Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2023-03-24 | Age: 63 Director Since: 2023 Independent Board Committees IT/Compliance Nominating and Corporate Governance Bruce A. Kiefer Mr. Kiefer has worked as a chemist in the Research & Development and Quality & Regulatory departments of The Hershey Company since 1984. During his career, he has held various scientific and management roles within the company. Along with his management responsibilities, he oversees the Laboratory Information Management System database and serves as the company’s Chemical Hygiene Officer. He is also a managing partner of Lawrence Keister & Co. Mr. Kiefer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Dickinson College and a Master of Science degree in food science from The Pennsylvania State University. He was a founding member of Pedal for Goodness (formerly the Tour de Chocolate Town) charitable bicycle ride to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Mr. Kiefer has served as the treasurer of the Keystone Section of the Institute of Food Technologists for more than 25 years and is a member of the Scholarship Committee. Additionally, he has served as the treasurer of the Food Industry Group Food Science Alumni Association for more than 20 years. The Board has determined that Mr. Kiefer’s business management experience and community involvement qualify him to serve on the Board. Director Compensation Table Donald F. Kiefer Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 53,750 Stock Awards($) 0 Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) 4,622 Total ($) 58,372 |
| 2024-03-28 | Mr. Kiefer is a chemist at The Hershey Company... Board Committees: Compensation, IT/Compliance... Director Compensation Table: Bruce A. Kiefer total compensation $85,838. |
| 2025-03-28 | Mr. Kiefer retired in August 2024 from his 40-year career as a chemist in the Research & Development and Quality & Regulatory departments of The Hershey Company. While at The Hershey Company, he held various scientific and managerial roles. Along with his management responsibilities, he oversaw the Laboratory Information Management System database and served as the company’s Chemical Hygiene Officer. He is also a managing partner of Lawrence Keister & Co. Mr. Kiefer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Dickinson College and a Master of Science degree in food science from The Pennsylvania State University. He was a founding member of Pedal for Goodness (formerly the Tour de Chocolate Town) charitable bicycle ride to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Mr. Kiefer has served as the treasurer of the Keystone Section of the Institute of Food Technologists for more than 25 years and is a member of the Scholarship Committee. Additionally, he has served as the treasurer of the Food Industry Group Food Science Alumni Association for more than 20 years. Bank Director recognized Mr. Kiefer for the successful completion of the required courses needed for the Bank Director Certification Program in November 2023. In November 2024, he received a certificate from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for successfully completing the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative course. The Board has determined that Mr. Kiefer’s business management experience and community involvement qualify him to serve on the Board. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $75,020 in 2024. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03