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Our Team

MEET OUR TEAM

Red Boot Beverage strives to serve our clients with excellent customer service, quality products, and a broad range of services. We have the fiscal discipline and know-how to save you money, and the creativity and ambition to find the best solution for your business. Our facility is constantly updating and adding equipment to best support clients’ needs. It is the winning combination of our team and state-of-the-art facility that allows us to effectively and efficiently serve you.

We are dedicated to the manufacturing of high-quality carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. From producing ready-to-drink canned coffees and teas to bottling spirits, the Red Boot team has got you covered. Our in-house Research, Development & Quality Vice President works with clients to craft products and fine tune flavors that exceed expectations. We work hard to ensure that all of our customers enjoy the same broad range of capabilities, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. Above all else, our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations.

Business Administration Degree from Drake University

40+ years of manufacturing experience

CHRIS SCHULING

PRESIDENT

Business Administration Degree from Saginaw Valley State University

30+ years of beverage manufacturing experience as a brewmaster and director of operations

Active in professional development, teaching, and industry trade associations

JIM KUHR

VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING

PhD in Chemistry from the University of Florida

20+ years in the alcohol and flavor business

Dr. LEE RALEY

VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY

Native of Burundi

Came to U.S. as a Refugee

Has been with Red Boot Beverage since the start

DAMASCENE BIGIRIMANA

PRODUCTION LEAD

Alec Rickabaugh

West Des Moines, Iowa native

Chemistry degree from Northwestern College

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

ALEC RICKABAUGH

PROCESS ENGINEER

Adam Kurt

Iowa native

Engineering experience in multiple industries

Fantasy football fanatic

ADAM KURT

PROCESS ENGINEER

Gilbert, Iowa native

Civil Engineering Degree from Iowa State University

JAY Lauridsen

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Native of Mexico

Red Boot Supervisor

Experience in mechanical, electrical, and hospitality

EDUARDO Lerma

SUPERVISOR

Moved to the U.S. from Mexico at age 14

Experienced in blending and customer service

DIANA Martinez

OFFICE ASSISTANT & HUMAN RESOURCES

Grew up in Mexico with experience in manufacturing

Second-generation Red Boot employee

Avid soccer player

DENISSE Martinez

PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL

Native of Mexico

Active in competitive powerlifting

Has been with Red Boot since our team was only ten people

XOCHITL Guerrero

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Shamika Kulkarni

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

6+ years experience in process design, SAP, demand planning, inventory and supply chain management

Maharashtra, India native

SHAMIKA KULKARNI

MATERIALS PLANNER

10+ years experience in the food and beverage industry

Biochemistry degree from Central College

Native of Perry, IA

kelsey vodenik

QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Five years experience in quality control

ADRIANA GARCIA

QUALITY TECHNICIAN

30+ years of Manufacturing and Finance Experience as owner or CFO

Math Degree from the University of North Carolina

MBA from the University of Arizona

CPA (retired)

STUART OXER

OWNER

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