The Tinley Beverage Company Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Shreyas Balakrishnan to the Company's board of directors. Mr. Balakrishnan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company's strategic partner, Blaze Life Holdings. Prior to joining BLH, Mr. Balakrishnan spent almost 20 years with Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev, last serving as President of Cutwater Spirits.

Mr. Balakrishnan also helmed Anheuser-Busch's Elysian Brewing Co. as President and General Manager, where he successfully planned and executed the national expansion of the regional, Seattle-based brand. He also held key leadership positions across Anheuser-Busch brewing and distribution operations, as well as leading integration for the North American acquisitions.