Coffee Bean International Promotes Patrick Criteser to President
January 01, 2007
(Portland, Oregon) - Coffee Bean International (“CBI”) - based in Northwest Portland, and considered one of the nation’s leading specialty coffee roasters - has promoted Patrick Criteser to the office of President and CEO. Criteser, previously VP of Marketing and Customer Development, is replacing out-going president Margaret Crow, who has stepped down to allow herself more time with her young family. Ms. Crow will assume the role of SVP, Customer Development, with responsibility for manage the company’s national account relationships.
“I’m honored to be leading the CBI team”, stated Criteser. “Our growth over the past few years, achieved without compromise to the quality of our artisan-roasted coffees, is a testament to the creativity and commitment of our extraordinary people. Our approach to great coffee is unique, and we are proud that our coffee programs have been so successful for many of the nation's leading specialty food retailers and neighborhood coffeehouses alike.”
Mr. Criteser joined Coffee Bean International in 2004 as Vice President of Marketing & Customer Development. Before becoming President, Mr. Criteser was responsible for managing the Company's account management teams and marketing efforts. Previously, Mr. Criteser held positions in strategic planning, business development, marketing, and operations management for Nike, Disney, and Procter & Gamble. In addition, Criteser has a strong background in venture capital finance and business development. Mr. Criteser holds an M.B.A. from Harvard University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Washington.
CBI - founded in Oregon in 1972 - is one of the nation's largest specialty coffee roasters, providing artisan-roasted coffees to thousands of discerning specialty retailers across the U.S. CBI is a founding member of both the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and the Specialty Tea Institute (STI). To learn more about Coffee Bean International and its products, please contact CBI at (800) 877-0474, or visit CBI's website at http://www.coffeebeanintl.com.
