Nicholas Kemphaus Biography and Net Worth

EVP - General Counsel and Secretary of Darling Ingredients

Nick Kemphaus directs Darling Ingredients’ global legal strategy, overseeing corporate governance, compliance, regulatory matters and the full range of legal operations that support the company’s worldwide growth. He works closely with the board of directors and senior leadership to ensure strong governance practices, transparent reporting and effective legal risk management across all business segments.

Since joining the company in 2012, Nick has taken on progressively broader responsibilities within the legal department, directing the company’s approach to securities and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other core commercial, transactional and regulatory matters.

He was appointed Executive Vice President – General Counsel and Secretary in 2026. Earlier in his career, Nick practiced law in the private sector, where he focused on complex litigation and intellectual property matters, building a foundation that now informs his strategic counsel at Darling Ingredients. Nick received his bachelor’s degree from Thomas More College and his Juris Doctor from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

What is Nicholas James Kemphaus' net worth?: The estimated net worth of Nicholas James Kemphaus is at least $2.21 million as of August 10th, 2026. Mr. Kemphaus owns 35,087 shares of Darling Ingredients stock worth more than $2,206,271 as of August 11th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Kemphaus may own. Learn More about Nicholas James Kemphaus' net worth.
How do I contact Nicholas James Kemphaus?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Kemphaus and other Darling Ingredients executives is 5601 N MacArthur Blvd, IRVING TX, 75038. Darling Ingredients can also be reached via phone at (972) 717-0300 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Nicholas James Kemphaus' contact information.
Has Nicholas James Kemphaus been buying or selling shares of Darling Ingredients?: During the past quarter, Nicholas James Kemphaus has sold $100,312.55 in Darling Ingredients stock. Most recently, Nicholas James Kemphaus sold 1,591 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.05, for a transaction totalling $100,312.55. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 35,087 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,212,235.35. Learn More on Nicholas James Kemphaus' trading history.
Who are Darling Ingredients' active insiders?: Darling Ingredients' insider roster includes Charles Adair (Director), Larry Barden (Director), John Bullock (EVP), Robert Day (EVP), Rick Elrod (EVP), Matthew Jansen (COO), Nicholas Kemphaus (EVP - General Counsel and Secretary), Dirk Kloosterboer (Director), Joseph Manzi (CAO), Patrick McNutt (EVP), Gary Mize (Director), Brad Phillips (CFO), Brenda Snell (CAO), John Sterling (EVP), Kurt Stoffel (Director), Randall Stuewe (CEO), Jan van der Velden (EVP), and Jos Vervoort (EVP). Learn More on Darling Ingredients' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Darling Ingredients?: In the last year, Darling Ingredients insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 1,000 shares worth more than $60,970.00. In the last year, insiders at the sold shares 5 times. They sold a total of 87,091 shares worth more than $3,273,757.55. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 10th when EVP Nicholas James Kemphaus sold 1,591 shares worth more than $100,312.55. Insiders at Darling Ingredients own 1.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Darling Ingredients.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/10/2026.

Nicholas James Kemphaus Insider Trading History at Darling Ingredients

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
8/10/2026	Sell	1,591	$63.05	$100,312.55	35,087

Nicholas James Kemphaus Buying and Selling Activity at Darling Ingredients

Darling Ingredients Company Overview

Darling Ingredients Inc. develops, produces, and sells natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients in North America, Europe, China, South America, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. It offers ingredients and customized specialty solutions for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, industrial, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries. The company also collects and transforms various animal by-product streams into useable and specialty ingredients, such as collagen, edible fats, feed-grade fats, animal proteins and meals, plasma, pet food ingredients, organic fertilizers, yellow grease, fuel feedstock, green energy, natural casings, and hides. In addition, it recovers and converts used cooking oil and animal fats, and residual bakery products into valuable feed and fuel ingredients. Further, the company provides environmental services, including grease trap collection and disposal services to food service establishments. It primarily operates under the Rendac, Sonac, FASA, Ecoson, Rousselot, Gelnex, and CTH brand names. The company was formerly known as Darling International Inc. and changed its name to Darling Ingredients Inc. in May 2014. Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Today's Range

Now: $63.10

$62.40

$63.60

50 Day Range

MA: $58.60

$52.48

$64.77

2 Week Range

Now: $63.10

$29.15

$66.02

Volume

487,034 shs

Average Volume

2,640,498 shs

Market Capitalization

$10.03 billion

P/E Ratio

17.01

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.02