High Industries turning profits over to foundation to benefit communities

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  Scott LaMar has worked in both radio and television for more than four decades.
  
  Currently, LaMar is the Host and Executive Producer of The Spark program on WITF-FM, 89.5 & 93.3 in Harrisburg, Pa.
  
  Previously, LaMar was WITF TV’s Sr. Public Affairs producer and produced the station’s award-winning weekly public affairs TV program, Smart Talk.
  
  In addition to his on-air duties, LaMar has moderated political candidate debates, including those for candidates running for Pennsylvania governor and the U.S. Senate and was a regular contributor to BBC World News TV before and after the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
  
  LaMar often emcees or moderates local events and has gone as far as California to emcee a national event.
  
  The American Society of Civil Engineers honored LaMar with their national Excellence in Journalism award in 2020. He has been nominated for five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.
  
  LaMar and The Spark have been recognized throughout the Central Pennsylvania community including ADVOZ Lancaster’s “Dignity in Dialogue Award”, the South-Central Assembly’s “Regional Citizen Award” and was named a “Humanitarian Hero” by The Humane Society of the United States/Pennsylvania.
  
  A native of Coatesville, Pa., LaMar has also worked as a broadcast news anchor, sports play-by-play announcer and manager.

Photo courtesy of High Foundation

Airdate: Thursday, March 10, 2022

High Industries – based in Lancaster – is one of Central Pennsylvania’s and the nation’s most successful businesses. High Companies employ nearly 2,000 workers in 11 infrastructure businesses at 38 locations in six states. The company’s 2021 revenues were about $570 million.

Last week, S. Dale High and the High family announced the transfer of family ownership of High Industries to the High Foundation, meaning millions of dollars in company profits will go back to local communities.

The announcement describing the move said “profits will be invested in the High Foundation for the good of the community, toward initiatives that address poverty and community transformation, cultural and economic vibrancy, and collaboration and social innovation.”

Appearing on Thursday’s Smart Talk are S. Dale High chair emeritus of High Industries and the High Foundation and Robin Stauffer, Executive Director of the High Foundation