Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company announces promotions

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, JAN. 2, 2026 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company announces the promotions of Rick Bryant, Cameron Hanson and Heath Turnbough.

Rick Bryant has been promoted to product supply manager. With 14 years at the company, he will now oversee product supply operations, lead strategic planning, and drive improvements to support long-term growth.


Cameron Hanson has moved into the assistant product supply manager position. Hanson has been with Ozarks Coca-Cola for 7 years, previously serving as product supply analyst. In his new role, he will assist with product supply operations and will take on expanded leadership responsibilities.


Heath Turnbough has been named district manager in Rolla. Turnbough has dedicated 13 years of service to Ozarks. Over the years, he has held several positions, including merchandiser, FSOP, Walmart account manager, field sales manager, and relief account manager.

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. More information about Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is available at  www.cocacolaozarks.com.

Refreshing the Ozarks since 1920