Kalamazoo, Michigan – Edwards Garment Co., known as Edwards, a trusted top 40 image apparel supplier, today announced several changes to its leadership. 

Gary Schultz, President and CEO, announced his decision to transition to retirement.  He will maintain his leadership role as CEO for the organization and will continue to advise the new President Jose Gomez through this transition.

Gary’s 20+ years growing Edwards into a top 40 Supplier and creating innovative new product offerings has given the organization the opportunity to expand within the uniform apparel markets.  Throughout his career at Edwards, he has been instrumental in expanding product categories in culinary, suiting, hospitality and security, along with navigating acquisitions of Bishop Custom Apparel offering exclusive custom apparel to brands, and HMB Andrew Rohan.  He will remain actively involved as CEO throughout the transition. “With Jose as President, I will be able to devote my time to key strategy initiatives to grow all aspects of the business including our commitment to sustainable solutions,” states Schultz.

With Schultz’s retirement transition, Jose Gomez will assume the leadership role of President for Edwards Garment Co., beginning July 1, 2021.

Jose Gomez, Sr. Vice President of Operations will move into the role of President for Edwards and will assume responsibility for all aspects of the business while maintaining responsibility for supply chain, operations and sourcing. 

Jose has been with Edwards for 10+ years and brought over 12 years of consulting experience with Kurt Salmon Associates.  He has been instrumental in fundamentally transforming our supply chain by expanding the global network and implementing world class software while responding to changes in our industry. 

Schultz emphasized, “The Board selected Jose to lead the organization based on his vast knowledge of the apparel industry and their expressed belief in the value of insider knowledge and experience.  Jose’s wide-ranging experiences in the apparel industry provides him with the expertise that will serve Edwards today and into the future while his tenure assures the special culture the company has will continue.”

Edwards, is privately held and family owned since 1867.  A full-service supplier that helps organizations bring their brands to life by sending people to work and play looking great and feeling engaged.