SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, Oct. 28, 2025 – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Joe Storlie to Senior Manager of Food Service On-Premise (FSOP).

Storlie began his career with Coca-Cola in 1997 as a merchandiser. Over his 28-year tenure, he has held various leadership and management positions, most recently serving as the regional sales manager for Northwest Arkansas. In his new role, he will manage and oversee the organization’s FSOP business unit and team, supporting Ozarks Coca-Cola customers on-site, including restaurants, theme parks, stadiums, universities, hotels, and resorts. Storlie and his family live in Northwest Arkansas and are actively involved in their community.

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 105 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.