UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):June 2, 2014
Fresh Promise Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | | 00-24723 | | 88-0393257 |
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
1111 Alderman Drive, Suite 210
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(Address of principal executive offices)
(770) 521-9826
(Telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors, Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Resignation of Director and Officer
On June 2, 2014, Joseph C. Canouse resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Fresh Promise Foods, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Canouse informed the Company that his decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Appointment of Director and Officer
On June 4, 2014, the Board approved by unanimous written consent the appointment of Scott Martin as a member of the Board and Secretary of the Company, effectiveas of such date.
On June 4, 2014, the Board also approved by unanimous written consent the appointment of Mr. Kevin P. Quirk as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Quirk currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a director and will retain his current positions.
Scott Martin, age 44, Director and Secretary
Mr. Scott C. Martin, 44 years old, brings almost twenty years of experience in finance, consulting and public company restructuring to the Company. Previously, beginning in 1996, with J.P. Carey, Inc. and affiliated companies, Mr. Martin was involved in financing various public and private companies. Beginning in 2011, he was Executive Vice President with American Premium Water Corporation, which transitioned from financial services to selling spring water. From 2013 through present, Mr. Martin has been an Executive Vice President for the Company.
Mr. Martin has an undergraduate degree from Stetson University, where he graduated in 1992.
The Board believes that Mr. Martin’s finance and consulting experience will be an asset to the Company and will help to accelerate its growth efforts.
Family Relationships
Mr. Martin does not have any family relationship with a current officer or director of the Company.
Related Party Transactions
There are no applicable related party transactions.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| | | |
| 17.1 | | Letter of Resignation from Joseph C. Canouse, dated June 2, 2014 * |
*filed herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| | Fresh Promise Foods, INC. |
| | | |
| Date: June 6, 2014 | By: | /s/ Kevin P. Quirk |
| | Name: | Kevin P. Quirk |
| | Title: | Chief Executive Officer and President |
