James D. George Named Vice President, Packaging, Hershey Foods Corporation

James D. George Named Vice President, Packaging, Hershey Foods
Corporation 


HERSHEY, Pa., May 24  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raymond Brace, Vice President,
Operations and Technology, today announced that James D. George has been
promoted to Vice President, Packaging.  George is responsible for the
structural and graphic design, development and procurement of packaging
materials for the corporation.

"Jim has provided nearly 20 years of outstanding service to Hershey Foods and
this promotion is well deserved," Brace said.  "He has built an exceptional
team, and under his leadership the company has significantly reduced its
packaging costs.  In addition, Jim has successfully led the effort to enhance
and upgrade our packaging systems and processes."

Prior to being named Vice President, George was Director of Packaging.  He also
served as Manager of Merchandising Packaging.  He joined Hershey in September,
1984, holding positions in sales and sales management from 1984 until 1992. 
Prior to joining Hershey, George was a manager for the Kmart Corporation.

George is a graduate of Grove City College with a degree in Business
Administration.

Electronic photo available upon request. 

DATASOURCE: Hershey Foods Corporation



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