Norma L Garcia
About Norma L Garcia
Norma L Garcia serves as the General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Human Resources Officer at Stryve Foods in Plano, Texas, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse legal background, she has extensive experience in compliance, diversity, and international operations, having previously worked for Wal-Mart and Rent-A-Center.
Work at Stryve Foods
Norma L Garcia currently serves as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Human Resources Officer at Stryve Foods. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's legal and human resources strategies from its headquarters in Plano, Texas. In her role, she oversees compliance and governance matters while also focusing on human resources initiatives.
Previous Experience at Wal-Mart
Prior to her current role, Norma L Garcia worked at Wal-Mart in various legal capacities. Her positions included Assistant General Counsel for Walmart Stores GBU Operations, Assistant General Counsel for Walmart Puerto Rico, and Assistant General Counsel for Employment Litigation. She also served as Senior Manager for Corporate Responsibility and worked in the Class Action Litigation Division. Her tenure at Wal-Mart spanned from 2005 to 2011.
Career at Rent-A-Center
Norma L Garcia held the position of Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for International Legal, Risk Management, and Chief Diversity Officer at Rent-A-Center from 2011 to 2022. During her 11 years there, she managed legal risks and promoted diversity initiatives within the organization, enhancing the company's legal framework and corporate responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Norma L Garcia earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she studied law from 1997 to 2000. She specializes in compliance oversight, diversity and inclusion, and staff development. Her expertise is complemented by extensive experience in international operations and litigation management, particularly with Fortune 100 companies.
Real Estate Investments and Personal Interests
In addition to her legal career, Norma L Garcia invests in real estate, focusing on asset protection through both long-term and short-term rental properties. She enjoys traveling and has participated in activities such as floating down a river on a bamboo raft in Thailand and hiking the rainforest in Haida Gwaii.