Chris Hall, previously the company's COO, has been named the permanent CEO of Talking Rain Beverage Company as of April 2, according to BevNET. Hall replaces interim CEO Marcus Smith, who will remain on as president. This is just over a year after the sudden departure of Kevin Klock, who resigned as CEO in March 2017. Hall is a 10 year veteran with Talking Rain, and prior to serving as COO was previously vice president of sales.