SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, JAN. 12, 2026 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Shon Brubaker to automation system manager.

For the last 20 years, Brubaker served as a dispatcher at Ozarks Coca-Cola. In his new role, he will oversee automation system efficiency, performance, integration and reliability while managing analytics to drive continuous improvement.

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.