We are proud to announce the promotion of Eder Garcia to Vice President of Supply Chain, effective immediately. In his expanded leadership role, Garcia will oversee both the Logistics and Procurement functions, driving strategic alignment across the company’s ever growing supply chain operations.
Garcia joined Central States on December 12, 2018, and has held multiple leadership roles across logistics, manufacturing, and regional operations, most recently serving as Vice President of Operational Excellence. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently demonstrated the company’s core values and a strong commitment to advancing both business performance and organizational culture.
“I am honored to step into this new role and continue serving the incredible team at Central States,” said Garcia. “Over the past six years, I’ve seen firsthand how our employee-owner culture drives innovation and excellence. I look forward to building on that foundation as we strengthen our supply chain and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Central States CEO Jim Sliker praised Garcia’s leadership and impact:
“Eder is a proven leader who brings deep operational insight and a servant leadership mindset to everything he does. His promotion reflects our confidence in his ability to lead a unified supply chain strategy that supports our growth, enhances service, and empowers our employee-owners.”
Garcia’s promotion is part of Central States’ broader initiative to elevate internal talent and streamline operations as the company continues to expand its national footprint.
