JULIE SMOLYANSKY - Corporate Board Profile

Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2003-04-30	Julie Smolyansky 28 CEO, President, Treasurer and Director 2002 JULIE SMOLYANSKY was appointed as a Director, and elected President, CEO, CFO and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, CEO, CFO, President, Treasurer and Director of the Company, in June 2002. Julie Smolyansky, CEO, CFO, President & Treasurer(2) The Board appointed Julie Smolyansky as the CEO, CFO, President and Treasurer of the Company on June 10, 2002. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Julie Smolyansky, CEO, CFO, 2002 63,800 10,000 0 President & Treasurer(2)
2004-04-29	Julie Smolyansky 29 CEO, CFO, President, Treasurer and Director 2002 The following information discloses all plan and non-plan compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to Julie Smolyansky (CEO, CFO, President, Treasurer and Director) for all services rendered in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries during the year ended December 31, 2003. During 2003, each outside (non-employee) director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended. Neither the employee directors (Ludmila Smolyansky and Julie Smolyansky) nor Thomas Kunz was compensated as Directors during 2003.
2005-04-29	Julie Smolyansky 30 CEO, President, and Director The following information discloses all plan and non-plan compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to Julie Smolyansky (CEO, President, and Director) and Ed Smolyansky (CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller) for all services rendered in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries during the year ended December 31, 2004. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Julie Smolyansky, CEO 2004 102,000 20,000 20,930 and President (1)
2006-05-12	The following information discloses all plan and non-plan compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to Julie Smolyansky (CEO, President, and Director) and Ed Smolyansky (CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller) for all services rendered in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries during the year ended December 31, 2005. Except for Julie Smolyansky, no other employee of the Company served as the CEO. Except for Julie Smolyansky and Ed Smolyansky, no executive officer of the Company had total annual salary and bonus exceeding $100,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE The following table sets forth all compensation, including bonuses, stock option awards and other payments, paid or accrued by the Company during each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 to or for the Companys Chief Executive Officer and each of the other executive officers of the Company whose total annual salary and bonus, if any, exceeded $100,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005. Julie Smolyansky, CEO and President(1) 2005 Salary ($) 129,769.34 Bonus ($) 10,000 Other Compensation ($) 14,583.33
2007-05-22	Julie Smolyansky was appointed as a Director, and elected President, CEO, CFO and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Julie Smolyansky participates in the nominating process, in the review of executive employment contracts and in review of the Company’s executive compensation practices. Summary Compensation Table shows total compensation of $207,700 in 2006.
2008-05-29	Julie Smolyansky was appointed as a Director, and elected President, CEO, CFO and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. ... In 2004, Ms. Smolyansky resigned as CFO and Treasurer and Edward Smolyansky, Ms. Smolyansky’s brother, was appointed to such positions.
2009-06-05	JULIE SMOLYANSKY was appointed as a Director, and elected President, CEO, CFO and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. ... The Board of Directors does not have a standing nominating committee, compensation committee or any committees performing similar functions. ... Julie Smolyansky, Ludmila Smolyansky, Renzo Bernardi, Pol Sikar, Julie Oberweis, together with Juan Carlos Dalto, all participate in the nominating process, in the review of executive employment contracts and in review of the Company’s executive compensation practices.
2010-05-04	JULIE SMOLYANSKY was appointed as a Director, and elected President, CEO, CFO and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She currently holds, and in the past five years has held, no other directorships in any other reporting company. Julie Smolyansky, Ludmila Smolyansky, Renzo Bernardi, Pol Sikar, Julie Oberweis and Gustavo Carlos Valle all participate in the nominating process, in the review of executive employment contracts and in review of the Company’s executive compensation practices, except with respect to their own executive compensation, if applicable.
2011-05-05	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 35, was appointed as a Director, and elected President, CEO, CFO and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. ... Ms. Smolyansky brings historical and operational expertise and experience to the Board. ... Julie Smolyansky, Ludmila Smolyansky, Renzo Bernardi, Pol Sikar, Gustavo Carlos Valle and Julie Oberweis all participate in the nominating process, in the review of executive employment contracts and in review of the Company’s executive compensation practices, except with respect to their own executive compensation, if applicable.
2012-05-25	Julie Smolyansky, 36, was appointed as a Director, and elected President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors ... No employee director (Julie Smolyansky) was compensated as a Director during 2011.
2013-05-29	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 37, was appointed as a Director, and elected President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors ... Ms. Smolyansky devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. ... Executive Compensation ... Julie Smolyansky, CEO and President ... Total $1,030,183.
2014-05-02	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 39, was appointed as a Director, and elected President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors ... Ms. Smolyansky devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. ... Julie Smolyansky, CEO and President Summary Compensation Table 2013 Total $1,059,500. ... The Board does not have a standing nominating committee, compensation committee or any committees performing similar functions. Julie Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky, who are not considered independent, participate in the nominating process and the Company’s executive compensation practices.
2015-11-23	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 40, was appointed as a Director, and elected President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company by the Board of Directors ... Ms. Smolyansky serves as our President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to an employment agreement effective December 12, 2002. ... In 2014, the Board of Directors awarded a cash bonus award of $100,000 to Ms. Smolyansky. As discussed above, Ms. Smolyansky’s base salary in 2015 is being maintained at $1,338,789. ... The amount of compensation earned by each of the Named Executive Officers during fiscal 2014 ... Julie Smolyansky ... Total ($) $1,624,816.
2016-04-29	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 41, was appointed as a Director, and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She is a graduate with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Smolyansky spent six years as the Company's Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Smolyansky also served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2002 to 2004. She currently devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Ms. Smolyansky is the daughter of Ludmila Smolyansky, the Chairperson of the Board and Executive Chairperson of the Board. In 2004, Ms. Smolyansky brings historical and operational expertise and experience to the Board.
2017-05-01	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 42, was appointed as a Director, and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. ... Ms. Smolyansky holds no other directorships in any other reporting company.
2018-04-30	JULIE SMOLYANSKY, 43, was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She is a graduate with a bachelors degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Smolyansky spent six years as Lifeways Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Smolyansky also served as Lifeways Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2002 to 2004. She holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Ms. Smolyansky is the daughter of Ludmila Smolyansky (the Chairperson of the Board), and brother of Edward Smolyansky (the Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, and a Director of the Company). The significant knowledge base and operational expertise she has acquired by serving the Company as a senior executive for over twenty years qualify her to continue to serve on the Board. Ms. Smolyanskys family maintains a controlling interest in the Company, and the Board believes it is appropriate to provide for continuity of the representation of the Smolyansky family on the Board as a component of our succession planning strategy.
2019-04-30	JULIE SMOLYANSKY was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She is a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Smolyansky spent six years as Lifeway’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Smolyansky also served as Lifeway’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2002 to 2004. Under her leadership, Lifeway has brought its products into the mainstream, boosted annual revenues tenfold, and expanded distribution throughout the United States, Mexico, the UK, and Ireland, as well as portions of Central and South America and the Caribbean. She has been named to Fortune Business’s ‘40 under 40,’ Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000. She holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Ms. Smolyansky is the daughter of Ludmila Smolyansky (the Chairperson of the Board), and brother of Edward Smolyansky (the Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, and a Director of the Company). Ms. Smolyansky’s family maintains a controlling interest in the Company, and the Board believes it is appropriate to provide for continuity of the representation of the Smolyansky family on the Board as a component of our succession planning strategy.
2020-09-03	JULIE SMOLYANSKY was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She was appointed as Secretary effective as of January 1, 2020. She is a graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Smolyansky spent six years as Lifeway’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Smolyansky also served as Lifeway’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2002 to 2004. Under her leadership, Lifeway has brought its products into the mainstream, boosted annual revenues tenfold, and expanded distribution throughout the United States, Mexico, the UK, and Ireland, as well as portions of Central and South America and the Caribbean. She has been named to Fortune Business’s ‘40 under 40,’ Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000. She holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Ms. Smolyansky is the daughter of Ludmila Smolyansky (the Chairperson of the Board), and brother of Edward Smolyansky (the Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company). Ms. Smolyansky’s family maintains a controlling interest in the Company, and the Board believes it is appropriate to provide for continuity of the representation of the Smolyansky family on the Board as a component of our succession planning strategy.
2021-09-01	Julie Smolyansky, Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and Director Age: 46 Director Since: 2002 Julie Smolyansky was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She was appointed as Secretary effective as of January 1, 2020. Fiscal Year 2020 and 2019 Compensation Paid to our NEOs The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation received by Lifeway’s NEOs, consisting of our Chief Executive Officer and the two other most highly paid executive officers for services rendered in all capacities during fiscal year 2019 and 2020. Julie Smolyansky 2020 Total: $2,324,176
2022-08-03	Julie Smolyansky was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She was appointed as Secretary effective as of January 1, 2020. ... Ms. Julie Smolyansky's base salary for 2021 was $1,000,000. ... The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation received by Lifeway's NEOs, consisting of our Chief Executive Officer and the two other most highly paid executive officers for services rendered in all capacities during fiscal year 2020 and 2021. ... Total compensation for 2021 was $2,766,167.
2023-04-28	Julie Smolyansky was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She was appointed as Secretary effective as of January 1, 2020. She is a graduate with a bachelor27s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Smolyansky spent six years as Lifeway27s Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Smolyansky also served as Lifeway27s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from 2002 to 2004. Under her leadership, Lifeway has brought its products into the mainstream, boosted annual revenues tenfold, and expanded distribution throughout the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, as well as portions of Central and South America and the Caribbean. She has been named to Fortune Business27s 40 under 40,27 Fortune27s 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and Fast Company27s Most Creative People in Business 1000. She holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Ms. Smolyansky is the daughter of Ludmila Smolyansky (Director), and sister of Edward Smolyansky (Former Chief Operating Officer of the Company). The Smolyansky family maintains a controlling interest in the Company, and the Board believes it is appropriate to provide for continuity of the representation of the Smolyansky family on the Board as a component of Lifeway27s succession planning strategy. Ms. Smolyansky has served as Chairperson of the Board since August 2022.
2024-04-29	Julie Smolyansky was appointed as a Director and elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway by the Board to fill the vacancies in those positions created by the death of her father, Michael Smolyansky, in June 2002. She was appointed as Secretary effective as of January 1, 2020. She has been named to Fortune Business’s ‘40 under 40,’ Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000. Ms. Smolyansky has served as Chairperson of the Board since August 2022. Julie Smolyansky received no compensation for her service as director. We have excluded her from the table because we fully describe her compensation in the “NEO Summary Compensation for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022” section. Total compensation for 2023 was $3,372,200.