Kimberley N. Garcia serves as Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer at Quanex Building Products Corporation, where she leads the global human resources function for the company's 4,000+ employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. In this pivotal role, she drives strategic initiatives in talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, aligning HR practices with Quanex's commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth in the building products industry. With over 25 years of progressive HR leadership experience, Kimberley began her career in manufacturing and progressed through senior roles at Fortune 500 companies, including Director of Human Resources at Koch Industries and HR Business Partner at BNSF Railway. Her notable achievements include spearheading a company-wide talent development program that improved employee retention by 30% and reduced time-to-hire by 25% at her prior organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from the University of Houston and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). At Quanex, Kimberley has championed transformative initiatives such as the implementation of a digital HR platform that enhanced employee self-service capabilities and the launch of leadership academies fostering internal mobility. Her strategic vision has been instrumental in navigating workforce challenges during industry expansions and economic shifts, earning her recognition as a top HR executive by industry publications and contributions to Quanex's strong corporate culture.