RENZO BERNARDI - Corporate Board Profile

Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-04-26	RENZO BERNARDI has been a director of the Company since 1994. ... During 2000, the Board of Directors participated in two meetings where each director was compensated at the rate of $500.00 per meeting.
2002-04-19	RENZO BERNARDI has been a director of the Company since 1994. ... During 2001, each outside director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended for three of the four meetings held during the year.
2003-04-30	Renzo Bernardi 65 Director 1994 During 2002, each outside (non-employee) director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended for three of the four meetings held during the year.
2004-04-29	Renzo Bernardi 66 Director 1994 The Board of Directors does not have a standing nominating committee, compensation committee or any committees performing similar functions. As there are only six Directors serving on the Board, it is the view of the Board that all Directors should participate in the process for the nomination and review of potential Director candidates and for the review of the Company's executive pay practices. Accordingly, Julie Smolyansky, Ludmila Smolyansky, Rick D. Salm, Renzo Bernardi, Pol Sikar and Thomas Kunz all participate in the nominating process, in the review of executive employment contracts and in review of the Company's executive compensation practices. During 2003, each outside (non-employee) director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended.
2005-04-29	RENZO BERNARDI has been a Director of the Company since 1994. The Board of Directors does not have a standing nominating committee, compensation committee or any committees performing similar functions. As there are only six Directors serving on the Board, it is the view of the Board that all Directors should participate in the process for the nomination and review of potential Director candidates and for the review of the Company's executive pay practices. Accordingly, Julie Smolyansky, Ludmila Smolyansky, Rick D. Salm, Renzo Bernardi, Pol Sikar and 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.
2006-05-12	During 2005, each outside (non-employee) director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended. Neither any employee director (Ludmila Smolyansky and Julie Smolyansky) nor any Director serving as the nominee of Danone (Juan Carlos Dalto) was compensated as a Director during 2005. Currently, the Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Sikar and Bernardi and, if elected, Ms. Oberweis, who the Company believes to be an audit committee financial expert, and all of the Audit Committee members have an understanding of finance and accounting and are able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. Audit Committee members are appointed by the full Board.
2007-05-22	Renzo Bernardi has been a Director of the Company since 1994. During 2006, each outside (non-employee) director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended. Renzo Bernardi was compensated $2,500 in 2006. Renzo Bernardi participates in the nominating process, in the review of executive employment contracts and in review of the Company’s executive compensation practices.
2008-05-29	Renzo Bernardi has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... During 2007, each outside (non-employee) director was compensated at the rate of $500 per meeting attended.
2009-06-05	RENZO BERNARDI has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... The Audit Committee consists of Mr. Sikar, Ms. Oberweis and Mr. Bernardi. ... Director Compensation: Renzo Bernardi $2,000.
2010-05-04	RENZO BERNARDI has been a Director of the Company since 1994. Mr. Bernardi is the president and founder of Renzo & Sons, Inc., a Dairy and Food Service Company which has been in business since 1969. 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	RENZO BERNARDI, 58, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... Director Compensation as of December 31, 2010: Renzo Bernardi $2,000.
2012-05-25	Renzo Bernardi, 59, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Sikar, Bernardi and Katz. ... Director Compensation as of December 31, 2011: Renzo Bernardi $2,000 total compensation.
2013-05-29	RENZO BERNARDI, 60, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... Mr. Bernardi devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company. ... The Lifeway Audit Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of Messrs. Sikar, Bernardi, and Katz ... Director Compensation as of December 31, 2012 ... Renzo Bernardi ... Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $2,000 ... Total $2,000.
2014-05-02	RENZO BERNARDI, 61, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... Mr. Bernardi holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. ... The Lifeway Audit Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of Messrs. Sikar, Bernardi, and Lee ... Audit Committee Report: Renzo Bernardi, Director. ... Director Compensation as of December 31, 2013: Renzo Bernardi Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $7,500, Total $7,500.
2015-11-23	RENZO BERNARDI, 77, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... The Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Sikar, Bernardi and Lee in the Last Fiscal Year. In August 2015 Mr. Jason Scher was elected as a member of the Audit Committee to fill the vacancy created upon the resignation of Mr. Bernardi as a member of the Audit Committee. In August 2015, Mr. Lee was elected as the Chairman of the Audit Committee. ... The Compensation Committee consisted of Messrs. Scher, Lee and Bernardi in the Last Fiscal Year. In August 2015 Mr. Bernardi resigned as a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Scher is the Chairman of the Compensation Committee. ... The Nominating Committee consisted of Messrs. Scher, Lee and Bernardi in the Last Fiscal Year. In August 2015 Mr. Bernardi resigned as a member of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Scher is the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. ... The Director Compensation table shows Renzo Bernardi received $15,000 in other compensation.
2016-04-29	RENZO BERNARDI, 77, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. Mr. Bernardi is the president and founder of Renzo & Sons, Inc., a dairy and food service company which has been in business since 1969 (formerly, Renzo-Milk Distribution Systems). He has over 30 years of experience in the dairy distribution industry. Mr. Bernardi is a graduate of Instituto Teonico E Commerciale of Macomer, Sardinia. Mr. Bernardi devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Mr. Bernardi brings deep industry experience to the Board.
2017-05-01	RENZO BERNARDI, 79, has been a Director of the Company since 1994. ... Director Compensation for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016 ... Renzo Bernardi $27,500 $0 $27,500
2018-04-30	RENZO BERNARDI, 80, was elected as a Director of Lifeway in 1994. Mr. Bernardi is the president and founder of Renzo & Sons, Inc., a dairy and food service company which has been in business since 1969 (formerly, Renzo-Milk Distribution Systems). He has nearly 50 years of experience in the dairy distribution industry. Mr. Bernardi is a graduate of Instituto Tecnico E Commerciale of Macomer, Sardinia. Mr. Bernardi devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Mr. Bernardi brings deep industry experience and a historical perspective to the Board.
2019-04-30	RENZO BERNARDI was elected as a director of Lifeway in 1994. Mr. Bernardi is the President and founder of Renzo & Sons, Inc., a dairy and food service company which has been in business since 1969 (formerly, Renzo-Milk Distribution Systems). He has nearly 50 years of experience in the dairy distribution industry. Mr. Bernardi is a graduate of Instituto Tecnico E Commerciale of Macomer, Sardinia. Mr. Bernardi devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company.
2020-09-03	RENZO BERNARDI was elected as a director of Lifeway in 1994. Mr. Bernardi is the President and founder of Renzo & Sons, Inc., a dairy and food service company which has been in business since 1969 (formerly, Renzo-Milk Distribution Systems). He has nearly 50 years of experience in the dairy distribution industry. Mr. Bernardi is a graduate of Instituto Tecnico E Commerciale of Macomer, Sardinia. Mr. Bernardi devotes as much time as necessary to the business of the Company and currently holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Mr. Bernardi brings nearly half a century of experience in the dairy industry, with a focus on dairy supply and distribution, along with historical perspective and executive and entrepreneurial experiences to the Board. His background provides Lifeway with insights into operational and strategic planning, and financial matters. His longtime service and institutional knowledge about Lifeway provide him with a broad understanding of the operational, financial, and strategic issues facing public companies like ours. His executive, operational, and financial experience, particularly in the dairy industry, make him well qualified for service on our Board.