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Eclipse Advantage Announces New CEO Brian Kares as Peter Westermann Begins Steps Toward Retirement

Written by Karen Sassi, VP Marketing, Eclipse IA | Dec 21, 2023

Melbourne, FL (December 21, 2023) – Eclipse Advantage, a leading provider of supply chain customized workforce solutions that improve productivity and accountability, announced the retirement of their esteemed CEO Peter Westermann. To ensure a seamless transition, Westermann will continue in a consulting capacity through 2024. 

Having served as CEO of Eclipse Advantage for more than nine years, Westermann played a pivotal role in the company’s successful expansion during his tenure. His achievements included substantial growth in supply chain workforce solution offerings and the successful acquisition of multiple companies, namely On Time Staffing (OTS), People Logistics, Express Container Management, UChain and FreightSmith. We express our gratitude for his dedicated efforts as CEO.

“After spending decades in the field, I am looking forward to the opportunities this next phase will bring. Eclipse Advantage will continue to thrive under Kares’ trustworthy and dedicated oversight. It has been my privilege to work with him and our entire team in servicing our clients with unique, effective supply chain workforce solutions,” shares Westermann.

Brian Kares, the current president of Eclipse Advantage and the former CEO and founder of the Eclipse Advantage’s On Time Staffing and People Logistics divisions, will assume the role of CEO. In his role as president of Eclipse Advantage, he spearheaded the team’s efforts to introduce cutting-edge solutions tailored to address the dynamic challenges in the rapidly evolving modern supply chain industry. With his multifaceted experience and proven success within the company, Kares possesses the insight and expertise necessary to strategically lead Eclipse Advantage in its continued growth. 

Expressing his enthusiasm, Kares states, “I’m eager to build upon Westermann’s commendable legacy by further advancing Eclipse Advantage’s value and support to our clients throughout North America.” 

Eclipse Advantage is excited to welcome this new era in executive leadership. As a respected supply chain workforce management market leader, they will continue to develop true partnerships with their clients. They proudly excel at anticipating needs and quickly responding with solutions for all labor elements in the diverse markets they serve. 

About Eclipse Advantage

Eclipse Advantage, LLC, founded in 2003, offers customized workforce solutions that increase productivity, accountability, and visibility without raising labor costs. Eclipse Advantage offers turn-key workforce solutions in three models: Cost-Per-Unit Productivity Pay, On-site Hourly Staffing, and a Managed Supplier Program. With a network of 20,000 associates called Industrial Athletes, Eclipse Advantage offers on-site staffing solutions to a wide range of clients across the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.eclipseadvantage.com or follow them on LinkedIn.

Press Contact:

Karen Sassi
Eclipse Advantage
karen.sassi@eclipseadvantage.com