James E. Marcil serves as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Weis Markets, Inc., a leading regional food retailer operating over 200 stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware. In this pivotal role, he oversees all human resources functions for more than 23,000 associates, including talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Marcil's strategic leadership ensures alignment between HR practices and the company's commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence in the competitive grocery industry. With over 30 years of progressive experience in human resources within the retail sector, Marcil joined Weis Markets in 2014 as Vice President of Human Resources before advancing to his current senior position. His career highlights include key leadership roles at BJ's Wholesale Club, where he managed HR for warehouse club operations; Ahold USA (now part of Delhaize Group), supporting multi-format retail banners like Stop & Shop and Giant Food; and earlier positions at Shaw's Supermarkets. Marcil holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and is a certified Human Resources Professional (SPHR). Under Marcil's guidance, Weis Markets has achieved notable successes, including enhanced employee engagement scores, innovative training programs that reduced turnover by double digits, and the successful navigation of labor challenges during industry-wide disruptions. His focus on fostering a people-first culture has earned recognition, such as Weis Markets' consistent ranking on top employer lists, while his expertise in compliance and change management has supported the company's expansion and digital transformation efforts.