and Division Manager for one of the largest beer companies in the world where he managed over 400 accounts and produced over 3 million dollars in annual sales.  Mr. Webb also spent 3 years at the distribution company that distributes the largest energy drink brand in the world where he managed 12 division team members and met or exceeded annual sales goals.

“I am very excited to announce to our shareholders that we have expanded our sales team with the hiring of Chad Webb, our new Midwest Sales Manager ,” stated Robert Clark, CEO of Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. “Chad has worked in the beverage industry for over 20 years where he has built key relationships with distribution companies and is a key hire for Kona Gold.  Chad will drive efforts to quickly grow market share in the Midwest and he is a fantastic addition to our growing team of seasoned beverage professionals.”

“Chad brings with him a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the beverage industry,” stated Chris Selinger, V.P. of Sales for Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. “He has amassed a great deal of respect in both the distribution and supplier channels and I look forward to working with Chad as he will play a key role for Kona Gold in establishing its distribution footprint in the Midwest.”

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Kona Gold Solutions, Inc.:

Kona Gold Solutions, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, has created wholly owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC and HighDrate, LLC.  Kona Gold, LLC has developed a premium Hemp Infused Energy Drink line; please visit the Company’s website at www.konagoldhemp.com.  HighDrate, LLC has developed the beverage industry’s first CBD Energy Water, available in 4 delicious flavors; please visit the Company’s website at www.highdrateme.com.  The Companies are located on the east coast of Florida in Melbourne.

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