G & J PEPSI-COLA BOTTLERS
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Local Products ” and “ Nationally Great , Locally Even Better ”, and we live by them . We invest in our local communities , volunteer here and are committed to supporting those around us . We donate thousands of hours and products to our local communities to support those around us in need every single year . It ’ s a huge part of who we are and why our communities support G & J Pepsi . It ’ s also why we have such long-tenured employees , where it ’ s not uncommon to celebrate people who have worked with us for 30 , 35 , and 40 + years .”
Working in the business and technology development section of the company , Balzer is responsible for strategically guiding
“ Using technology advancements and innovation has been a critical component of our transformation ”
BRIAN BALZER VP , DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION , G & J PEPSI-COLA BOTTLERS the direction of the company and leading the transformation to outpace G & J Pepsi ’ s competitors . The executive also looks at ways technology can provide the best tools for the company ’ s workforce and bring real benefits to its customers – all of which is part of Balzer ’ s role leading G & J Pepsi ’ s transformation journey .
“ The pace of technology change continues to escalate . Unfortunately , this pace of change will never be slower than it is today , and it ’ s our job to navigate that and bring to life those developments that will impact our business partners in the best way ,” explains Balzer .
“ Using technology advancements and innovation has been a critical component
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