b'Coca-Cola UNITED Announces Key ExecutiveAppointmentsPlease join CCBA in congratulating our Coca-Cola UNITED colleagues!Mike Lurker, who assumed his current executive role in 2022, has been named Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mike is responsible for all areas of supply chain, including warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, product fulfillment, engineering, fleet, facilities, quality assurance, and sustainability. Mike has been with the Coca-Cola System for more than 40 years and Coke UNITED for half of that tenure!Billy Ray Johnson has been appointed Vice President, Warehouse Operations. He previously served as Corporate Senior Director of Warehouse Operations. In his new role, Billy is responsible for leading warehousing operations and product supply planning. He has been part of the Coca-Cola System for more than 20 years, starting as a merchandiser in Lawrenceville, Ga., with Coca-Cola Enterprises the former bottler arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Billy joined Coca-Cola UNITED in 2017, when the company acquired the Atlanta market territory, as East Region Director, Warehouse Operations. He will continue to be based in Atlanta.Grant Rafield has been appointed Vice President, Manufacturing Operations. He previously served as Corporate Senior Director of Supply Chain Execution. In his new role, Grant is responsible for manufacturing and quality and systems compliance, as well as transportation planning and procurement. He began his Coca-Cola UNITED career in 2010 as a junior management trainee working a variety of jobs in Birmingham. In 2015, Grant assumed the role of Product Innovation and Lifecycle Manager in Chattanooga, Tenn., and in 2018, was named Director of Lifecycle, Innovation and Demand Planning. Grant will continue to be based in Birmingham.Chip Sutter has been appointed Vice President, Customer Management and Revenue Growth.He previously served as Corporate Senior Director of Customer Management and Revenue Growth. In his new role, Chip is responsible for Coca-Cola UNITEDs business relationships with national retail sales customers. He also leads the companys growth strategy, pricing architecture and pricing administration. Chips Coca-Cola UNITED career spans more than three decades, serving in a variety of roles, including Marketing Manager, Key Account Manager, Cold Drink Sales Manager, and Key Accounts Director. Chip will continue to be based in Birmingham.Passing the TorchAfter more than 44 years in the Coca-Cola System, David Sours, Vice PresidentCommercial Leader-ship On Premise, will be retiring on June 28, 2024. David has worked with Coca-Cola UNITED since 2008 in the roles of DirectorCommercial Leadership and Corporate Vice PresidentOn Premise. His career within the Coca-Cola System began with Austin Coca-Cola in 1980 as a driver and was followed by numerous roles in operations, leading tohis specialization in On Premise. Davids tenure includes 28 years with Coca-Cola Enterprises, the former bottling arm of TheCoca-Cola Company, and 16 years with Coca-Cola UNITED. In addition to On Premise, David has worked as a servicemanager, sales center manager, and vice president of vending/wholesale. He has also served on many Coca-Cola System committees, including the On-Premise Steering Committee. His depth of knowledge and contributions to On Premise are invaluable. Davids influence will be missed not only within Coke UNITED but throughout the entire Coca-Cola System. 12'