RushNet Appoints Industry Veteran as National Sales Manager
8/1/2005 9:31:01 AM
BLUE ISLAND, Ill., Aug 01, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- RushNet, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RSHN.PK) is pleased to announce it has retained the services of Sunrise Brand Management Specialists LLC for sales and marketing of RushNet products in U.S.A. and Canada.
Sunrise founder and president Robert Tepper has amassed over 35 years in the natural foods and grocery industries and was responsible for the meteoric rise of Blue Sky Natural Beverages, now a division of Hansen Naturals, Corp. (NasdaqSC:HANS). Mr. Tepper's firm will oversee existing brokers representing RushNet products, appoint new brokers for North American regions not yet covered, and manage the roll-out of new RushNet offerings.
Robert Corr, RushNet's president, stated: "Robert Tepper is a fierce competitor and proven winner. Some years ago, his beverage company (Blue Sky) and mine competed toe to toe. Today, I am delighted to welcome my former rival to the RushNet team. Tepper is a power-hitter with a sweeping knowledge of the marketplace and working relationships with major players in natural foods and grocery."
"This is a further evolutionary step for RushNet, Inc.," Corr continued. "We have now marshaled an extensive distribution capability and highly motivated sales force. With the appointment of a national sales management firm, RushNet can be assured of greatest possible multi-channel market presence while focusing on product development, production and profitability."
Robert Tepper commented: "We at Sunrise are delighted to join forces with Bob Corr and the RushNet team. Ginseng Rush(TM), Ginseng Rush XXX(TM), Rush Herbal Cola(TM) and e-Water(TM) are fabulous beverages with unique qualities and great appeal. Our mission is to maximize the market potential of all present and future RushNet products."
Corr noted lively demand for its ginseng beverages are triggering reorders. A third truckload is being readied for dispatch to the California warehouse from RushNet's Wisconsin bottler.
RushNet will exhibit its products at a 300-retailer regional tradeshow in Indianapolis this weekend and again at Expo East, a trade-only convention expected to attract over 20,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitor booths during September 15-18, 2005.
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