Community Coffee Co. Announces New Manufacturing Promotions
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Community Coffee Company announced the promotions of two of its leaders in its manufacturing division.
Frank Mays is now Senior Director of Operations. Mays joined the company a year ago as Director of Manufacturing. Mays has over 23 years of manufacturing and supply chain experience. He has worked for top Fortune 500 companies where he gained manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement, leadership and business operations experience. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Lieutenant. Mays earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, MD and his MBA in operations management at Union College, NY.
Jonathan Powell is now General Manager of Manufacturing. Powell joined the company this past year as Processing Manager. Powell has over 7 years of manufacturing and engineering experience. He gained business operations experience with national and international food and beverage companies where he implemented and led multiple process improvement plans. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a minor in sociology, international business, physics, and mathematics from the University of Arkansas.
“Our manufacturing division is the backbone of our growth and we are excited to have two excellent leaders to continue and support the company’s future expansion and ensure our customers continue to enjoy fresh, high-quality coffee across our geography,” said David Belanger, President and CEO of Community Coffee Company.
About Community Coffee Company
Now in its 97th year, Community Coffee Company is the largest family owned and operated retail coffee brand in America, and four generations of the Saurage family have operated the company since its inception. Founded in 1919, Community Coffee Company is an importer, roaster and distributor of the highest-quality premium coffees, using only 100% Arabica coffee beans and teas. For additional information, visit CommunityCoffee.com or find the brand on Facebook and Twitter.
