Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company celebrates service milestones

SPRINGFIELD, MO, April 8, 2026 - Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company recently celebrated service milestones for eight employees at its Rolla branch.
 
“We are honored to celebrate these employees and their service to Ozarks Coca-Cola,” said Bruce Long, President/CEO. “Our success is built on the dedication, integrity, and talent of our people. I am deeply grateful to each employee who has invested their time, energy, and heart into this organization. Your years of service have shaped who we are today, and I thank you for your commitment to our customers and the Rolla community.”
 
35-year honoree: Craig Admire
30-year honoree: Kelly Young
25-year honoree: Todd King
20-year honoree: Bud Carnessali
15-year honorees: Matt Eames and Oather Landers
5-year honorees: Matt Ice and Quintin Nave
 
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.