Episode 55
A Story of Redemption, Leadership, and Faith — with Mark Whitacre (Coca-Cola Consolidated)
In this powerful episode of the Live Your Legacy Podcast, host Russ Clemmer welcomes Mark Whitacre, Head of Culture at Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. With more than 100+ plants and 18,000 employees, Coca-Cola Consolidated is a publicly traded, faith-driven company committed to caring for its people and developing leaders from within.
But Mark’s path to this influential role was anything but ordinary.
Before joining Coca-Cola Consolidated, Mark walked through one of the darkest seasons of his life — including a lengthy federal prison sentence tied to a major financial scandal. What began as a career collapse became a turning point where God pursued him relentlessly.
Mark shares:
How a compassionate nurse first planted seeds of faith during his imprisonment
How his wife’s courage, honesty, and unwavering Christian convictions changed the direction of his life
The moment he surrendered to Jesus and the transformation that followed
How he now shapes culture at one of America’s largest corporations
Why Coca-Cola Consolidated publicly embraces faith, values, and servant leadership
This episode is a remarkable testimony of redemption, stewardship, influence, and the power of faith to transform a life — and thousands more through it.
Guest: Mark Whitacre, Coca-Cola Consolidated
Host: Russ Clemmer, Legacy Advisory Partners
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