By Michael Elkins
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPB) announce Tuesday that they have appointed Bruce Kiefer to its Board of Directors.
Kiefer has worked as a chemist at The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) since 1984, holding various scientific and managerial roles within the company. In this capacity, Mr. Kiefer 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.
Mid Penn Chair, President, and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi stated, "We are delighted to welcome Bruce to our Board of Directors. I am confident that his professional credentials combined with his active community involvement will make a tremendous impact on our Board."
Regarding his appointment, Mr. Kiefer said, "It is an honor to join the Board of a thriving organization with a genuine commitment to its communities. I look forward to working with the leadership team of Mid Penn and bringing my unique perspective to the Board."
Shares of MPB are up 3.52% in mid-day trading on Tuesday.