Kirk Tyler, longtime leader of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co., announced that Rob Feeney and his wife, Jessica Feeney, have become majority owners of the Atlantic-based company. Rob Feeney will become the CEO and Tyler will remain chairman. Tyler, who succeeded his father, Jim, as leader of the family-owned company, has worked for the company for 48 years. Founded in 1909, the company now has more than 800 employees and nine distribution centers supplying products in five states. Rob and Jessica (Tyler) Feeney represent the fourth generation of the family to run the business. “My previous position as president and COO has provided me with valuable insights and experience regarding the company and our team, so I know we are well-positioned for continued growth,” Rob Feeney said in a press release. He has been an executive in the company for the past seven years. He said the company will focus on growth while maintaining its position as a private, family-owned, independent bottler and distributor for all Coca-Cola products. “I am excited about the future and am confident in what we can accomplish, but I also want to thank Kirk, the board and the Tyler family for giving me the opportunity to lead the company,” Feeney said. “I am both grateful and humbled by this opportunity.”