Steve Weymer

Steve Weymer is a seasoned veteran in the specialty beverage industry, with extensive experience in production, operations, marketing, and distribution. He holds dual degrees from the University of California and an MBA from the University of Colorado, blending academic insight with a hands-on approach to business. As the founder of WaterBox LLC in Columbus, Georgia, Steve focuses on developing environmentally responsible beverage alternatives that reduce plastic waste through innovative carton packaging. Over his career, Steve has helped more than 45 U.S. and European companies market natural and organic functional beverages. His practical leadership style emphasizes efficiency, product integrity, and sustainability. With pending patents in beverage hydration and packaging technology, he continues to drive innovation aimed at improving beverage quality while minimizing environmental impact. WaterBox operates with a mission to reduce plastic pollution by utilizing sustainable packaging. Its liquid paperboard cartons use pressed paper with minimal recyclable plastic components, cutting energy consumption and material waste compared to plastic bottles. The company sources water from local mountain springs at facilities in Northern California, Southwestern Utah, Northwestern Georgia, and central Pennsylvania, thereby reducing transportation emissions and supporting regional economies. Steve Weymer’s leadership combines business expertise with a commitment to the environment. He has formulated natural and organic products sold through leading retailers, including Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Sprouts, and Jimbo’s. Beyond his business endeavors, he supports various environmental and charitable organizations, including the Surfrider Foundation, Catholic Charities, Wounded Warriors, and Towers to Tunnels. He has also shared his insights on sustainability and plastic waste at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California.