School of Aviation receives scholarship donation from Coca-Cola Bottling Company United

Published: November 10, 2022

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Auburn University’s School of Aviation recently received a boost from Coca-Cola Bottling Company United in the form of a $10,000 check for scholarships for future aspiring aviators and flight industry majors.

Representatives from the company visited with Auburn Aviation leaders and students at the Auburn University Regional Airport while hand-delivering the scholarship check. Coca-Cola Bottling Company United was represented by: Glenn Arnette, key account developer; Jim Winkler, marketing asset manager; Beryl Jackson, on premise sales manager; Ron Watts, business development manager; and Richard Barnes, on premise area manager.

College of Liberal Arts Dean Jason Hicks joined School of Aviation Director Jim Witte and current Auburn Aviation students at the check presentation.

A group of people stand next to a plane.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United recently presented Auburn University's School of Aviation with a $10,000 check for scholarships at the Auburn University Regional Airport. Pictured, from left to right are: Glenn Arnette, key account developer, Coca-Cola; College of Liberal Arts Dean Jason Hicks; Jim Winkler, marketing asset manager, Coca-Cola; Beryl Jackson, on premise sales manager, Coca-Cola; Ron Watts, business development manager, Coca-Cola; Richard Barnes, on premise area manager, Coca-Cola; and School of Aviation Director Jim Witte. (Photo by Daijah Michelle Photography)