Ross Yamashita Promoted to Vice President of Marketing for Spearmint Rhino

NORCO, Calif. — Spearmint Rhino has announced the promotion of Ross Yamashita to the position of vice president of marketing, where he will oversee the marketing and art departments for all three Spearming Rhino companies: Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Clubs, Spearmint Rhino Films and Ninn Worx_SR.

Yamashita previously held the position of corporate marketing manager, where he oversaw all aspects of marketing, public relations and advertising for all of the gentlemen’s club locations in the U.S. He will continue to fulfill these duties in his new role.

“I am fully confident in Ross’s abilities to handle the day-to-day decision making for all of our companies,” said John Gray, CEO of Spearmint Rhino. “He will act as my liaison with all our current vendors, and will be responsible for not only maintaining and fostering our current relationships but also creating and establishing new, key relationships to help expand the Spearmint Rhino brand.”

Prior to joining Spearmint Rhino in 2007, Yamashita managed and ran several gentlemen’s clubs in Las Vegas.

“I’m happy to be given this opportunity,” Yamashita said. “With Spearmint Rhino Films and Ninn Worx_SR added to our already successful gentlemen’s club chain, it’s a very exciting time for Spearmint Rhino.”

Yamashita can be reached at (951) 371-3788, or via email at ryamashita@spearmintrhino.com.

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