SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, MAY 22, 2025 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Tommy Moore, from Bolivar, to the position of regional distribution manager at the organization’s headquarters in Springfield.

For the last 25 years, Moore has served as Ozarks’ Bolivar branch operations manager. In his new role, Moore will manage Springfield delivery and fleet operations in addition to Bolivar operations.

Moore has been employed at Ozarks Coca-Cola for 38 years, having started with the company sorting glass bottles in Bolivar after graduating high school from Halfway. His previous positions include warehouse, delivery, and sales. He is a long-time resident of the Bolivar area, where he lives with his family.

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 over 100 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 close to 900 associates. More information about Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is available at  www.cocacolaozarks.com.