Alfred N. Steele, President of the Pepsi-Cola Company in 1951 once said, “Our bottlers are not just our customers; they are our friends.” When I first met the The Nackard Companies family, the warmth was immediate. Over a meal in Flagstaff, we bonded over shared values and experiences, from gluten-free calamari to Pepsi socks. The Nackards embody the American Dream. Monica and Fred Nackard built their business from the ground up, selling a car for a delivery truck and sharing their home to grow the company. Today, the Nackard team continues to excel, with impressive growth rates and securing key contracts, such as the Navajo Nation Casino beverage business. Their dedication, collaboration, and success make them a vital part of our team in the West. It was an honor celebrating them at this week's Bottler of the Year celebration, and while they didn’t take home the Bottler of the Year title – they are winners in my book, and under Palmer Nackard’s leadership, they are poised for decades of success. Congratulations, Nackard team! Your commitment and achievements inspire us all. Patrick Nackard, Ross Erickson, Nicholas Joiner, Shay Hobby, David A Woodward
Love it! These are the people that build a legacy! The next generation needs to to have the same dedication and work ethic to carry in!
The Pepsi Bottler community is top notch! I am thrilled at the relationships we have developed over the last year.
Agreed, a great family history of succeeding and such a bright future for Nackard Companies.
Great story John and reflective of the great leadership you bring to PepsiCo
They are one of the best in the biz! Well done and congrats to the Nackard team!!!
Congratulations, Nackard! Palmer Nackard, Ross Erickson, Brandon Hooten and the entire team are showing us the way and pulling us all forward.
Great group of leaders and team members there ! Well deserved
Strategy Director at Pepsico
1moRoss- you were such a great mentor to me early in my career and continue to be today. Congratulations to you and the entire team!