James Ponce de Leon
jamesponcedeleon@dgfoods.netJames joined DG Foods in June 2026 as Director of Human Resources, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience across manufacturing and distribution industries, including poultry, baking, chemical distribution, steel, paper, and plastics. With 23 years in the poultry industry and leadership roles at ConAgra Poultry, Pilgrim’s Pride, Butterball Turkey Company, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms, he has built extensive expertise in human resources, labor relations, employment law and regulatory compliance, workforce development, and organizational leadership. At DG Foods, he provides strategic oversight of Human Resources and Labor Relations, helping drive a culture of compliance, employee engagement, safety, and operational excellence.
James joined DG Foods in June 2026 as Director of Human Resources, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience across manufacturing and distribution industries, including poultry, baking, chemical distribution, steel, paper, and plastics. With 23 years in the poultry industry and leadership roles at ConAgra Poultry, Pilgrim’s Pride, Butterball Turkey Company, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms, he has built extensive expertise in human resources, labor relations, employment law and regulatory compliance, workforce development, and organizational leadership. At DG Foods, he provides strategic oversight of Human Resources and Labor Relations, helping drive a culture of compliance, employee engagement, safety, and operational excellence.
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