John Staton
John Curtis Staton | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 1990 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Athlete, Business executive |
| Known for | Collegiate athlete at Georgia Tech; Vice president at Coca-Cola |
John Curtis Staton (June 9, 1902 – September 16, 1990) was both a collegiate athlete and an executive at Coca-Cola.
Early years
He was born in Atlanta to parents John Curtis Staton and Bivien Hammond Staton and completed his education at Boys High School in Atlanta.
Georgia Tech
Staton earned recognition as an All-Southern end while playing for William Alexander's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. Alongside his brother Albert Staton, he also competed in basketball, track, and swimming. His outstanding sports contributions led to his induction into the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1965. Additionally, he was affiliated with the Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Coca-Cola
Beginning his career at Coca-Cola in 1924, Staton advanced to the role of vice president before retiring in 1968. He is acknowledged for designing the company’s first cooler and creating its earliest fountain dispenser. Prior to his vice presidency, he worked as export manager with responsibilities covering Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Mexico.