Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) has appointed Jerry LeClair as CEO, effective immediately, following a seven-month stint as interim CEO. LeClair has led the company in an interim capacity since February 2026 while overseeing retail operations, category management, marketing, fuel, pharmacy, logistics and facility services.
LeClair joined BGC in 2019 as executive vice president and chief merchant officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2025. During his tenure, he has helped strengthen operations and enhance customer experience across the company’s stores.
A more than 40-year grocery industry veteran, LeClair began his career with Albertsons, advancing from courtesy clerk to district manager. He later held senior leadership positions with Giant Eagle and Harris Teeter before joining BGC. LeClair is a graduate of Wingate University in North Carolina.
“I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as CEO of Brookshire Grocery Company,” LeClair said. “BGC has a remarkable legacy built by generations of leaders and employee-partners who have remained committed to serving others with excellence. I look forward to working alongside our talented team as we continue caring for our customers, supporting our communities and building a strong future for our company.”
Founded in 1928, BGC is a family-owned regional grocery company operating more than 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The company also operates three distribution centers and employs more than 16,000 people. BGC has been recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2020.
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