You are
cordially invited to attend
The Young Business Leaders’ Spring Luncheon
On
Monday, the 23rd
of May, 2011
Eleven
thirty AM
The Hilton
Hotel
Our
distinguished speaker will be
Frank Harrison
Chairman & CEO
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Charlotte, NC
J. Frank
Harrison, III officially began his career with Coca-Cola
Consolidated in 1977, but his roots in the Coca-Cola system
date back to 1902, when his great-grandfather, J.B. Harrison
first introduced Coca-Cola to the Carolinas. As a young
college student Frank worked in a number of entry level
positions including running routes and operating bottling
lines.
He graduated from the University of North
Carolina with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration, and in 1983 he obtained an MBA from Duke
University. Since 1977, Frank has served in a variety of
operational and leadership roles throughout the company
until becoming Chairman & CEO in 1996.
As the fourth
generation family leader of what has become the nation’s
largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, Frank is focused on
creating a culture of servant leaders whose values and
actions honor God. Even though Coca-Cola Consolidated is a
public company, Frank believes that God owns it all. He sees
himself as the “chief steward,” accountable to the Owner for
using the resources he has been entrusted with to make a
positive difference in the lives of over 6,000 employees and
their communities.
In 2008, Frank and his son James
co-founded With Open Eyes, a global missions organization
that mobilizes leaders to serve those in need, share the
message of Jesus Christ, and disciple believers. Frank has
personally led multiple teams to the war torn country of
Sudan, just one of the countries where With Open Eyes is
currently focusing its efforts to bring change and lasting
peace.
Some of Frank’s Harrison’s directorial
affiliations include several well known organizations:
American Beverage Association, past Chairman,
Billy
Graham Evangelistic Association, Board of Directors
The
Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Association, Board of Governors
Johnson C. Smith University, Board of Trustees
YMCA of
Greater Charlotte, Board of Directors, past Chairman
Youth Commission International, Board of Directors, past
Chairman
Frank lives in Charlotte, NC but also enjoys
spending time on his farm outside of Charlotte with his wife
Jan of 34 years, their three daughters, and two
grandchildren.
To sign up as a sponsor or to reserve tickets, please call
the YBL office at 601-957-6860 or email your reservation to
admin@ybljackson.org.
