SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, Dec. 1, 2025 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Billy Roberts to Account Executive II, Food Service On-Premise (FSOP).

Roberts began his career at the Ozarks Coca-Cola Rolla branch, in 1994 as a Route Driver. He progressed through a series of leadership positions in Branson, Rolla, West Plains, and Arkansas, including District Sales Manager, Regional Manager, Account Manager, Immediate Consumption Manager, Future Consumption Manager, and Area Sales Manager.

Throughout his tenure, he gained comprehensive experience in multiple facets of the business, including Load Crew operations, Route Supervision, and Cooler Service.

As a veteran of the Army and National Guard, Roberts was a member of the Coca-Cola Worldwide Military Customer Accounts Team and represented the company on the Morale Welfare and Recreation committee at U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood near Waynesville.

Roberts and his wife, Joey, reside in Hollister. They have two sons, Cody (Blythe) of Olathe, Kansas, Cole of Hollister; and two grandchildren, Ivy and Georgia Lee.

About Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned bottler operating in Missouri for 105 years. Founded by the Rice family in 1920, Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper products are manufactured in Springfield, with sales and distribution branches in Springfield, Bolivar, Joplin, Rolla, West Plains, and Northwest Arkansas. The company distributes over 650 Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper products across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and employs nearly 900 associates. More information about Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is available at www.cocacolaozarks.com.