Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is pleased to announce Justin Bridgeman as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Justin has been with Heartland for eight years, serving most recently as executive director. He is succeeding his father, Ulysess “Junior” Bridgeman, who founded Heartland in 2017 and who passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025.
“My father’s vision was to build a generational business with a foundation built on taking care of our employees. Heartland will remain focused on our employees, customers, and the communities we serve,” said Justin Bridgeman.