A visionary by nature, S. Dale High’s commitment to people and place have always been a driving force for his success as an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. In that spirit, in 2022, Dale emboldened High Foundation through an extraordinary act of business leadership and philanthropic innovation that will benefit our community for generations to come.

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S. Dale High joined his father and brother full-time in the family business in 1963. In the years since, Dale has strategically expanded the enterprise into 12 businesses. Today, High companies have nearly 2,000 coworkers operating 38 facilities in six states.  
 

High has become an industry leader—for excellence in serving customers, quality and innovation in its products and services, personal and corporate integrity, dedication to sustainable design and environmental responsibility, and a strong commitment to coworkers and community.

High Companies

Dale has always believed that using the power of business for the good of the community is a lasting commitment the High companies must uphold. Under his leadership and the guiding principles of The High Philosophy, defined early in his tenure with input from coworkers, High developed a culture of respect, trust, and community connection. High's impact on the communities in which the High companies do business takes shape through a visionary and catalytic approach to corporate social responsibility, equality, and environmental consciousness.

In 1980, High Foundation was formed to support community growth and vitality and improve the lives of people who live and work in Lancaster. Since then, the Foundation has invested more than $30 million in transformative organizations and initiatives. In his leadership roles at both High companies and High Foundation, Dale brings people together to share his expertise and pursue ideas and programs that ensure the economic vitality of Lancaster City, County, and beyond.