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Rodger L Derose

President and CEO · Kessler Foundation INC

President and CEO at Kessler Foundation INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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1
Roles reported
1
Reported compensation
$816K

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Reported as President and CEO of Kessler Foundation INC, based in East Hanover, NJ.
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Received $816K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Rodger DeRose has served as President and CEO of Kessler Foundation since February 2008, overseeing the foundation's strategic direction in expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Previously, he held the same position at Van Wezel Foundation and Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

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February 2008–present

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Kessler Foundation INC President and CEO · $32.4M revenue · East Hanover, NJTHE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY PREPARING THEM FOR THE WORKPLACE, AND CONDUCTING…pay $853K → $816KFiled FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$816Kreported comp

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