Created in Vancouver, BC in 1995 from the vision of Jones Soda founder, Peter van Stolk, and photographer/designer Victor John Penner, Jones was launched with the idea of incorporating random photographs onto our bottles using shots taken by Penner. But when consumers began submitting their own photos, we quickly realized that user sourced participation made the brand even more special.
Run with the little guy.
I grew up in the “Jones culture”, skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, dirt bikes, anything with a board or wheels…(if you're not first, you're last)….so I am stoked to get to work with truly great people everyday that bring great flavor, color, and fun (and pure cane sugar) to the world.
I joined the Jones team in May 2020 with three decades of experience in the CPG industry. Most recently I was Director of Sales & Distribution at Tim’s Cascade Snacks. I have built my career on trust, commitment and a strong work ethic managing direct, distributor and broker sales teams. The Pacific Northwest is home, born and raised in the PNW I am a loyal fan of the Seahawks, Mariners, Rainiers, Sonics, Zags and COUGS. I also enjoy traveling with my family, visiting the many great PNW wineries and playing golf. #JONESSODA
I come from a food background, co-founding Stryve in 2018. I oversaw the construction of a 55,000 sq. ft. facility in Madill, OK, which is now the largest USDA SQF biltong factory globally. Under my leadership, Stryve grew from inception to $33M in revenue within three years and went public in 2021 through a SPAC acquisition. I bring extensive experience across various domains, including domestic and international procurement, strategic planning and execution, sales operations planning, productivity initiatives, ERP systems implementation, and military and private label sales. I'm also a four-time Academic All-Big Ten Offensive Lineman from the University of Wisconsin, who earned a degree in Civil Engineering. In 2011, I won the Outland Trophy and was selected as a first-round draft pick for the Chicago Bears, retiring from the NFL in 2015.
As a longtime Jones super fan, I’m super excited to be a part of the team! I was brought on in April of 2021 to lead marketing for the Mary Jones brand and have been so impressed by the culture and drive from the Jones crew. Prior to joining, I worked in different cannabis company where we were one of the first multistate operators in the US to launch and expand brand nationally. I live in a cabin in the woods in Colorado and spend my time on snowboards and bikes and wandering through the forest with my wife and 2 pups.
I am part of a hard working team. We do work. We do it for the feeling we obtain & because we’re in search of something. We want to relive some great moment we had in the past. Moreover, it’s also to create some other incredible moment like the last one but more intense. As long as we reach our limits... but who knows where those are? Our realm is when we are together against a new dare. It can be anywhere, on snowboards, at the ballpark, in water, in the air... or at the office doing work.
I joined the JONES team in March 2004. I have been in the beverage industry since 1995 spending a few years on the distributor side of the business then moved to the supplier side. Home base is West Des Moines, Iowa with my beautiful wife Krista and our adorable kids Maxwell and Olivia. I spend most of my work time traveling across the country visiting our great distributors and retailers. My free time is spent with my family, friends and anything outdoors.
I recently relocated to Arizona and have a secondary home in Florida currently. My hobbies are bicycling, bocce, basketball, cooking, gardening, hiking, learning languages, movies, reading and travel. I grew up in the restaurant business at a very young age and worked at the family business called Victor’s & Vesuvio’s Pizzeria as a cook. This is what inspired me to have a lifetime career in the food industry.
I have been in the grocery business for 40 years, working for several Grocery and CPG companies. I started at Alpha Beta as a courtesy clerk. I've been a Broker, Buyer and Key Account Manager and have seen the Grocery business grow and shrink though the years. I'm very proud of my family and the rich history that they have in the Grocery-CPG industry. My mother was the first female inducted into the Grocery Hall of Fame in Northern California. I've been married for 39 years to the same great lady (Tish) who puts up with my jokes and silly antics; like wearing silly hats and costumes. I have three great kids (2 boys and 1 girl) and have the great honor of being a grandfather to seven grandkids (4 girls and 3 boys); and we can’t forget the 2 cats. In my spare time, I enjoy barbecuing and entertaining my family poolside in the backyard. I also enjoy playing golf and going to Reno; my favorite casino is the Peppermill.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, I live with my wife Myriam, my son William and my dog Mya. I like: Travelling, Cooking, Playing, Camping, Golfing, BBQing, Dancing, Cirque du Soleil, Mojitos, Cashew, Ping Pong, Mad Men, Fringe, Rocky, Die Hard, Atila the Hun, Gengis Khan, Dreaming, Any Playa, Montreal Canadiens, Expresso, Jones Soda. I am: Epicurean, Positive, Curious, Calm
I have been fortunate to have spent the majority of my career in the food industry, having worked with some outstanding companies: Keebler, Kelloggs and Wise Snacks. I am very excited to have joined this very talented team at Jones Soda. The opportunity to work with such the great Jones Soda brand and all unique flavors is going to be a highlight of my career. Having grown up in the Midwest I have made MANY corporate moves from St. Louis to Chicago to S.Florida to Nashville to Atlanta and now reside in Birmingham. I am an avid sports fan, especially fond of my St. Louis Cardinals and Blues Hockey teams. I love to travel especially abroad with my wife and family.
Super exited to join the Jones Team! I grew up drinking Jones and collecting bottle caps. Being able to combine two things I love: cannabis and Jones, has been a dream come true! We make a best in class, award winning, badass cannabis soda and I am so proud to be a part of the Mary Jones team brining this together. When I’m not working I love cooking and baking, hiking, fishing, hunting and exploring the mountains of Colorado with my lovely wife Gina.
Originally born and raised in South Africa, I am ecstatic to be a member of the Jones team. When I’m not working, I am enjoying time with my family or snuggling dogs! I love nature, spontaneous adventures and travelling!
Small town New Englander that set his eyes west, never thought I would be part of the coolest soda brand in the industry and the amazing team that’s behind it all, but here I am. I like gaming, guitars, 3d printing, hanging with my dog.
So excited to be a part of the Jones fam! Born originally in Cali in the county of YOLO, but raised in Washington my whole life and studied at CWU. I love working with such a small creative and hardworking team like we are. The Jones brand is so unique and I love how much consumer engagement it requires!
Born and raised in beautiful, boring Bellingham, WA. Likes: Horror movies, riding my bike, Sci-Fi, comics, anime, beer, video games, typography, food, screen printing, rock n' roll, whiskey, letterpress, playing bass guitar, computers, zombies, listening to vinyl, nature, gig posters, swimming, surf rock, punk rock, garage rock, more food, monsters, aliens, babes, motorcycles, friends, DIY, J.R.R. Tolkien, all aspects of graphic design, and pretty much all things deemed "nerdy".
As a kiddo, nothing beat the pure joy of getting a Jones Soda after games, and now, it's an absolute thrill to be part of the very team that sparked those memories. With a decade of experience in events and field marketing, I've come to cherish every minute of the whirlwind of chaos that comes with the territory. In addition to my adventures in events and marketing, I also have spent time as a professional mixologist and found my creative groove as a studio set stylist. Beyond the hustle and bustle of work, you'll often find me painting, wandering through the woods, gardening, or tending to my oodles of house plants. And when it's time for some quality relaxation, I thoroughly enjoy pestering my two geckos, Toast and Soup, or showering my pup, Hefner, with the most satisfying head scratches. I'm a proud lifelong PNW resident, Jones drinker, and chaos coordinator. Cheers!
As a youngster growing up in Lake Forest Park outside of Seattle I used to walk the dog down to the mini-mart to get my favorite, a cold Jones Soda Fufu Berry. Very excited to now be on the Jones team all these years later! I appreciate the simple things in life like spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, and tasty meals. My hobbies include backpacking, home-improvement projects, gardening, cooking, and sports fandom.
I was a logistics specialist for the US Navy before joining Jones. I love soccer, reading and I like to think I can draw a little too. When I’m not working you can find me playing soccer, in the gym, hiking, or in the kitchen trying to cook something new.I loved Jones as a kid, my friends and I would mix flavors together or make popsicles on hot days. I’m super excited to be a part of a team that enjoys bringing new and wild ideas to the table. That's Jones.
Originally from Minnesota, I've found my home in Washington. When not at work, I'm often exploring the city on walks, discovering charming small shops, and spending quality time with my three beloved cats.
As a Seattle native, I love long walks in the rain, punk-rock music, and Jones Soda!! My kitten Miso Soup is an excellent WFH companion and likes to try typing on my keyboard when I am not looking.
I can't wait to dive in here and get to work providing the technical support for Jones formulations, ingredients, co-manufacturers, and operations team! With a Master of Science and a MBA, I bring experience in Food Science, Quality, Regulatory and R&D. I previously worked for Boston Market, Tyson, SunFed Ranch/ Teton Waters Ranch and JM Smucker. I love being outside with my dog and two horses. You can find me playing soccer or field hockey or on a horse. I love my Denver sports teams, gardening, and cooking.
As a native Floridian, I enjoy being outdoors with my family most of the time whether it's fishing or getting competitive at corn hole. If the Florida weather doesn't permit outside activities, you can find me cuddling my 95lb pittie with a good book in my hand or watching whatever the latest documentary is. With 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, I love what I do and networking with tons of great people!
I am originally from Canada and moved to Pennsylvania at age 15. Joining the Marines right out of high school in 2004 and then meeting my husband in Afghanistan in 2011, we settled in Huntsville, AL with our four children and animals. My Marine background in supply chain and logistics led me to earn a BA in supply chain management after separating from the service. I have worked in sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and veteran-related nonprofits. Passionate about mental health and veteran care, I have a spontaneous and open-minded personality, with a love for deep philosophical conversations.
Hello. I am a dog and my name is MaryJane. I get to come with my humans to work every day! I have a very important job of greeting people when they come into the office. My favorite thing to do is fetch. I like playing fetch with balls most but also love a good roll of cardboard. I also love eating cardboard as treats and there is so much cardboard for me to eat here! My humans also say the thing I’m best is “being in the way,” which I don’t really understand but they think I’m good at it! I am 8 years young. My humans think I’m so pretty that they put my face on every label they can. If you ever meet me, I may be shy at first, but if you grab a ball or treat, I will love you. Now time to go stare at a tennis ball until the humans throw it for me!
1996
Jones Soda was developed in 1995 and introduced in 1996 with six flavors: Orange, Cherry, Lemon Lime, Strawberry Lime, Raspberry, Grape in 12 oz glass bottles.
The first labels featured artwork by Photographer Victor John Penner. To our pleasant surprise, shortly after hitting the market, Jones fans began sending in their own photos for use on labels. Some people have even called us the pioneers of user generated content.
1998
Jones attended its first Pride Parade in Vancouver, BC. All proceeds from the sale of Jones Soda were donated to Vancouver Pride Society. Jones also attended the San Francisco Pride Parade.
1999
Your photos. Your soda. Your brand.
In 1999, Jones began selling “My Jones” through its website to meet the growing demand of fans wanting to get around the official photo selection process. Users could upload their own photos to create custom Jones Soda labels.
#RoadTripJones
Summer '99 was all about the Great North American Roadtrip! We sent the RV out to explore, adventure and treat Jones fans across the continent. Fan roadtrip photos were collected to adorn future labels.
Open a Can
Born well before its time, Jones Whoop Ass was our first foray into energy drinks. Whoopass was well loved and is now enjoying retirement.
2000
Honestly, it was a blur..
2001
Jones Juice debuted in 2001 with such flavors as Limes with Orange, Berry White, D’Peach Mode, and Fu Cran Fu. Later musical-themed introductions included Bohemian Raspberry and Strawberry Manilow, a flavor that led to Jones having to pay Barry Manilow a $0.02 per bottle royalty once he learned about the pun. Jones Juice has since been retired.
2003
That's Hot!
The first special edition pack was the Jones Hot Wheels Pack, created to honor the 35th anniversary of Hot Wheels. The pack included a Hot Wheels Jones Soda Orange RV along with four themed bottles and was only available through the Jones Soda website.
Gobble-gobble
In November 2003, Jones introduced a "Turkey & Gravy" seasonal flavor in honor of Thanksgiving. Demand was so overwhelming that we sold out in about two hours! Proceeds from sales went towards Toys For Tots.
Have Halfpipe? Will travel!
The Jones RV got a montage-worthy makeover on Monster Garage. The Monster Garage team, along with Tony Hawk and BMX pro Rick Thorne, skate park designer Mike McIntyre and RV expert Kevin Jenkins turned a beast of an RV into a traveling ramp. The riders insisted that the halfpipe should be useable while driving - and it was!
2006
Keep it real!
Jones overturns industry norms one again by announcing a pivot away from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS.) By April of 2007, all products are being made with real cane sugar.
2008
Rock the Vote
Campaign Cola, launched June 4, 2008, allowed consumers to purchase their favorite presidential candidate’s personalized soda while providing a unique forum for participants to take a stance on political issues. Each purchase was counted as a 'virtual vote', and the polls were updated every 15 minutes as ballots were cast. The website included information about each candidate and a forum for lively discussion, regardless of age! The limited edition Colas come in four varieties: Yes We Can Cola, Pure McCain Cola, Capitol Hillary Cola and Ron Paul Revolution Cola.
One Million Photos
By 2010, Jones fans had submitted over a MILLION photos (and counting) to the Jones Soda Gallery!
2009
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike!
Jones Soda HQ goes off the grid for Earth Day, powering the office solely with bicycle-generated electricity. In order to human-power the office on Earth Day, Jones partnered with local companies and organizations including Recycled Cycles and the University of Washington’s Applied Physics Lab.
Tofurky
Jones Soda offered the vegetarian-friendly Tofurky and Gravy Soda as part of their limited edition Holiday Gift Pack. The pack came with three bottles of the special Tofurky soda along with three bottles of more palatable flavors (Black Cherry, Pomegranate, and Vanilla Bean), and a collectable Tofurky lunch box. For each case sold, Jones Soda donated $1 to P.A.W.S.
2011
In June 2011, Jones moved out of its South Lake Union headquarters to a building in Pioneer Square opposite CenturyLink Field.
2015
Fountain of Youth
2015 saw the addition of BiB (bag-in-box) product and custom photo-collage fountain equipment. Flavors available on fountain range from traditional selections like Cane Sugar Cola and Root Beer to the company’s specialty flavors like Berry Lemonade and Green Apple.
In Spring 2015, Jones moved out of its Pioneer Square building to a larger space at 66 S Hanford St #150, Seattle, WA.
2016
No Ordinary Soda
Jones teams up with 7-Eleven, Inc., the nation’s largest convenience retailer to create 7-Select brand premium sodas crafted by Jones. The product launch marks the first premium carbonated beverage in the 7-Select private brand lineup.
First Cane Sugar Slurpee
For a limited time the Jones Orange & Cream Slurpee was sold exclusively at 400 7-Eleven convenience stores across the states of Washington and Oregon. This flavor marks the first-ever cane sugar product for 7-Eleven’s frozen-beverage brand.
2017
What the Fufu?!
Building upon the success and enthusiasm of the Green Apple Big Gulp program and the 2016 Orange & Cream Slurpee drink, Jones soda and 7-Eleven launched a FuFu Berry Cane Sugar Slurpee program across approximately 400 Pacific Northwest 7-Eleven locations.
How 'Bout Them Apples!
We Celebrated our 21st birthday with a gift to our 21+ fans! Spiked Jones carried all the nostalgia of our famous Green Apple flavor, combined with the sweet-yet-tart kick of hard apple cider. Spiked Jones was available in WA and OR and has now been retired.
2018
Don't Hate the Player
Fallout 4 developer, Bethesda, teamed up with Jones Soda Co. to produce Nuka Cola Quantum, an IRL beverage based on the same in-game perk. Bottles were released in conjunction with the Fallout 4 game release, and were available exclusively at Target.
2019
Pride Across Canada
Jones added a splash of color to their iconic black and white photos as part of a summer-long awareness campaign in partnership with Egale Canada, which celebrated Pride Across Canada with a series of six specially themed Pride Cream Soda bottles. Featuring consumer submitted photos from past Pride events, the collectible labels were accented with the bright rainbow colors that have become a symbol for the Pride movement. A donation from sales of this Special Edition was made to Egale Canada, an organization dedicated to advancing the rights of the LGBTQI2S (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex and Two Spirit) community.
2020
Vote
Jones teamed up with the nonpartisan Voter Participation Center to help register eligible voters, urging folks to use their voice and shape the future. Special labels featuring #Vote2020 images allowed consumers to scan a QR code and register in less than 2 minutes.
2021
Reel Labels come to life
Ever wonder what the story is behind the photo on a Jones label? Introducing REEL LABELS! After 25 years, we decided to take our labels to the next level. See specially marked Reel Labels come to life through augmented reality video.
BEYOND...
What will the future bring?
The Jones team is always (yes, always) working to bring the most glorious beverages to you, wherever you are! What should we make next?