
Edwin “Cookie” Rice, Chief Executive Officer
In 1953, Edwin C. “Cookie” Rice joined the family business and currently serves as CEO . Cookie, his daughters, and his nieces share ownership of Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper. Under their leadership and direction, the company employs approximately
700 people who provide production, warehouse, delivery, and equipment services. We manufacture our products in Springfield and operate sales centers in Springfield, Joplin, Bolivar, Rolla, and West Plains, Missouri, and Lowell, Arkansas.
Executive Leadership
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Bruce Long
President & COO -
Sally Hargis
Vice President/Chairman -
John Richardson
Vice President
of Sales -
Steve Williams
Vice President
of Operations -
Cole Mashburn
Director of Equipment
Services & Company Relations -
Michelle Heidt
Senior Vice President/CFO -
Patrick Rank
Director of Manufacturing -
Gregory Hargis
General Counsel
Sales Leadership
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Scott Faaborg
Mass Grocery—Key Account
Manager -
Casey Eddings
Convenience—Key Account
Manager -
Steven Todd
Corporate Sales Manager -
Chris Estes
Value/Drug and FSOP Key Account Manager -
Kelli Wasson
Corporate
Marketing Manager -
Michael Miner
Walmart/Sams
– Key Account Manager