ROSS ERICKSON
VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Ross has been with Nackard Pepsi for 7.5 years, but with Pepsi for almost 40 years. Prior to becoming Vice President, General Manager, Ross worked as Director of Sales and General Manager. As Vice President, General Manager, Ross is responsible for all departments and reporting.
Prior to Nackard Pepsi, Ross received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Mary in North Dakota and his undergrad from Minnesota State University. He began his Pepsi career in 1984 where he started in Fargo, North Dakota. He worked for Pepsi Americas; a franchise company and was promoted to General Manager for 20 years where he covered branches in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. He then worked for PepsiCo for 5 years and General Manager, Market Director where he had 10 distribution facilities along with Pepsi Americas vending company across North and South Dakota, Western Minnesota, and NW Iowa.
Ross’ favorite part of working with Nackard Pepsi is being able to work with employees across Northern Arizona and working with the Nackard Family. His favorite Pepsi product is Diet Pepsi!