The board of directors of Equipment Depot, an independently-operated material handling and rental source company, appointed Anthony Garcia president with a transition date of Sept. 11. Garcia will succeed the company’s current president and CEO, David O. Turner, who announced his departure after 12-years at the helm.

Garcia joined Equipment Depot in 2022 as the regional vice president of the south region. Prior to that, 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 $250 million U.S. and Mexico business.

Turner is exiting after integrating five new companies into Equipment Depot, reaching more than 50 nationwide locations and creating multiple new sub-business units.

“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,” Turner said. “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,” Ken Barina, president of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Equipment Depot’s U.S. parent company, said. “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.”

“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 said. “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.”