Inventure Foods Names Rick Suchenski as SVP of Sales and Marketing

Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty snack food marketer and manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Suchenski as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Suchenski, a 30-year industry veteran, has extensive marketing and sales experience spanning organizations such as Procter &Gamble, Frito-Lay and several small entrepreneurial beverage companies. He joins Inventure Foods after serving as General Manager for the RTD Beverage Division at Sunny Delight Beverages Co. Prior to that, Suchenski served as President and COO of The Republic of Tea.

"As we enter a period of accelerated growth and expansion, Rick brings a wealth of experience in large, consumer-centric organizations that will make him a valuable asset to Inventure's leadership team,"said Terry McDaniel, CEO of Inventure Foods. "We are excited to leverage Rick's extensive background in brand positioning and marketing strategy as Inventure Foods continues to capitalize on evolving customer eating habits through development of its specialty brands."

Mr. Suchenski stated, "Inventure's vision and innovation are opening new doors and creating tremendous new opportunities. I look forward to being part of a very exciting and growing organization, and adding my background to their already strong leadership team."

Suchenski earned a B.A. in Political Science from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.