CarterBaldwin Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Thomas as Vice President of Human Resources for Agile Cold Storage, an ERA Partners and Continental Grain invested company.
Janet joins Agile as its first VP of HR, bringing over two decades of experience leading transformative HR initiatives across large-scale, multi-site organizations. She has a proven track record of building high-performing HR teams, driving workforce engagement, and aligning talent strategies with operational growth.
Prior to Agile, Janet held senior HR leadership roles at The Quikrete Companies and Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA), where she oversaw HR operations across seven manufacturing plants, including unionized and foundry environments. At Mueller, she played a pivotal role in talent acquisition strategy, leadership development, and the implementation of DEI initiatives across US operations.
Janet also spent more than 15 years with Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), rising to Vice President of Talent for NAPA Auto Parts. There, she led HR efforts for over 17,000 employees and spearheaded programs in leadership development, succession planning, and employer branding.
She holds a BA in English from the University of Western Ontario and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR-SCP).
About Agile Cold Storage
Agile Cold Storage was founded in 2020 in Alpharetta, GA with a mission to revolutionize the way frozen and refrigerated goods are stored and distributed across North America. Born out of the critical supply chain challenges highlighted during the pandemic, Agile Cold Storage addresses the national shortfall in temperature-controlled storage with innovative, scalable solutions tailored to the needs of food manufacturers, processors, and growers. The company is supported by Continental Grain Company and ERA Partners, investment firms known for their focus on long-term value creation and industry expertise.
About ERA Partners
ERA Partners is a private investment firm that seeks to invest in asset-rich operating businesses in partnership with management. The firm looks to create value in businesses essential to the framework of American lives. ERA Partners focuses on pre-institutional sectors in the North American lower middle market It targets opportunities with downside protection, stable income and growth potential while utilizing a repeatable, process-driven value creation model.
About Continental Grain Company
Continental Grain Company is a privately-owned global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. CGC focuses on building platforms that leverage its strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution-to-source proprietary deals, working alongside trusted partners and supporting strong management teams. It concentrates on investment and operating plans that create enduring value and a sustainable, efficient and nutritional food supply chain.
