Our people - Cordova Safety
where it began
Our Founders
In 1987, they traveled together from India to build a new life in America. Within seven years, they had created International Sourcing Company, Inc., parent company to Cordova Safety Products.
Founder & Bunzl Director of Strategic Sourcing
Himanshu Varma
31 years safety experience, 24 years at Cordova
Co-Founder, Retired
Anita Varma
24 years safety experience, 24 years at Cordova
industry leaders
Our Executive Team
While Cordova Safety Products has been in business for 24 years, some of our executives have been in the safety business even longer, curating a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
General Manager
Jimmy Garbuzinski
30 years safety experience / 17 years at Cordova
Vice President Purchasing
Scott Laxton
30 years safety experience / 10 years at Cordova
VP Retail Sales & Marketing
Dave Kuehneman
11 years safety experience / 6 years at Cordova
Operations Manager
Andrea Rische
18 years safety experience / 18 years at Cordova
Director of Strategic Projects, Bunzl
Printice Kincade
12 years safety experience / 12 years at Cordova
trusted experts
Product Managers
We have a knowledgeable, talented team of product managers who help us create and source product and communicate with manufacturers.
Product Development Manager
Azfar Akbar
20 years safety experience / 6 years at Cordova
Product Manager
Javed Akhter
21 years safety experience / 2 years at Cordova
safety solution providers
Sales Teams
Industrial
Our experienced industrial sales team services the U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America. If we can’t find what you need, it doesn’t exist. If it doesn’t exist, we can work with you to make it happen.
Director of Industrial Sales: Midwest Region
Catrina Schifani
17 years safety experience / 11 years at Cordova
Director of Industrial Sales: Southwest Region
Don Haselwood
18 years safety experience / 18 years at Cordova
Director of Industrial Sales: East Region
John Mazzola
19 years safety experience / 13 years at Cordova
International Sales Manager
Eugenio Juarez
4 years safety experience / 4 years at Cordova
Sales Manager: Southwest Region
Chip Minger
5 years safety experience / 5 years at Cordova
Sales Manager: Midwest Region
Bob Maners
34 years safety experience / 6 years at Cordova
Sales Manager: Midwest Region
Michael Lartigue
Sales Manager: Southwest Region
Tracy Lopez
Sales Manager: East Region
Martin Brock
Sales Manager: East Region
Chris Ward
Retail
Our retail sales team is dedicated, experienced and responsive. It is through their passion to deliver customized programs and products that we have earned the trust and respect of our partners and customers.
National Sales Manager
Frank Galordi
12 years safety experience / 12 years at Cordova
National Sales Manager
Cecil Smith
31 years retail experience / 4 years at Cordova
Sales Account Manager
Brittany M. Cleggins
3 years safety experience / 3 years at Cordova
National Sales Manager
Beth West
12 years retail experience / 2 years at Cordova
ready to help
Customer Service
Customer Service Manager
Rhonda Jeffries
23 years safety experience / 6 years at Cordova
Ready to help you: Rhonda Jeffries, Christy Mister, Marjorie Osuna, Amy Robertson, Brandi Bran
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People who begin at Cordova tend to stay at Cordova. We’d love to have you. Go here to search career opportunities at Cordova Safety Products in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as Bunzl Distribution worldwide.
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