Cathy Ledesma Castellanos
About Cathy Ledesma Castellanos
Cathy Ledesma Castellanos serves as the Director of Human Resources for the West Region at AmeriCold Logistics, a position she has held since 2008. With over 37 years of experience in human resources, she manages operations for more than 3,000 associates and leads a team of eight HR managers across the West and Canada Regions.
Work at Americold
Cathy Ledesma Castellanos has served as the Director of Human Resources for the West Region at AmeriCold Logistics since 2008. In this role, she is responsible for managing human resources operations for over 3,000 associates across the West and Canada Regions. Her leadership includes overseeing a team of eight Human Resource Managers, ensuring effective HR practices and compliance across multiple locations.
Previous Experience at VersaCold Logistics
Before joining AmeriCold Logistics, Cathy Ledesma Castellanos worked at VersaCold Logistics Services for 21 years, from 1987 to 2008. During her tenure as Human Resources Manager in Anaheim, California, she developed a strong foundation in human resources management and labor relations, which she has applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Ledesma Castellanos studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Her educational background, combined with extensive experience in labor relations and strategic planning, equips her with the skills necessary to manage both unionized and non-unionized environments effectively.
Leadership in Human Resources
In her current position, Cathy oversees a team of eight Human Resource Managers, demonstrating her leadership capabilities within the organization. Her role involves strategic oversight of human resources operations, focusing on enhancing employee relations and operational efficiency across the regions she manages.