David A. Ciesinski has been the CEO of Lancaster Colony Corporation since July 1, 2017. He took over from John B. Gerlach, Jr., who remains involved as Executive Chairman. David has a solid business background with an MBA from Carnegie...

David A. Ciesinski has been the CEO of Lancaster Colony Corporation since July 1, 2017. He took over from John B. Gerlach, Jr., who remains involved as Executive Chairman. David has a solid business background with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and has held significant roles in major companies. Before joining Lancaster Colony, he was the President of the Meal Solutions Division at Kraft Foods and spent time at H.J. Heinz Company in various leadership roles. He even served in the military as a Fire Support Officer during the Gulf War, where he earned a Bronze Star for his leadership. Under his leadership, the company has focused on long-term shareholder value, with performance metrics that include net sales and operating income. In 2022, his total compensation was about $5 million, with a base salary of $890,000, but no bonuses were awarded that year. David's approach to compensation ties it to performance goals, which aligns his interests with those of the shareholders. He is a Class III director on the company's board and continues to be a key figure in its progress.