Arturo Towns appointed as chief people officer at Central States Inc.

Transformative HR executive, celebrated for industry-leading innovations and cultural excellence, joins leading manufacturer of metal building components.

Central States, a leader in metal building components, roofing and building systems, announces Arturo Towns has joined the business as chief people officer.  With a career spanning more than 25 years in human resources, Towns brings a wealth of experience in strategy, talent acquisition and development to Central States as the 100% employee-owned company focuses on engaging employee owners and advancing success.  

“Joining Central States is an incredible opportunity. My passion for people and commitment to building a culture nobody wants to walk away from perfectly aligns with Central States' mission,” Towns said.  “By leveraging data to increase awareness, we can influence behaviors and foster a safety-focused and talent development culture.”  

Towns' career includes significant leadership roles at brands like Tyson and Simmons Foods, where he focused on safety, training, onboarding, employee engagement and cultivating company culture.    

“Arturo’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Central States Inc. as we reinforce our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture,” said Jim Sliker, CEO of Central States. “He brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and a genuine people-first approach to Central States. We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team and look forward to the positive impact he will make.”   

About Central States

Central States Inc. (centralstatesco.com) is 100% employee-owned and was founded in 1988. With more than 1,250 employee-owners and 11 manufacturing facilities, the company serves more than 6,000 commercial, architectural, post-frame and residential contractors and customers across the United States across three business operating units. Central States is a leading manufacturer of metal building components with 14 metal roofing and wall panel profiles, along with a full line of trim, accessories and structural purlin. Two new factories are under construction, including a frame plant for pre-engineered metal buildings. Central States Building Works provides material-only building packages for self-storage and complete metal building systems. In 2022, Central States acquired Elevate Structures (formerly Storage Structures, Inc.), a national metal building subcontractor offering the patented Alpha Framing System.