BEST BEV - Key Persons


Andrew Zimmerman

Job Titles:
  • Production Planning Manager
Formerly with Nestle Waters and L'Oreal USA, Andrew brings 10+ years of manufacturing and supply chain experience to Best Bev. Leading the operations and logistics teams at our manufacturing facility, Andrew works to drive growth and increased efficiencies while delivering quality products to the Best Bev family of customers.

Angus Rittenburg - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer
Manages the Operations team at Best Bev and has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. He has 6 years of beverage production experience and has numerous patents granted and pending on novel packaging and production equipment. Prior to working in the beverage industry, Angus has held engineering positions in various technology companies including SpaceX, Tesla, and Google.

Anthony Ciocci

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
New to the industry, Anthony brings 10+ years of manufacturing experience at both small and large companies, with the majority in the CPG industry. At Best Bev, Anthony is in charge of current client relationships, focusing on production planning and forecasting.

Chris Herman

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Chris spent five years in the Navy as a rescue swimmer before getting an MBA from York College. He has since worked in spirits sales and has also developed new business relations for Wynk seltzer across the US. Chris now leads the Best Bev sales team in new business development.

Joe Moleski

Job Titles:
  • Plant Engineer
Diligent project engineer with vast experience in managing capital projects in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Joe has experience working with Fortune 500 companies with reputable brands, such as Pepsi Co., Coca Cola, Nestle Waters, and Church & Dwight. Currently the lead Project Engineering Manager for Best Bev working to expand and automate all packaging, process, and facility equipment.

Taylor Heitz

Job Titles:
  • Onboarding Specialist
Let Taylor be your guide throughout the client onboarding process, ensuring that every step is executed with ease, and in a timely manner. With 3 years experience in customer service and business development, you can be certain you are in good hands as you embark on your Best Bev journey.

Tyler Mondoc

Job Titles:
  • Quality Control Manager
Formerly on the Quality teams for Dairy Farmers of America, Boston Beer, and Sly Fox Brewing, Tyler now directs the Best Bev Quality Department and Laboratory Operations. The Laboratory's daily activities in the fields of analytical chemistry, microbiology, and sensory sciences support the Quality Department's focus on overall product quality, consistency and food safety.