
About Us
Waynesville Soda Jerks is a
family-owned business based in Western North Carolina, proudly making craft sodas since 2013.
We believe in using the best all-natural ingredients and local produce in order to
create craft sodas of the highest quality.
Experience the unique flavors of our handmade sodas... you can taste the difference!
We want to connect consumers to the quality, importance, and amazing offerings of our local agricultural community. Our mission is to source our primary ingredients directly from small farms throughout the Southern Appalachian region. This allows us to craft unique sodas & syrups that are not only delicious, but also support local businesses and create a lasting impact on our area.


Frequently asked questions
Meet the Jerks
Megan
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Founder & President
Favorite Soda Flavor: Cranberry Ginger
As a small business owner Megan wears many hats. Some days you'll find her helping customers in the gift shop and other days she is more behind the scenes.
Her roles include the company social media presence, inventory management, and our wholesale & retail customer service.
Chris
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Founder & Vice President
Favorite Soda Flavor: Ginger
Chris is our production manager. He oversees our daily production which could include fruit processing, syrup development, and packaging. He is a "Jack of all trades" and is the go to person for any troubleshooting issues. He is also responsible for ingredient sourcing, bottling operations and quality control.
Lianne

General Manager
Favorite Soda Flavor: Plum Lime
With a focus on Food Safety, Operations, & Human Resources, Lianne helps keep both the sodas and the team running smoothly. She's also taken up soda label designing and wholesale outreach, and can often be found taste-testing ‘for quality assurance,’ of course.
Juno

Production Supervisor
Favorite Soda Flavor: Concord Grape
Juno is our production supervisor and tied for first in company morale, alongside the "Little Jerks". She is always making us laugh! Juno is in charge of daily operations and production. She oversees produce processing, syrup production, and bottling operations.
Carrah

Operational & Retail Assistant
Favorite Soda Flavor: Blueberry Basil
As operational assistant, Carrah handles all things involving the Gift Shop and orders. She also assists with wholesale relationships, sales, and is behind the scenes answering questions online, as well as creating social media content.
Clay

Production Assistant
Favorite Soda Flavor: Raspberry Cream
Clay plays a key role behind the scenes in our production facility. He keeps things moving by taking on bigger projects around the facility and lending a hand with syrup production and bottling operations.
Lilly

Production & Retail Assistant
Favorite Soda Flavor: Apple Rosemary
Lilly is our most recent addition to the team, and fills a hybrid role of production assistance and Gift Shop assistance. You can also find her co-hosting our booth at the Haywood Historic Farmers Markets on Saturdays!
Grady

"Little Jerk" & Company Morale
Favorite Soda Flavor: Concord Grape
Grady is the son of founders Megan & Chris. He has grown up alongside the business and comes to work from time to time. His jobs include taste testing all incoming fruits, greeting customers in the gift shop and keeping everyone on their toes. He enjoys showing off his sweet Taekwondo skills and putting stickers on everything.
Cohen

"Little Jerk" & Cutie Pie Mascot
Favorite Soda Flavor: Any soda you put in his hands.
Cohen is the second son of founders Megan & Chris. He has spent many an afternoon nap in the office, beginning May of 2024. He enjoys slushies, coloring, and building block creations with his brother.