Lancaster-based High Real Estate Group transferred ownership to High Foundation.
The company announced its membership in December. advanced industry Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Director Robin Stauffer, in giving dividends to the High Foundation for direct investment in the community.
The High Foundation said it was the vision of its chairman, S. Dale High, to transfer ownership of the High to the foundation. It represents a high philosophy of trust and innovation that has been passed down through three generations.
The Foundation says this higher purpose is already beginning to be realized through increased investment to help address social and environmental impacts in the Lancaster community and other communities where High colleagues live and work. Ta.
What began as High Properties, a partnership between S. Dale High, his brother Calvin, and their children, has grown over the years into High Real Estate Group, a diverse collection of companies.
The completion of the transfer of Dale High’s interest in High Real Estate Group to the High Foundation realizes his vision of a group of companies that exists to benefit the community and provides further opportunities to impact the community. the foundation said.
“We are on this earth for a purpose greater than self-interest, and we must strive to make the world a better place,” Dale High said.
“We are proud of Dale and our family for making this decision,” Suzanne High School said. “The High family fully supports this change as a continuation of its traditions and philosophy. Although ownership of the High Enterprise will change to the High Foundation, the High family will remain with the enterprise in a number of ways. As Vice Chairman of the High Foundation, I have seen first-hand the life-changing impact of our investment and I look forward to watching it continue to grow.”
Since 1980, the High Foundation has created projects and initiatives that help break the cycle of poverty and build more vibrant, inclusive communities, including education, health and human services, arts and culture, historic preservation, and environmental remediation. announced that it has donated more than $30 million to the Stewardship and social enterprise.
A trustee was recently added to the board and a committee was established to address growth as a result of the new structure. The foundation said the High family has secured sufficient reserves to maintain financial durability.
“This is a wonderful gift from Dale’s high school colleagues and our community,” Stauffer said. “This new structure doubles down on the High Foundation’s already tremendous impact and emboldens the Foundation to have an even greater impact.”
High Companies will continue under the leadership of its existing board of directors, CEO Mike Shirk, senior management committee, and leadership team.
“Over the past few years, we have invested heavily in the successful growth of High Real Estate Group. Every project we undertake directly benefits the community. With this transition, our community will also see the direct benefits of increased investment through the High Foundation,” Silk said. “This is the ultimate commitment to social responsibility, doing business for good in an impactful and lasting way. This is a testament to Dale High School’s vision and dedication to making it a reality. It’s a truly bold and unique move made possible through hard work.”