CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The James S. Kemper Foundation
announced today that its Board of Trustees appointed Jerry Fuller as the
foundation’s President and elected Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. as the
foundation’s Chair, effective May 19, 2016. Fuller succeeds Ryan LaHurd,
Ph.D., who retired today after serving as the foundation’s president for
the past 10 years. Lacher, Kemper
Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeds Donald
G. Southwell as the foundation’s chair.
"Jerry brings to the Kemper Foundation a track record of developing the
leadership skills of college students selected for the program. The
Board and I are looking forward to working with Jerry to help the Kemper
Scholars achieve their potential," said Lacher. “We would also like to
thank Ryan for his dedicated leadership of the Kemper Foundation and
wish him well in his retirement.”
Fuller joined the Kemper Foundation as Executive Director in 2014. In
his prior role, he served as Executive Director of Associated Colleges
of Illinois, where he forged relationships between business and academia
and created a College to Career program. Fuller’s earlier roles included
Vice President of Duff & Phelps, a global valuation and corporate
financial advisor, and a series of marketing, IT and strategic planning
roles at American Hospital Supply Corporation.
“The Kemper Scholars Program is one of the nation’s premier talent
identification and leadership development programs,” said Fuller. “I’m
honored to be entrusted with advancing the Kemper Foundation’s work to
shape the next generation of business leaders.”
Fuller earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University,
his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of
Chicago and attended Harvard Business School's Nonprofit Management
Program.
About the James S. Kemper Foundation
The James S. Kemper Foundation is an independent charitable organization
committed to shaping well-rounded future business leaders, with a
special focus on the insurance industry. The private operating
foundation identifies high-potential undergraduate students and supports
these Kemper Scholars with a comprehensive program that includes
scholarships, coaching and internships through which they develop
practical and professional skills needed to become effective leaders.
Learn more about the Kemper Foundation.
About Kemper (NYSE: KMPR)
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers.
With $8 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by
offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and
businesses. Kemper's businesses collectively:
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Offer insurance for home, auto, life, health and valuables
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Service six million policies
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Are represented by 30,000 agents and brokers
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Employ 6,000 associates dedicated to providing exceptional service
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Are licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of
Columbia
Learn more about Kemper.
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