Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Names Carrie E. Cass as Chief Financial Officer
DURANGO, Colo., July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company,” “we,” or “RMCF”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolate and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples, has named Carrie E. Cass as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 5, 2024. Ms. Cass brings to RMCF a wealth of experience in financial management, manufacturing and strategic leadership, having held a variety of senior-level positions throughout her career.
Ms. Cass previously served as CEO of multimedia agency Ballantine Communications in Durango, Colorado, where she oversaw all aspects of the company’s long-term goals, growth and profitability. Prior to that, Ms. Cass served as CFO of Aeroscraft Corporation, where she was responsible for all accounting and administrative functions and was instrumental in driving the company’s financial strategy. Additionally, Ms. Cass was a partner at Johnston & Co., an accounting, tax and consulting firm.
“Carrie’s extensive experience in manufacturing accounting, financial management and strategic leadership makes her a valuable addition to our management team,” said Jeff Geygan, RMCF’s interim CEO. “Her proven track record of managing financial performance and her experience in cost accounting will be critical to the execution of our updated three-year strategic plan.”
Ms. Cass received her Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting from California State University, Northridge and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Cass said, “Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has an exceptional brand reputation with a loyal customer base and strong client base, and I am excited to lead its financial organization. I look forward to working closely with Jeff and the management team to execute our plans and return RMCF to sustainable growth and profitability.”
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is an international franchisor of premium chocolate and confectionery stores and a producer of a wide range of premium chocolate and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory was named one of America’s Best Retailers in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Retailers 2023” list in the Chocolate and Confectionery Stores category. The Company is headquartered in Durango, Colorado. Its subsidiaries, franchisees and licensees currently operate more than 260 Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores in the United States, with several international locations. The Company’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “RMCF.”
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