Teutopolis – Henry R. Siemer, 36, was elected president of Siemer Milling Company of Teutopolis by the board of directors, effective Aug. 22, according to a press release.
He was previously vice president and secretary/treasurer, and has been employed at the company for 13 years.
Henry Siemer takes over from his father, Richard C. “Rick” Siemer, who served as president for 39 years and has been with the company for 50 years. Rick Siemer has been elected executive chairman by the board.
Henry Siemer is a graduate of McKendree University in Lebanon and is part of the sixth generation of family leadership at Siemer.
“Henry brings a clear understanding of both the company’s values and the evolving situation of the flour milling industry,” said the company press release. “He is committed to successfully building on the strong foundation established over the 143 year history of the company.”
“From my father, I’ve learned that true leadership rests on four essential pillars of support,” Henry Siemer said in the release. “First, our employees – the skilled, hardworking individuals who take ownership of their work and drive our success.
“Second, our community, whom we serve with the same dedication as our customers.
“Third, our family, the future generations for whom we strive to leave a better world. And fourth, faith, which brings profound fulfillment and guides our path.”
“Rick Siemer’s five-decade journey represents an impressive story of dedication in American agriculture,” said the press release. “In this half-century span, Rick has guided the company from a small regional operation to a strong industry presence, with standards for quality, innovation, and customer service that drive growth and financial success.”
Rick Siemer credits the employees for the company’s success.
“Many good people have worked hard to get us where we are today,” he said in the release. “I’m grateful for the chance to be part of that team, to help everybody pull together. I consider myself a steward of our 143-year-old legacy, and a ‘servant-leader’ to ensure our people get what they need to succeed. God willing, there’s a lot more Siemer Milling will achieve in the future.”
Siemer Milling Company is a family and employee-owned company whose primary product is wheat flour milled to different specifications for the making of foods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, pretzels, batters, breading, and biscuits.
Headquartered in Teutopolis, the company also operates mills in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and West Harrison, Indiana.