Central States announces board leadership transition

by ciara_lalor-lindo | October 7, 2026 9:33 am

Central States[1] announces that Jim Sliker, former CEO and chairman, has retired from the board of directors, and the board has elected Christopher Harrison as chairman of the board.

Sliker has served as Central States chairman since 2023 and previously as CEO since 2013.

“As I begin a new chapter, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of the employee owners for their trust and support over the last 13 years,” said Sliker. “While many measure a career by accomplishments, what I will cherish most are the relationships that have been made. Central States will always be considered family.”

Harrison has served on the Central States board since 2023 and lead independent director since 2024. In that role, he has worked with the board and management on CEO succession, board composition, and governance practices and processes.

“It is a tremendous honor to be appointed chairman of the board succeeding Jim, who was a key reason I joined the board in 2023,” said Harrison. “I want to personally thank Jim for his tireless leadership and stewardship of the company, and I am very happy for him as he transitions into this well-deserved next chapter.”

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