The Port of Long Beach Friday announced Ramon Garcia will serve as the Harbor Department’s human resources director.
Garcia’s appointment began May 16. He succeeded Khristina Jason, who was promoted in March to lead the port’s organizational effectiveness bureau.
The human resources division administers employment for the Harbor Department with a workforce of 600 employees.
Garcia previously worked for the city of Long Beach in the Department of Human Resources, where he oversaw equal employment opportunity, workplace investigations, ADA-related matters, harassment prevention efforts and compliance with federal and state laws.
He later joined the port in July 2024 as assistant director of human resources.
In his role, he managed a $9.3 million operating budget, established division priorities and worked closely with leadership to strengthen workforce training planning, improve service deliver and organizational effectiveness.
Before working in the public sector, Garcia worked in the private sector supporting training and leadership development initiatives, including management training, onboarding, workforce readiness and employee development programs.
Garcia earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Los Angeles and certifications with the Association of Workplace Investigators, the Public Sector Human Resources Association and the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives.