Our Team
Steve Allison - Vice President Operations
- 30 years of financial management and "hands on" operations experience with an extensive background in sales, marketing, and direct store delivery systems, manufacturing, distribution, and service related industries.
- Employee of Central Investment since 1991.
- Served as President/GM of Central Investment's soft drink bottling and full-line vending operations for eleven years.
- BBA, University of Cincinnati
- Email: steve.allison@centralinvestment.com
Chris Keating - Vice President Sales and Marketing
- 25 years of sales and marketing experience which includes financial and "people" management.
- Employee of Central Investment since 1979.
- Served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Central Investment Ohio Soft Drink operations for eleven years.
- BBA, University of Dayton
- Email: chris.keating@centralinvesment.com
Carl Myers - Vice President and Treasurer
- 20 years of manufacturing, distribution and public accounting experience.
- Nine years of inbound international business experience.
- Employee of Central Investment since 2004.
- BBA in Accounting, University of Cincinnati
- Email: carl.myers@centralinvestment.com
Saran Soonthornsawad - Director of Information Technology
- 25 years of Information Technology experience in manufacturing, distribution and service industries plus experience in planning, budgeting and financial analysis.
- Employee of Central Investment since 1987.
- MBA, Finance and MIS, Xavier University
- Email: saran.soon@centralinvestment.com
Fred Vickery - Controller
- 33 years of accounting experience in distribution, manufacturing, and service industries and public accounting.
- Employee of Central Investment since 1985.
- Involved with the acquisitions and development of companies since 1984.
- BBA in Accounting from University of Cincinnati.
- Email: fred.vickery@centralinvestment.com
Manny Zapata - Vice President
- Over 30 years of experience in the Soft Drink Industry with consistent accomplishments and achievements in sales management and Brand marketing in the very competitive South Florida Market.
- Extensive background with DSD, Brand Marketing, Manufacturing, Financial Management, Distribution and Service related Industries.
- Employee of Central Investment since 1981.
- Served as President/GM of Central Investments soft drink bottling and full-line vending operations in Florida from 1998 until their divestiture in 2005.
- Email: manny.zapata@centralinvestment.com