Talking Rain Beverage Company, makers of the No. 1 sparkling water brand, Sparkling Ice, announced the hiring of its new vice president of technology, Marlee Perez, who brings over 20 years of experience in aligning IT and business strategy.  

By implementing a planful and cohesive approach, Perez and her team will help the organization continue to exceed consumers’ expectations for bold, flavor-forward, better-for-you beverages and serve as a strong partner to its retail and distribution customers. 

Prior to joining Talking Rain, Perez was vice president of IT at Alamo Group Inc., where she led the company’s IT strategy. She has also held key technology leadership roles at ITT Inc. and Tesoro Corporation. 

An advocate of higher education, Perez holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education from Asbury University and a master’s degree in organizational development and leadership from the University of Incarnate Word. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational learning and change from Baylor University.