Steve Seymour, SPHR, SHRM-CSP, is the Director of Human Resources at Country Fair, Inc., a subsidiary of United Refining Company, headquartered in Erie, PA. Steve is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Mercyhurst University in Erie, where he teaches courses in Human Resources and Finance. Steve holds a Bachelor’s degree is in Organizational Resource Management and a Master’s in Human Resources, Training & Development. Steve’s first job, at the age of 14, was a cashier at his neighborhood convenience store.
Steve considers himself an HR nerd, who believes that, if done properly, technology and “the human touch” can blend effectively to help build award winning corporate cultures. Steve is most proud of Country Fair’s “Best Places to Work” designations from Forbes Magazine in 2019 and 2021.
Steve, his wife Beth and rescue cat Elby reside in North East, PA. Steve currently sits on the Board of Community Shelter Services in Erie and spearheads an annual coat and clothing give away in North East.