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CHICAGO (WGN) – The CEO of a Chicago staple has died, according to her family.
Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, the CEO of Harold’s Chicken Corporate, died recently, according to her family, although no exact date was mentioned.
Her family took to social media to announce her passing:
“On behalf of Harold’s Chicken Corporate and The Chicago Children Equestrian Center, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Chief Executive Officer, Kristen D. Pierce-Sherrod.
“The family extends their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and condolences.
“At this time we kindly ask that their privacy be respected during this time of bereavement.
“Arrangements will be announced at a later date.”
Harold’s Chicken Shack (also known as The Fried Chicken King, Harold’s Chicken or simply Harold’s) was originally started in 1950 by an African American Chicago entrepreneur named Harold Pierce, Kristen’s father.
Over 70 years later, Harold’s Chicken remains a staple in Chicago and is now expanding to other national locations across eight different states.
Kristen and her husband Vincent Sherrod also founded the Chicago Children Equestrian Center in 2021, a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted therapy, riding lessons and mentorship for at-risk youth, children who have special needs and young adults from Chicago.
No other information was released.