Demetrius Stocks, 33, of Fayetteville, is an operations manager at Walmart.
He was nominated for 40 Under 40 because “Demetrius leads by example—never asking more of others than he’s willing to give himself,” nominator Kimberly Lynch writes. “His leadership, work ethic, and care for both his team and his foster children exemplify a life built on service, consistency, and community impact.”
Here’s what else you should know about this member of Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.
Who are your immediate family members?
Foster Son’s, Isaiah Kendall & Jaidon Kendall; Mother, Dawn Stocks; Grandmother, Sallie Stocks; Brother’s Dennis Fort Jr. & Denzel Fort
What does your job entail?
As a Supply Chain Operations Manager at Walmart, I lead the end to end coordination of merchandise flow across distribution centers and fulfillment networks. My role focuses on optimizing logistics, managing supplier relationships, and leveraging data to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance…