SPRINGFIELD, MO, APRIL 13, 2026 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Cole Claunch to district sales manager.

Claunch joined the company in 2019 in a part-time pull-up position and quickly advanced through several roles. He moved into a full-time merchandising position, was later promoted to merchandising supervisor, and most recently served as a field sales manager.

“Cole has a proven track record of understanding customer needs and ensuring our brands are represented with excellence. His leadership will strengthen our service and sales team across the territory,” said Candice Chang, senior vice president of sales and marketing. “We’re proud to see him step into this next chapter.”

A graduate of Wheatland High School, Claunch resides in Stockton 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 more than 900 associates.