Sol-ti Expands Leadership Team to Support Brand Growth

Strategic hires strengthen foodservice, retail and supply chain operations

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:46pm

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Sol-ti, a leading manufacturer of organic, UV light-filtered, best-in-glass living beverages and supplements, has highlighted five seasoned leaders who are playing key roles in its sales and operations team. The expanded leadership team supports Sol-ti's continued market expansion, strengthens key commercial channels, and advances the company's long-term supply chain strategy.

Why it matters

The new hires at Sol-ti come as the brand is experiencing significant national expansion, with its products gaining placement in major retail channels like Walmart and Starbucks. The expanded leadership team is expected to help the company achieve accelerated growth and innovation while staying connected to customer needs.

The details

The five new leaders joining Sol-ti are: Julia Cain as Vice President of Operations, Steven Cosgrove as Vice President of Innovation and Marketing, Clay Lichterman as Vice President of Business Development, Mark Putnam as Vice President of Coffee and Cafe Channel Development, and John Rossi as Senior Director of Supply Chain. They will build on the momentum of Sol-ti's wellness-focused superfood hydration platform, anchored by functional beverages that deliver essential vitamins, minerals and hydration.

  • Sol-ti highlighted the new leadership team on March 16, 2026.

The players

Sol-ti

A leading manufacturer of organic, UV light-filtered, best-in-glass living beverages and supplements.

Julia Cain

Vice President of Operations at Sol-ti, with more than 20 years of experience and deep expertise in scaling production systems across food and beverage.

Steven Cosgrove

Vice President of Innovation and Marketing at Sol-ti, a 10-year sales and leadership veteran who has advanced the wholesale channel and national accounts team.

Clay Lichterman

Vice President of Business Development at Sol-ti, a foodservice executive with nearly 25 years of experience in commercial sales and channel development.

Mark Putnam

Vice President of Coffee and Cafe Channel Development at Sol-ti, with experience in food, beverage and cafe-driven growth.

John Rossi

Senior Director of Supply Chain at Sol-ti, a supply chain leader with 15 years of experience overseeing end-to-end operations.

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What they’re saying

“Sol-ti is entering an accelerated phase of growth, and expanding into new channels and markets requires leaders who can innovate while staying connected to the customer. This team will help us achieve that.”

— Pawan Kalra, President and CEO of Sol-ti

“Our mission at Sol-ti is to reach all walks of life delivering the nutrients, minerals and hydration people need every day. This leadership team brings the experience to help us grow thoughtfully while staying true to the customer-first standards that define our brand.”

— Ryne O'Donnell, Founder and Chairman of Sol-ti

The takeaway

The expansion of Sol-ti's leadership team signals the company's commitment to strategic growth, innovation, and maintaining its customer-centric approach as it expands into new retail and foodservice channels.