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Business Wire
5 days ago
- 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
6 days ago
- 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
Business Wire
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Coke Florida Hosts Grand Opening for New Tampa Distribution Center
BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) hosted the official grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Tampa Distribution Center and Fleet Facility yesterday, marking a major milestone of growth for the company in central Florida. The $300 million plus investment sits on the company's 156-acre site, located at US 301 and the Selmon Expressway, and features a new 800,000 square foot, fully automated warehouse facility and a 250,000 square foot state-of-the-art fleet maintenance facility. The new Tampa Distribution Center and Fleet Facility underscores Coke Florida's commitment to growth and dedication to local economic development. The facilities were constructed entirely using Florida-based contractors and vendors. Sustainability was also a core focus in the site's development, leading to the addition of wetlands, solar stations, trees, and apiaries to the property. For Troy Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Coke Florida, this facility is a culmination of promises made, promises kept. 'We said we were going to be a part of this community forever, and we meant it. For us, it's not just serving the best beverages to our consumers, not just being great partners to our customers, but also being an integral part of the fabric of the community each day.' The Tampa Bay region is a major market in the company's product supply network. Jim Boyce, Territory General Manager for Coke Florida's Tampa Bay Region, reflected on what the new facility means for the local team and their customers. He shared, 'This new facility equips us to serve our customers more efficiently and to expand our capacity. It also presents an incredible opportunity for Coke Florida to upskill its current employee base of the over 400 associates who work here.' The grand opening brought together company leaders, local officials, and community members, for a ceremonial ribbon cutting and guided tours of the facility. The atmosphere throughout the event was one of pride and excitement, as guests celebrated not just the opening of a world-class facility, but what it represents for the future of Coke Florida, and the central Florida community. The celebration was especially meaningful as it coincided with Coke Florida's 10-year anniversary. 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
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coke Florida, Black-Owned Beverage Company, Recognized As 2025 ‘Best Managed' In The US
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) – one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S. – was honored as a 2025 US Best Managed Companies Gold Standard Winner, an award recognizing achievements of U.S. private companies and their management teams, Business Wire reported. Coke Florida's Chief Executive Officer, Troy Taylor, called the recognition 'a tremendous honor' as the award goes to companies who have been recognized four or more years as U.S. Best Managed Companies. 'Being selected as a US Best Managed Company for the fourth year in a row while celebrating our 10 year anniversary is a tremendous honor,' Taylor said. 'I am incredibly proud of our over 5,000 associates whose passion for representing our brands, serving our customers, and engaging in our communities has propelled us to achieve Gold Standard recognition.' Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the US Best Managed Companies recognition is in collaboration with a global Deloitte Private program. Coke Florida is part of a robust cohort with over 1,600 companies from more than 44 countries with this achievement. Winners in 2025 are labeled as demonstrating excellence in strategic planning and execution and staying committed to their people, in addition to demonstrating strong financial performance and governance. Coke Florida is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the nation, producing, selling, and distributing Coke products to a territory with more than 21 million consumers across 47 counties in the Sunshine State. The company distributes 119 million cases of product across Florida. The recognition comes after huge leadership changes were announced in March 2025. According to Business Observer Florida, Coke Florida's President and Chief Operations Officer, Thomas Benford, will transition out of the company into an advisory role to Taylor in late 2025. Benford has worked for the company since its curation in 2015, taking the organization to vast heights. Taylor said the once-vice president of strategy and planning has made 'invaluable contributions' to Coke Florida. The company's chief customer officer, Andy Hill, is also moving into an expanded role as chief customer and commercial officer, while Gerald T. Charles, Jr. recently joined the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. RELATED CONTENT: The Future of Black Business and Entrepreneurship Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Companies Gold Standard Winner, which honors organizations that have been recognized for four or more years as US Best Managed Companies. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the award recognizes the achievements of US private companies and their management teams. 'Being selected as a US Best Managed Company for the fourth year in a row while celebrating our 10 year anniversary is a tremendous honor,' said Troy Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. 'I am incredibly proud of our over 5,000 associates whose passion for representing our brands, serving our customers, and engaging in our communities has propelled us to achieve Gold Standard recognition.' US Best Managed Companies is part of a global Deloitte Private program. The 2025 designees demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. Gold Standard winners have maintained their status and showcased their commitment to the program for four years. Coke Florida is part of an esteemed cohort of more than 1,600 companies from more than 44 countries who have achieved this designation. About the Best Managed Companies Program The Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices — strategy, execution, culture and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit 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 produces, 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 production 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 *Please see for a detailed description of their legal structure.
