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Cold Zero Spirits, Friends and Family Round
Offering initial investments in the business through SAFE securities for investors with a desire for long term partnership.
Offering initial investments in the business through SAFE securities for investors with a desire for long term partnership. Cold Zero’s founders are proud-to-be-American veterans from the Special Operations community who were tired of drinking Russian vodka. That's why they distill and bottle their premium spirits with Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, one of the nation’s finest purveyors of spirits. Whether you’re a civilian, soldier, sailor, airman, or marine; a SEAL or Green Beret, Cold Zero is for you. A portion of Cold Zero's profits goes to organizations that enrich the lives of active-duty service members, their families, and the veteran community. Cold Zero is passionate about helping veterans thrive after their transition to civilian life, which is why they've partnered with Veteran non-profits like Warrior Rising, the Green Beret Foundation and the Medal of Honor Society. Their mission is to continue to serve through charitable donations and support to Veteran nonprofits that honor both the service and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. Cold Zero Spirits is THE next great Amercian distilled spirits company. An investment in Cold Zero is an investment in your personal legacy.
Use of Proceeds
Proceeds will go towards funding national distribution and field marketing initiatives to ensure sustainable velocity in both growth and sales.
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Meet the Cold Zero Spirits, Friends and Family Round team
Founder
Casey Maxted
Casey, a former US Army Special Forces “Green Beret,” served for 6 years before attending the FBI Academy. With 14 years as an FBI Special Agent, he focused on Counterterrorism, Counter Narcotics, Violent Crimes, and Crimes Against Children. Casey led global investigations and served on the United States Attorney General Protection Detail. He represented the FBI with DEA Task Force 1, intercepting narcotics in the Americas, and worked with DoD Special Mission Units.
Founder
Chad W.
Chad, a retired twenty-five-year military veteran, specialized in Special Forces. Post-retirement, he advised on USG contracts, including five years combating Improvised Explosive Devices in Syria and Iraq. He investigated corruption in Afghanistan, recovering millions in aid funds. Currently, he assesses Special Operations members for intelligence community assignments.
Strategic Advisor
Nick Lavery
Strategic Advisor RANK: CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY Nick, born and raised in Massachusetts, is an active-duty Green Beret within The United States Army Special Forces tasked with conducting critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare
Founder
Casey Maxted
Casey, a former US Army Special Forces “Green Beret,” served for 6 years before attending the FBI Academy. With 14 years as an FBI Special Agent, he focused on Counterterrorism, Counter Narcotics, Violent Crimes, and Crimes Against Children. Casey led global investigations and served on the United States Attorney General Protection Detail. He represented the FBI with DEA Task Force 1, intercepting narcotics in the Americas, and worked with DoD Special Mission Units.
Founder
Chad W.
Chad, a retired twenty-five-year military veteran, specialized in Special Forces. Post-retirement, he advised on USG contracts, including five years combating Improvised Explosive Devices in Syria and Iraq. He investigated corruption in Afghanistan, recovering millions in aid funds. Currently, he assesses Special Operations members for intelligence community assignments.
Strategic Advisor
Nick Lavery
Strategic Advisor RANK: CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY Nick, born and raised in Massachusetts, is an active-duty Green Beret within The United States Army Special Forces tasked with conducting critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare
Advisors
Jeff Quint
Jeff Quint, a certified public accountant from Eastern Iowa, and his wife Laurie launched Cedar Ridge, which has become one of the region’s largest wineries and craft distilleries, specializing in family-farmed grain-to-glass whiskey.
Murphy Quint
Born in Minnesota and raised in Iowa, Murphy Quint began distilling spirits at age 15, assisting his family in opening Cedar Ridge. He has since helped develop award-winning Iowa spirits and aims to leave a whiskey legacy in the Midwest.
Jamie Siefken
With extensive work experience in the hospitality and beverage industry, Jamie Siefken currently serves as the General Manager/Executive Vice President at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, holding the position since January 2020. Previously, they were the General Manager at Cedar Ridge Vineyards starting in May 2010.
Kenneth Breneman
Former financial leader within Goldman Sachs, specializing in Alternative Investments, corporate restructuring, financial/decision modeling, and strategic implementation. Army Veteran, Founder and CEO of Mainstreet Bonds.
Ken Vennera
Ken Vennera, Chief of Staff of Warrior Rising, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Marketing from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a Juris Doctor degree from Widener University School of Law Delaware, and a Master’s in Law degree from Villanova University School of Law.
Mike "Mac" Crumblin
After military service, Mac earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, co-founding the Armed Forces Alumni Association. In a career spanning over 25 years, he’s served as an E-staff leader for sales, marketing, business development, and CEO of three start-ups, including a green energy company in Jakarta, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. His early career involved software development, M&A, product management, marketing, and strategic alliances.
Stan Teaderman
Stan Teaderman, a Napa Valley native, established his propane gas business in 1967, expanding operations across Northern California, Nevada, and internationally. In 1978, he and his wife Patty purchased a 14-acre Oakville property, founding Teaderman Vineyards, known for its Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Active in the Napa Valley community, Stan supports various causes while enjoying hobbies like fishing, classic cars, and travel, exploring destinations from the Yukon to the Amazon.
Jason Van Camp
Jason, a Washington D.C. native raised in Springfield, Virginia, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1995. He played linebacker for the Army Black Knights football team, served a two-year LDS-Mormon mission to Russia, and won the General Loeffke Award for Excellence in Foreign Languages. Following his graduation, Jason earned his Ranger tab at U.S. Army Ranger School and later became a Green Beret, serving as a Detachment Commander with 10th Special Forces Group. He received numerous awards, including the Bronze Star with V device for Valor. After completing his MBA from Brigham Young University in 2013, he developed a passion for entrepreneurship, leading him to found Warrior Rising and serve as CEO of Mission 6 Zero. Jason values servant leadership, determination, and the power of storytelling. He is the current Executive Director of Warrior Rising.
Nick Lavery
Nick is the founder and CEO of Precision Components LLC where he and Team MACHINE train, advise, enable, and inspire organizations and individuals to unlock capacity and increase capability. He is also the best-selling author of Objective Secure—the battle-tested guide to goal achievement. Nick is a warrior, leader, teammate, and most importantly a proud husband and father of two young boys. Nick enjoys reading, writing, lifting weights, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and shooting. Most significantly, he enjoys building forts, Legos, getting dirty, drawing, and reading with his sons and traveling, eating dinner, and watching movies with his wife.
Earl Plumlee
Earl D. Plumlee, born on April 6, 1980, is a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Silver Star for his courageous actions in Afghanistan on August 28, 2013. President Joe Biden presented him with the Medal of Honor on December 16, 2021, during the same ceremony where Alwyn Cashe and Christopher Celiz were posthumously awarded the honor.
Testimonials
"Working on this project with the Cold Zero team is an incredible honor. Blending whiskey is always fun, but doing it alongside national heroes takes it to a whole new level. The quality of the whiskey matches the caliber of the people behind it."
Murphy Quint, Head Distiller, Cedar Ridge Distillery