WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Beverage Association (ABA) announced today the election of new officers and members to its Board of Directors.

The members elected to serve a first term are: Shane Grant, chief executive officer, North America, Danone; and Andy Peykoff II, chief executive officer, Niagara.

At ABA’s Board of Directors meeting held yesterday, the Board voted to re-elect Matthew Dent, president and chief executive officer, Buffalo Rock Company, as Board Chair. Other officers elected include: Bill O’Brien, chief executive officer, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, as Vice Chair; and Ralph Crowley, president and chief executive officer, Polar Beverages, as Treasurer.

“I am excited to have Shane and Andy join the association’s Board and extend a warm welcome to our newly elected officers as we pursue new opportunities to drive solutions as an industry,” said Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of American Beverage. “Together, we will continue working to address health and environmental challenges with an unwavering focus on delivering meaningful results. The depth of experience, expertise and commitment of our Board is unmatched and I look forward to our work to create lasting change.” 

“Congratulations to the new and returning members of our Board, as well as Bill O’Brien, who I look forward to working with as Vice Chair. Bill’s leadership comes at an important time as we work across industry to drive important solutions for our communities, customers and consumers,” Dent said. “It is an honor to serve alongside such talented leaders who are committed to the work we do and the people we serve. Through our collaborative efforts we will continue building a strong and vibrant future for the beverage industry.” 

Those elected to serve for an additional term are: Bradley “Brad” Goist, chief operating officer, Refresco; Derek Hopkins, president, cold beverages, Keurig Dr Pepper; J. Andrew “Andy” Moore, co-president, Bigfoot Beverages; Paul Mulligan, co-founder and chief executive officer, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages; Jean Claude Tissot, president, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages; John Torgerson, chief executive officer, Bernick’s; and Kirk Tyler, chairman & chief executive officer, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

About American Beverage

American Beverage is the national trade organization representing the broad spectrum of companies that manufacture and distribute non-alcoholic beverages in the United States. For more information, please visit www.americanbeverage.org.

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