Central States names VP operations

Central States Manufacturing, a maker of metal building components, roofing, and buildings, announced the promotion of Eder Garcia to VP of operations.

“One of the things that we are proudest of at Central States is to see our employee-owners advance their careers,” said Tim Ruger, president of Central States Manufacturing.

“Eder has demonstrated true leadership every step of the way. His knowledge of our business and the industry is demonstrated in his commitment to our customers and growing talent in our organization. I am excited to see his positive impact on all of our plants and the customers we serve,” said Ruger.

The firm said Garcia has been promoted to the Central States leadership team to oversee standardizing company wide plant operations and ramping up the focus on safety as the 100% employee-owned company continues expanding nationally to serve growing customer demand.

“I am fortunate to work for Central States, a company that values its customers, employee-owners, and communities,” said Garcia.

He brings over two decades of industry experience in quality management, production management and operations, said the firm.

“In my five years here, I have had great growth and learning opportunities. With a passionate and professional team, I am committed to improving our services even more and continuing to better the well-being of our employee-owners and company” said Garcia.

He previously served as GM of operations for St. Peters, Missouri and, most recently, managing director for Central States’ Texas division in Seguin and Cedar Hill, Texas.

Tontitown, Arkansas-based Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is 100% employee-owned and was founded in 1988.

With more than 1,300 employee-owners and 12 manufacturing facilities, the company serves more than 6,000 commercial, architectural, post frame and residential contractors and customers across the U.S.