TEUTOPOLIS, IL — Richard Siemer is celebrating 50 years as president of Siemer Milling Co., a wheat flour supplier for the CPG and foodservice industries.
“Many good people have worked hard to get us where we are today,” Siemer said. “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.”
The family- and employee-owned company’s flour milling operations employ more than 170 people. Siemer’s primary product is wheat flour milled to various specifications for use in foods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, pretzels, batters, breadings and biscuits. In his half-century span, Siemer has guided the company from a small regional operation to a strong industry presence and cultivated a workplace culture centered on respect, trust and responsibility.
“Rick’s commitment to excellence has helped shape our company and serve our community for five decades,” the company said via LinkedIn. “Here’s to Rick and the amazing milestone of 50 years.”
Siemer Milling was founded in 1882 in Teutopolis, IL, but has since expanded its operations, with flour mills in Hopkinsville, KY, and West Harrison, IN. During his tenure, Siemer created a business unit selling wheat products that are functionally enhanced by heat treatment, established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan program and developed several strategic partnerships that strengthened the company’s market position.
“From my father, I’ve learned that true leadership rests on four essential pillars of support,” said Henry Siemer, VP secretary treasurer of Siemer Milling. “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.”
