Key Takeaways
- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW) named Jon Gutoski Chief Financial Officer effective August 17, 2026.
- Gutoski succeeds Kostas Dafoulas, who served as interim CFO since January 2024 and resigned to pursue other opportunities.
- Gutoski had been Edible Garden’s Controller since June 2026 and previously held finance roles at NOW CFO, Design House Corp., Merck KGaA, LaBudde Group and Kerry Foods.
- He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an MBA in finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
- CEO Jim Kras said Gutoski’s time as Controller gave him a solid grasp of the company’s financial operations and strategic direction.
Edible Garden Names Jon Gutoski Chief Financial Officer
Edible Garden AG Incorporated (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a controlled-environment agriculture company based in Belvidere, New Jersey, appointed Jon Gutoski as Chief Financial Officer effective August 17, 2026. Gutoski moves into the role from Controller, a position he took on in June 2026. He replaces Kostas Dafoulas, who had served as interim CFO since January 2024 and stepped down to pursue other interests.
As CFO, Gutoski will oversee financial strategy, accounting, reporting, treasury and internal-control functions at Edible Garden, and will support the company’s growth initiatives and long-term objectives.
A Promotion From Controller to CFO
“We are pleased to promote Jon to Chief Financial Officer. During his time as Controller, Jon has developed a strong understanding of our business, financial operations, and strategic priorities, while demonstrating the financial leadership and operational discipline that we believe are important as we continue to grow,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden.
“Having had the opportunity to work closely with the Edible Garden team as Controller, I am honored to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer. My experience with the Company has given me a strong understanding of our financial operations, business priorities, and the opportunities ahead,” Gutoski said.
Gutoski’s Background in Finance and Accounting
Before joining Edible Garden, Gutoski served as Interim CFO and Controller at NOW CFO from January to June 2026. He was CFO of Design House Corp. from June 2023 to May 2024, and spent more than three years as Multi-Site Controller at Merck KGaA between January 2020 and June 2023. Earlier in his career, he was Corporate Controller at LaBudde Group, Plant Controller at Kerry Foods and an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Gutoski holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an MBA in finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He has also served as CFO and Treasurer of the Jim Luther New Hope Center.
Edible Garden’s Controlled-Environment Operations
Edible Garden grows organic produce under its Zero-Waste Inspired farming model, with products sold in more than 6,000 retail locations across the United States, the Caribbean and South America. The company runs vertically integrated greenhouses in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Webster City, Iowa; and Belvidere, New Jersey, along with a network of contract growers, and also markets nutrition brands including Vitamin Way, Vitamin Whey, Kick Sports Nutrition, Pulp and Pickle Party.
