Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company promotes Allen Rich to new role

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, JAN. 14, 2026 - Ozarks Coca‑Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has promoted Allen Rich to account executive for the drug and value channel. Rich has supported customers in the Rolla area for 14 years, beginning his career as a merchandiser and progressing through roles including merchandising manager, account manager, relief account manager, and most recently, district sales manager. He and his family reside in Lebanon. 

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.