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5 days ago
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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Sponsors Its 19th Habitat Home Build as It Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary
Coke Florida surpasses $1.5M in support for Habitat for Humanity TAMPA, Fla., June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), continues its partnership with Habitat for Humanity as it completes construction on two new single-family homes by the end of June. Construction is underway in Tampa with Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County and in Spring Hill with Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. The Spring Hill project represents the very first Habitat for Humanity home build in the county. Since the company's founding in 2015, Coke Florida has maintained a commitment to empowering underserved communities by providing the foundation for families to build a viable and sustainable future. This commitment focuses on Economic Empowerment, which is one of the company's community pillars designed to assist in creating stability and self-reliance within the communities it serves. The company is proud to support Habitat's efforts by providing funding and volunteerism through our associate base. To date, Coke Florida associates have contributed more than 3,400 hours of service supporting construction activities. "As we celebrate our company's 10-year anniversary, Coke Florida is honored to also celebrate our long-standing relationships with Habitat for Humanity," said Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications for Coke Florida. "We know that there's no better way to strengthen our communities than to empower home ownership as it builds stability and self-reliance while providing a sense of purpose for families. As a member of the community, we are grateful to be able to provide the needed resources to support this impactful initiative." Home builds supported by the company include a sustainability component as well which encourages water stewardship. A rain barrel system, constructed using repurposed 50-gallon syrup drums from the company's manufacturing process, are installed to help conserve water usage and reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and storing rainwater to be reused to water plants and shrubbery. About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four Green Circle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts J. Katrinda McQueenVice President, CommunicationsCoca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC813-557-9088 | Kmcqueen@
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Sponsors Its 19
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), continues its partnership with Habitat for Humanity as it completes construction on two new single-family homes by the end of June. Construction is underway in Tampa with Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County and in Spring Hill with Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. The Spring Hill project represents the very first Habitat for Humanity home build in the county. Since the company's founding in 2015, Coke Florida has maintained a commitment to empowering underserved communities by providing the foundation for families to build a viable and sustainable future. This commitment focuses on Economic Empowerment, which is one of the company's community pillars designed to assist in creating stability and self-reliance within the communities it serves. The company is proud to support Habitat's efforts by providing funding and volunteerism through our associate base. To date, Coke Florida associates have contributed more than 3,400 hours of service supporting construction activities. "As we celebrate our company's 10-year anniversary, Coke Florida is honored to also celebrate our long-standing relationships with Habitat for Humanity,' said Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications for Coke Florida. 'We know that there's no better way to strengthen our communities than to empower home ownership as it builds stability and self-reliance while providing a sense of purpose for families. As a member of the community, we are grateful to be able to provide the needed resources to support this impactful initiative.' Home builds supported by the company include a sustainability component as well which encourages water stewardship. A rain barrel system, constructed using repurposed 50-gallon syrup drums from the company's manufacturing process, are installed to help conserve water usage and reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and storing rainwater to be reused to water plants and shrubbery. About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four Green Circle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit
Business Wire
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Coke Florida Announces Leadership Appointments in Jacksonville and Tampa Territories
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC ('Coke Florida') announces the appointment of Jack Palmorn as the new Territory General Manager for the Jacksonville territory. Palmorn, who began his career in the Coke System over 20 years ago, has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as Territory General Manager in Daytona, Territory General Manager Brevard, and most recently as Territory General Manager for Ft. Myers, one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida. The Jacksonville territory includes manufacturing, sales, and distribution operations that support most of north Florida. Additionally, Teddy Mejeur has been named Territory General Manager for the Tampa territory. Mejeur started his career with the Coke system in 2011 in south Florida, holding several positions in sales leadership, including Area Sales Manager and Sales Director. In 2022 he moved to territory leadership serving as the Territory General Manager for St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Tampa is home to Coke Florida's newly completed automated warehouse operation. Jamaal Medley, Coke Florida's Vice President for Field Franchise Operations shared, 'I have personally worked with Jack and Teddy over the years as they have supported our Coke Florida business. Both are proven leaders with the commitment and dedication that allows us to serve Florida consumers and customers across the state. They will play pivotal roles as we continue to grow our business.' About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four Green Circle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Coke Florida Names New Leaders for Distribution and Manufacturing Operations
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced today that Leroy Yancey, Jr. has been named to lead Distribution Operations and James 'Jim' Boyce has been promoted to lead the company's Manufacturing Operations. Leroy and Jim will play a key role in the strategy and strong execution that are essential to our growth in the Florida marketplace. Share Yancey, who currently serves as Vice President, Manufacturing Operations, will move into the role of Vice President, Distribution Operations. He has more than 15 years experience across the Coca-Cola system and joined Coke Florida in 2017. In his new role, he will lead the execution of the company's distribution network, which includes traditional and automated warehousing and fleet operations. Boyce, who currently serves as Territory General Manager for Coke Florida's Tampa market, will move into the role of Vice President, Manufacturing Operations. Jim has held numerous roles across manufacturing operations over his 17 years in the Coca-Cola system. In his new role, he will oversee Coke Florida's manufacturing operations that produce more than 100 million cases of beverages annually. 'Our Product Supply Network is built on the strength of our ability to produce great products and to distribute them efficiently to our customers and consumers,' shared Jason Reed, Senior Vice President, Product Supply Network. 'Producing more than 100 million cases of product each year and leveraging a fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles to distribute these products, Leroy and Jim will play a key role in the strategy and strong execution that are essential to our growth in the Florida marketplace,' he continued. About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four Green Circle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Coke Florida Names Leader for Community Focus
BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC ('Coke Florida') announces the appointment of Shannon Smith to Senior Director, Community and Stakeholder Engagement. Smith joined Coke Florida nearly ten years ago as Director of Sales for the Tampa market where she led sales execution activities across all retail channels. Shannon also played an instrumental role in developing and maintaining key relationships with customer partners such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Publix, and Walmart as well as with key community partners such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. Smith's new role will include ensuring that Coke Florida's community engagement is a catalyst for positive impact and shared value with the company's customers and consumers. 'Coke Florida has an ongoing commitment to the communities where we live, work, and play. This commitment is met through our ability to partner with key stakeholders across these communities. Adding Shannon to the team allows us to strengthen our commitment and our engagement with these partners,' shared Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President for Government Affairs, Public Relations, and Communications at Coke Florida. Shannon added, 'I am honored to step into this new role. It will allow me to extend my reach across the entire Coke Florida footprint and the opportunity to increase the impact and contribution that Coke Florida has on our Florida communities.' Shannon is graduate of Leadership Tampa Bay, Class of 2022 and serves on the board of Feeding Tampa Bay. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Alcorn State University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Belhaven University. About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four GreenCircle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit
