Coke Florida Announces Leadership Appointments in Jacksonville and Tampa Territories
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC ('Coke Florida') announces the appointment of Jack Palmorn as the new Territory General Manager for the Jacksonville territory.
Palmorn, who began his career in the Coke System over 20 years ago, has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as Territory General Manager in Daytona, Territory General Manager Brevard, and most recently as Territory General Manager for Ft. Myers, one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida. The Jacksonville territory includes manufacturing, sales, and distribution operations that support most of north Florida.
Additionally, Teddy Mejeur has been named Territory General Manager for the Tampa territory. Mejeur started his career with the Coke system in 2011 in south Florida, holding several positions in sales leadership, including Area Sales Manager and Sales Director. In 2022 he moved to territory leadership serving as the Territory General Manager for St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Tampa is home to Coke Florida's newly completed automated warehouse operation.
Jamaal Medley, Coke Florida's Vice President for Field Franchise Operations shared, 'I have personally worked with Jack and Teddy over the years as they have supported our Coke Florida business. Both are proven leaders with the commitment and dedication that allows us to serve Florida consumers and customers across the state. They will play pivotal roles as we continue to grow our business.'
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.
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