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Jeff Hempfling currently serves as the Global Vice President of Procurement at Stepan Company, responsible for shaping the vision and leading the company's global procurement function. Previously, Jeff held positions such as Strategic Sourcing Director at Avantor, where leadership of a team aimed at delivering value and reducing risk was paramount. Jeff's experience extends to Ingevity as the Global Strategic Sourcing Director, leading direct materials sourcing initiatives, and to KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, achieving significant cost reductions through centralized procurement practices. A notable tenure at Dow Corning involved overseeing a substantial sourcing operation, consistently achieving price reductions. Jeff also directed procurement and supply chain activities at Hemlock Semiconductor, supporting rapid business growth. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business.