Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Names Marc Umscheid Chief Operating Officer

PETALUMA, Calif., May 08, 2018 -- Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNOA), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets unique and effective dermatological solutions, announced today that Marc Umscheid has been promoted to chief operating officer effective immediately.

“Since joining Sonoma in January of last year after a 17-year career at the Clorox Company, Marc has added significant value to our strategic thinking, brand-building, innovation and digital marketing efforts,” says Jim Schutz, CEO.  “We look forward to Marc taking on an expanded role while helping us grow profitably.”

Umscheid is a graduate of Cornell University, where he received both a BS in business management/finance and an MBA from the Johnson Graduate School of Management. 

About Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sonoma is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and markets unique and effective solutions for the treatment of dermatological conditions and advanced tissue care. The company’s products, sold throughout the United States and internationally, have improved outcomes for more than five million patients globally by reducing infections, itch, pain, scarring and harmful inflammatory responses. The company's headquarters are in Petaluma, California, with manufacturing operations in the United States and Latin America. European marketing and sales are headquartered in Roermond, Netherlands. More information can be found at www.sonomapharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information herein, matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the commercial and technology progress and future financial performance of Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “taking on,” and “grow,” among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business that could cause actual results to vary, including such risks that regulatory clinical and guideline developments may change, scientific data may not be sufficient to meet regulatory standards or receipt of required regulatory clearances or approvals, clinical results may not be replicated in actual patient settings, protection offered by the Company’s patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by its competitors, the available market for the Company’s products will not be as large as expected, the Company’s products will not be able to penetrate one or more targeted markets, revenues will not be sufficient to fund further development and clinical studies,  as well as uncertainties relative to varying product formulations and a multitude of diverse regulatory and marketing requirements in different countries and municipalities, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Bob Miller
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(925) 787-6218