HTeaO appoints Ray vice president of retail sales

HTeaO, the leading iced tea franchise in the United States, announces the appointment of four key team members as part of its strategic push for national expansion and brand recognition. These new roles reflect HTeaO’s commitment to bolstering its home office team with experts in their fields, as it continues its trajectory of growth and innovation within the beverage industry.

The four new team members who are stepping into new leadership roles at HTeaO include:
Kelsey McManemin, Vice President of Marketing
Brittney Burris, Vice President of Store Development
Donnell Ray, Vice President of Retail Stores
Nicole Boyles, Director of Stores

Donnell Ray has been appointed as the Vice President of Retail Stores, transitioning from the role of Human Resources Director at HTeaO. Ray’s extensive experience in retail operations and human resources management will be instrumental in enhancing the retail store experience and fostering a positive work culture. His previous experience includes 20 years of service in the US Army, and Operations and Human Resources at companies including Amazon, Engility Corporation and more. Ray’s immediate goals include using the corporate stores as a test ground for innovation on behalf of franchisees. Ray says, “Once we ensure our corporate stores are best in class, it will trickle down to our franchisees.” On why he was excited to join the growing HTeaO team he adds, “I was initially excited by the potential for explosive growth that HTeaO has at this pivotal time in the company’s trajectory. Once I joined the company I then learned how customer-centric the organization is which only heightened my enthusiasm for this new position.”

Source: Fort Worth Report