msmith23@nul.org
Speaker Bio
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States. Morris Smith leads a broad communications and public affairs portfolio, including internal and external communications, public affairs, issues management, stakeholder strategy, beverage association/trade association management, crisis management, community investment strategies and executive communications. He manages the company’s core public affairs and communications accountabilities across 27 markets in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Among his recognitions are the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boys and Girls Club Legacy Award, The YMCA Black and Hispanic Achievers Award, and The Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Award. Morris served as board chair for 100 Black Men of Chicago and is the nominations governance chair for Houston Area Urban League.