NFF Chapter Leadership Award Recipients

1995 William O’Rourke

  • Chapter Chicago Metro Chapter
  • Year 1995

Biography

William O’Rourke has a true rags-to-riches story, rising from 7-Up salesman on the streets of New York to president of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Chicago. After several promotions, O’Rourke had worked his way up to president of 7-Up and left for Coca-Cola in 1983 to take on an executive vice president and general manager position. Just three years later, he was named the president and held the position until his retirement in 2003. He passed away July 23, 2005, at the age of 67.