G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers ’ Brian Balzer on the company ’ s drive to give back to the community and vision to reach Gemba through technology and innovation
G & J PEPSI-COLA BOTTLERS
G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers ’ Brian Balzer on the company ’ s drive to give back to the community and vision to reach Gemba through technology and innovation
Founded by two exceptional women , Nell Gross and Esther Jarson , G & J Pepsi is the largest family-owned and operated Pepsi franchise bottler . In 11 locations across Ohio and Kentucky , G & J Pepsi is a market leader , offering Pepsi-Cola , Mountain Dew , Dr Pepper , Tropicana Fruit Beverages , Starbuck ’ s Frappuccinos and more .
Headquartered in Cincinnati , the company has ~ 1,600 employees working to serve the five million consumers in its market , spanning from central Ohio to Kentucky and over to West Virginia .
Brian Balzer , Executive VP of Digital Technology and Business Transformation , is proud to be part of G & J Pepsi and the communities it serves : “ We are in the heart of bluecollar America in what we call ‘ the bible belt ’, an area of farmers , miners , manufacturers – hardworking Americans . We have some of the highest share markets in the country and the number one Mountain Dew market in the world . And I have got to tell you , this is Pepsi country !”
Not only is the community dedicated to G & J Pepsi and its products , but the company itself looks for ways to give back to those that have supported them and made them so successful . Balzer comments : “ G & J Pepsi is a hard-working team that is deeply involved in our local communities . A couple of our slogans are “ National Brands ,
172 May 2022