# Raul Villarreal

> Raul Villarreal is the Houston-based co-founder and CEO of Source Logistics. He helped establish the company in 1999 as chief operating officer and became CEO in July 2024. His work centers on warehousing, distribution and fulfillment for Latin American brands serving the U.S. market, with expansion into refrigerated and frozen storage through the LaGrou warehousing acquisition.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Source Logistics
- **Organizations:** Source Logistics
- **Education:** Universidad de las Américas Puebla
- **Known for:** Co-founded Source Logistics in 1999 and served as COO before becoming CEO., Reported more than 2.5 million pallets processed in 2024, 30% above 2023., Led Source during its March 2025 announcement of the LaGrou warehousing acquisition, adding eight Chicago-area facilities and refrigerated and frozen storage capabilities.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Co-founded Source Logistics and began serving as chief operating officer.
- **2023** — Palladium Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in Source Logistics in November.
- **2024** — Became CEO effective July 1; Marcelo Sada became president of corporate development.
- **2025** — Led Source during the announced acquisition of LaGrou Distribution’s warehousing business and expansion in Texas.
- **2026** — Continued as CEO during integration of the expanded network and the company’s seventh Inc. 5000 appearance.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Source Logistics in 1999 and served as COO before becoming CEO.
- Reported more than 2.5 million pallets processed in 2024, 30% above 2023.
- Led Source during its March 2025 announcement of the LaGrou warehousing acquisition, adding eight Chicago-area facilities and refrigerated and frozen storage capabilities.
- Named a Top Warehousing Leader in Food Logistics’ 2026 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain awards.
- Source announced its seventh Inc. 5000 appearance in 2026, ranking No. 2,425 after 136% three-year revenue growth.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Emphasized multicultural teams and employee ideas as contributors to solving logistics problems.
- **2026-08** — Source announced No. 2,425 on the Inc. 5000 and 136% three-year revenue growth.
- **2026-06** — Published an argument for regionalizing North American supply chains and coordinating manufacturing geography with distribution infrastructure.
- **2026-05** — Source described progress integrating LaGrou’s people, systems and operations.

## Links

- Website: https://sourcelogistics.com/about-us/leadership-team/raul-villarreal
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raul-villarreal-306ab371/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27