Rachel Thomas

With almost two decades in the marketing world, Rachel started her journey back in 2007, diving headfirst into the fast-paced world of the music industry. Over ten years, she gained experience in Marketing, PR, and Product Management. In 2016, she transitioned to the CPG sector, focusing on Brand Management, Marketing Direction, and immersive brand experiences. Before joining Schilling Cider, Rachel found her passion for Brand at a Hard Kombucha company in Southern California. Today, Rachel leads Schilling’s Brand and Marketing Direction, overseeing Schilling Hard Cider, Schilling Hard Lemonade, Excelsior Imperial Ciders, and VIDA MATÉ. She establishes brand standards, crafts innovative packaging strategies, and executes impactful campaigns. She also takes immense pride in mentoring her high-performing team and learning from their insights, believing their collective efforts drive success. Outside of work, Rachel dedicates much of her time to reading and collecting books. She balances her literary pursuits with “survival skills” like eating, drinking, running (at her pace), and sleeping. A Pacific Northwest native, Rachel splits her time between Seattle, WA, and the Southwest of England with her partner, Craig, and her little cat, Moona.