JACKSON, Tenn. — Jan. 10, 2022 — 51社区鈥檚 McAfee School of Business will host Frank Harrison for its annual Faith in the Marketplace luncheon Feb. 3. Harrison has served in various leadership roles, including chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated since 1996.
鈥淗arrison has a passion for serving God and serving people,鈥� said Jason Garrett, dean for the McAfee School of Business. 鈥淎ttendees will have the opportunity to hear from someone who has integrated faith in a multi-billion dollar business, learn steps they can take and build a network of believers who are ready to face the challenge of living their faith in a challenging business world.鈥�
Harrison鈥檚 great-grandfather first introduced Coca-Cola to the Carolinas. As the fourth-generation family leader of what has become the nation鈥檚 largest Coca-Cola bottler, Harrison is focused on creating a culture of servant leaders whose values and actions honor God.
In 2008, Harrison co-founded Open Eyes, a public, non-profit ministry dedicated to equipping leaders throughout the world who serve those in need, share the message of Jesus Christ and disciple believers. Harrison has led multiple teams to the war-torn country of Sudan 鈥� just one of the countries where Open Eyes is currently focusing its efforts.
Along with his work in Coca-Cola Consolidated and Open Eyes, Harrison has served as a chairman of the American Beverage Association, a member of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Board of Directors, chairman of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and chairman of Youth Commission International.
The Faith in the Marketplace luncheon is open to the public and will take place at 12 p.m. in the Carl Grant Events Center. Cost is $25 per seat or $180 per table of eight. Registration ends Feb. 1 and is available online at .