Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Announces New Region General Managers

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September 10, 2025

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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) today announced the appointment of four Region General Managers to lead its newly established operating regions, marking a significant milestone in the company’s “Next 10” strategy for growth and transformation.

Pictured Left to Right: John Browning, Region General Manager, North Florida; Scottie Walker, Region General Manager, South Florida; Derek Frederickson, Region General Manager, Central Florida; Teddy Mejeur, Region General Manager, West Florida

“Our new Region General Managers are fully aligned with our customer-first mindset and have a deep understanding of the unique dynamics within their markets. Their expertise and ability to drive collaboration and empower teams will be instrumental in delivering localized excellence, strengthening relationships, and driving growth across every corner of our footprint,” said Jamaal Medley, Vice President, Field Operations.

The newly appointed leaders will oversee the North, Central, South, and West regions, each bringing extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering results.

John Browning, Region General Manager – North Florida (Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala)
Derek Fredrickson, Region General Manager – Central Florida (Orlando, Daytona, Brevard, Ft. Pierce)
Scottie Walker, Region General Manager – South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach)
Teddy Mejeur, Region General Manager – West Florida (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Winter Haven, Sebring, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Spring Hill)

“This is more than a structural shift, it’s a bold step forward in how we serve our customers and communities. By empowering leaders to drive performance at the regional level, we’re unlocking new opportunities for growth, agility, and deeper local engagement. It’s a reflection of our commitment to being closer to our customers and more responsive to the dynamic markets we operate in,” said Cass Black, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of Coke Florida.

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 www.cokeflorida.com.