Julie G. Ruehl

Ms. Ruehl has served as a member of the Zevia board of directors since March 2021. Ms. Ruehl most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of Fly Leasing Limited, a global commercial aircraft leasing company, from August 2017 until its acquisition by Carlyle Aviation Partners in August 2021. From November 2011 to December 2015, Ms. Ruehl served as the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Big Heart Pet Brands and for its predecessor, Del Monte Corporation, then one of the country’s largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded pet products and food products for the U.S. retail market. From May 2005 to October 2011, Ms. Ruehl served in senior financial positions with Del Monte Corporation and its parent, Del Monte Foods Company. From 2002 to 2005, Ms. Ruehl served in a senior financial position with Sanmina Corporation, a global provider of electronics manufacturing services, prior to which she served as an Audit Partner at Arthur Andersen LLP. In March 2022, Ms. Ruehl was appointed to the board of Wine.com, the nation's leading online wine retailer, and has been appointed as chair of the audit committee. In November 2021, Ms. Ruehl was appointed to the board of Wizeline, Inc., a global technology services company, and has been appointed as chair of the audit committee. Ms. Ruehl earned her B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University.