Don Papson

Donald Papson serves as the President and Executive Director of The M.S. Hershey Foundation since October 2009, guiding initiatives rooted in the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. With extensive experience in the industry, Donald holds the position of President at Bentz Papson Associates since 2006, specializing in branded retail attraction development. Previously, from 1979 to 2006, Donald held the role of Vice-President of Consumer Interactive and The Hershey Experience at The Hershey Company, where efforts included the launch of Hershey’s Chocolate World and other marketing initiatives. Donald's academic background includes a Master's degree from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in History from Gettysburg College.