TUCSON, Ariz.Gum Technology announced a number of key personnel changes. Joshua Brooks has been named president of the company. Brooks was previously Gum Technologys general manager and vice president of sales and marketing.

Aida Prenzno has been promoted to vice president of technology, which places her in charge of all research and development, and quality control. Prenzno was previously Gum Technologys laboratory director. The company also hired Patricia "Tish" O'Callaghan as its new chief financial officer.

I personally cannot think of any three people more qualified for their positions than Josh, Aida and Tish," said Allen Freed, CEO of Gum Technology. We're very excited about the future and we see 2014 as having the potential to be a breakthrough year for Gum Technology, especially under their guidance and leadership."