Gaither will be taking over for his admitted mentor, Joseph Leitz, who over the last 20 years, has played a substantial role in the growth of the Lakewood brand from a Southeast US regional brand to Lakewood now being sold in 25,000+ retailers in 15 countries. His relentless focus on customer engagement, data analysis, and sales & marketing initiatives will be key components to the future of Lakewood Organic.” “Kyle has been an integral part of Lakewood for the last 14 years, and his dedication and passion for the brand is unmatched. “With 20 years of CPG experience, and his participation in and understanding of our company’s rapid growth and emergence as a leader in the natural foods industry, our executive team felt Kyle was the ideal fit for the culture, future growth and expansion of the Lakewood brand,” said Scott Fuhrman, Chairman and CEO, Lakewood Organic.
He will be responsible for sales & marketing team leadership, driving revenue, increasing distribution, and go-to-market strategies, along with general management responsibilities. Kyle has 20 years’ experience in the CPG industry and has been at Lakewood Organic for the last 14 years in various sales roles. MIAMI– Lakewood Organic, the largest family owned and operated organic juice company in the US, is proud to announce Kyle Gaither as the Company’s New Vice President of Sales and Marketing.