SPRINGFIELD, MO, MARCH 12, 2026 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Matt Howard to account executive, food service on-premise.

Howard began his career with the company in 2000 as a relief driver before advancing to a full-time driver position and later transitioning into sales. He spent 22 years as a field sales manager in the Bolivar area and was promoted to district sales manager in 2024.
Howard resides in Bolivar 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 and employs more than 800 associates.