Equipment Depot, America’s largest independently operated material handling and rental source company, has named Anthony Garcia as its new president, effective Sept. 11.
Garcia succeeds president and CEO, David O. Turner, who has announced his departure after 12 years at the helm.
Garcia joined Equipment Depot in 2022 as vice president of the South Region.
Prior, Garcia spent 15 years in managerial and executive roles at Mammoet, a Dutch heavy lifting and transportation service company.
Most recently, he served as regional vice president of Mammoet Americas, overseeing the $250M US and Mexico business.
Garcia has a mechanical engineering degree from Texas A&M and an MBA from DePaul University.
Turner exits after integrating five new companies into Equipment Depot, which grew the company to more than 50 locations nationwide and created many new sub-business units. As a result, the company has reached record-breaking milestones in sales and employee satisfaction.
“Over the past 12 years, I have been privileged to be a part of the transformational journey and to have seen the extraordinary passion, commitment, and drive to be The Best Service Organization from our people,” said Turner, “As our recent performance shows, it is clear we are delivering, and after significant investments, Equipment Depot is well positioned to generate consistent, strong returns.”
“Since joining Equipment Depot in 2022, Anthony has made a positive contribution to the South Texas and Louisiana Regions with his strong business instincts, leadership skills, and work ethic,” says Ken Barina, president of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc., Equipment Depot’s U.S. parent company. “Anthony has also brought a renewed sense of focus and excitement to these critically important growth Regions. We look forward to his leadership as Equipment Depot charts its course into the future.”
Garcia sees technology playing a more significant role in Equipment Depot. “The industry is in a state of unprecedented technological advancement. From how automation, electrification, robotics, and Ai are playing a role, the potential to reshape the landscape is at our fingertips — and I envision Equipment Depot being on the forefront.” Garcia adds, “Investing in our people is critical as well. They are our greatest asset, and advancing their skills is an important part of the equation. We must also preserve the strong culture we have created while living our core values every day.”
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