Lucas B. Gambino named general counsel and vice president at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United

Gambino comes to Coca-Cola United from Maynard Cooper & Gale in Birmingham, where he practiced law in the banking and corporate area for more than 18 years. Prior to that, he worked in the Mobile office of the Sirote & Permutt law firm.

“We welcome Lucas to the Coca-Cola United family and look forward to his wealth of experience and knowledge as we continue to grow our business and serve our customers across the Southeast,” said John Sherman, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United.”

Gambino is a 1995 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with a degree in accounting. He attended the University of Alabama School of Law, graduating in 1999.

A native of Fairhope, Gambino’s family has owned and operated several restaurants there and in Mobile for more than 30 years, including the well-known Gambino’s in Fairhope.  

Gambino serves on the board of the Alabama chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ). He has been recognized by Chambers USA in their America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Banking & Finance.

Gambino and his wife, Sawsan, reside in Vestavia Hills, with their three children: Laith, Dima and Jude.

Submitted by Coca-Cola UNITED