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Darrin Johnson - Vice President of SalesTastefully Simple Hires New Vice President of Sales

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact: Lynn Grueneich
320.763.2100

Alexandria, Minnesota - Darrin Johnson, former vice president of medical sales at Mead Johnson Nutritionals, a division of Bristol-Myers Squibb, has joined Tastefully Simple as the vice president of sales. In this role, Johnson will develop and implement strategic sales initiatives and identify opportunities for growth for the direct sales gourmet food company.

"Darrin is a great fit for Tastefully Simple," says Jill Blashack Strahan, founder and CEO. "With his experience in sales, strategic planning and leadership, we have no doubt he'll be an influential contributor on our team."

Johnson worked for Mead Johnson Nutritionals for 17 years in various roles. He holds a master of arts degree in communications from North Dakota State University and is completing a masters in business administration degree with Washington University Olin Business School in St. Louis, Missouri.

"I am very excited to join this special company," Johnson says. "The Tastefully Simple story is compelling, as are its people, products, culture and leadership."

Johnson, who currently lives in Evansville, Indiana, will be relocating to the Alexandria area with his wife and their three children.

About Tastefully Simple
Tastefully Simple is the original national home taste-testing company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet foods. The company's unique, high-quality products are offered through more than 25,000 independent consultants across the United States. For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or the business opportunity, call 866.448.6446. For more information about Tastefully Simple, visit tastefullysimple.com.