Cook, George and Nielsen Elected to Coca-Cola UNITED Board of Directors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 1, 2025) – Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) announced today that Richard P. Cook, Lori George and Beeland Nielsen have been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.

“We are proud to welcome Richard, Lori, and Beeland as Directors,” said Board Chairman Conrad Rafield. “Each of them is widely respected for their leadership and expertise in their respective fields, and we are confident that their insight and vision will help guide Coca-Cola UNITED into the future. We look forward to the perspective they’ll bring as we continue to grow, innovate and serve our communities.”

As Cook, George and Nielsen join the board, two members have announced their retirement effective May 1 – Walker Jones and Helen Smith Price. Jones, retired Coca-Cola UNITED Community Relations Director, has served on the board since 1992. Price, retired Vice President of Global Community Affairs and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation, has served on the board since 2018. Please read more here.