JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, engineering, construction, refrigeration and mechanical services, has named Garland Smith as a business developer in the company's Food Logistics division.  

Smith will focus on growing new and existing business relationships in the foodservice distribution, public refrigerated warehousing and retail supply chain sectors across the country.  

Before joining Stellar, Smith spent 20 years in the construction industry, with most of his career as a senior manager directing and overseeing projects. He spent the first 10 years of his career working in the field as an engineer, superintendent and on-site project manager. Smith graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in commerce and business administration. 

"Garland understands the food logistics market and knows many of its major players," said Wyatt Payne, Divisional Vice President, Stellar. "He's a key addition to our team as we continue pursuing this market and building the facilities that keep our food supply chain humming."