Mentor Profile

Bio

With over 30 years in the consumer products industry, largely within the soft drink sector at Coca-Cola and 7-Up bottling systems in the U.S., Steve has held pivotal positions at Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation's largest Coke bottler. There, he served in roles such as Executive VP of Supply Chain, Senior VP & CFO, and President of Red Classic Transportation, driving growth from $300 million to $1.5 billion in revenue through strategic acquisitions.

Steve's contributions extend to board memberships at organizations like Southeastern Container and South Atlantic Canners, and significant supply chain projects across the U.S. Coca-Cola system. Beginning his career at Ernst & Young, Steve graduated from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, equipping him with deep insights into effective leadership and organizational transformation.

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