Tully's Coffee Board of Directors Begins National Search for CEO.Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2004 Tully's Coffee Tully's Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler based in Seattle, Washington. Its stores serve specialty coffees, espresso, baked goods, pastries, and coffee-related supplies. Corporation (Tully's) announces that its board of directors has begun a nationwide search to replace Anthony J. Gioia, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , after accepting his resignation -- effective July 11, 2004. In a letter to employees dated Thursday, May 6, 2004, Mr. Gioia said, "My wife Gail and I have thoroughly enjoyed the Seattle lifestyle and the Tully's family, but as many of you know, we dearly miss our children and our new grandson Grandson (gräNsôN`), Ger. Grandsee, town (1990 pop. 2,473), Vaud canton, W Switzerland, at the southwestern end of the Lake of Neuchâtel. . We plan on spending much time getting reacquainted with them all." Founder and Chairman of Tully's Coffee, Tom O'Keefe, said, "On a personal level, I'm happy for Tony that he has made a decision to be closer to his children and new grandchild who live in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . After all, Tully's is all about family and this is the most important part of life. "As far as the company is concerned, Tony has done what was asked of him when he was hired two years ago. Our business is steady after a period of explosive growth and he assisted in developing an incredible executive team that is poised to take Tully's into the future." During the last two years under Gioia's stewardship stewardship the occupation of being a steward or custodian. Referring to animals it implies the caring sort of relationship based on an acceptance of the need to include the rights of animals in overall plans to maintain financial viability. , Tully's introduced its Gourmet Softened soft·en v. soft·ened, soft·en·ing, soft·ens v.tr. 1. To make soft or softer. 2. To undermine or reduce the strength, morale, or resistance of. 3. Ice Cream, the Tully's Coffee Card and Dean & Deluca retail products, all contributing to six consecutive quarters of positive system-wide comparable store sales. Furthermore, Tully's is now available at approximately 2,000 grocery stores in nine Western states and is the coffee of choice for The Boeing Company and Leisure Care Retirement Communities. He was also responsible for helping launch the Tully's Limited Reserve Coffee Series. Founded in 1992, Tully's Coffee Corporation is a leading specialty coffee retailer, wholesaler and roaster roaster a young fowl for eating; weighs 5 to 7 lb at 6 months of age. . Tully's three operating divisions include retail, wholesale and international. The retail division operates specialty retail stores in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho, serving premium coffees from around the world, along with other complementary products. The wholesale division distributes Tully's fine coffees and related products through offices, food service outlets and leading supermarkets throughout the West. Tully's international division supports Tully's licensees in Asia. Tully's corporate headquarters and roasting roasting: see cooking. roasting In metallurgy, usually the first step in smelting ore to extract metal. The ore is heated in the presence of an abundant flow of air to drive off moisture and, if the metal-bearing mineral is a sulfide, convert it to plant are located at 3100 Airport Way S., in Seattle. For more information, call (800) 96-Tully or visit the Web site at www.tullys.com. |
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