Joseph P. Lacher, Jr.
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About Joseph P. Lacher, Jr.
Earlier roles on record: CEO and Board Member at KEMPER Corp (KMPR) until October 14, 2025. KEMPER Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 15, 2025 that Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. resigned as Board of Directors, effective October 14, 2025. KEMPER Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 15, 2025 that Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. was terminated as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 14, 2025. The proxy statement of KEMPER Corp reports total compensation of $8,395,935 for Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,100,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years.
“In connection with Mr. Lacher's departure, Mr. Lacher also resigned from the Board, effective October 14, 2025.”
“On October 14, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Kemper Corporation (the "Company") determined that Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. will depart from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 14, 2025, and continue to serve as a non-executive advisor until December 31, 2025 to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.”
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Affiliation history
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2025-05-07–2025-10-14
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Start not stated–2025-10-14
Company network
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Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
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| 2025 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., Former President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,100,000 | $8,395,935 |
| 2024 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,091,154 | $11,456,600 |
| 2023 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $8,534,646 |
| 2022 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $7,906,538 |
| 2021 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | $1,000,000 | $8,222,255 |
| 2020 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,038,462 | $9,239,185 |
| 2019 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer | $971,154 | $8,539,204 |
| 2018 | KEMPER Corp (KMPR) | Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer | $750,000 | $6,905,879 |
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