Independence
“We believe there is lack of independence as outlined in our Cook County lawsuit. Lead Director Scher has enabled the unethical actions and toxic behavior of Julie and Jason Burdeen to the detriment of Lifeway's employees and shareholders..."
Current Board of Directors
Jason Scher
Lead Independent Director, ACG Chair, Compensation Committee Chair
Pol Sikar
Independent Director, ACG, Compensation Committee
Jody Levy
Independent Director, ACG
Dorri McWhorter
Independent Director, ACG
“As to the review of strategic alternatives, the ACG Committee seemingly delegated this function to Jason Burdeen. When Julie and Jason were deposed, they appeared for their depositions via Zoom at the Los Angeles offices of Kroll, the firm that had previously been engaged by the ACG Committee to advise it on strategic alternatives per the Proxy Settlement Agreement."
Jason Burdeen
Compensation From Lifeway's Proxy Statements:
Jason Burdeen, Ms. J. Smolyansky’s spouse, employed by the Company as the CEO’s Chief of Staff. Mr. Burdeen does not have an employment agreement. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 Mr. Burdeen’s total compensation was $132,000, $173,142, and $242,031, respectively. The Compensation Committee is responsible for determining and approving Mr. Burdeen’s compensation annually