Stephen Hepler

Stephen Hepler is an experienced quality management professional with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the food industry. Currently serving as the Director of Quality at GoodPop since January 2025, Stephen has held significant roles in various companies, including Senior Manager of External Quality at Post Consumer Brands and Quality Manager at The J.M. Smucker Company, where leadership involved managing teams, setting departmental objectives, and interfacing with co-manufacturing teams. Previous positions at The Kraft Heinz Company included overseeing consumer affairs, leading quality initiatives across multiple factories, and interacting with regulatory agencies. Stephen's foundational experience began with roles at McCormick and Co., Hershey Foods Corporation, and Tyson Foods, where responsibilities encompassed quality assurance processes, training, and compliance audits. Stephen holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from Penn State University and a Master's in Business Administration from Waynesburg University.