Corporate Governance

Ms. Johnson joined the Company’s board of directors in March 2023. Ms. Johnson brings more than thirty years of success in consumer-facing retail businesses, including extensive experience in the franchise restaurant and hospitality business sectors. Outside of the Company, Ms. Johnson is the President of SBJ Advisory Group, a hospitality and entertainment industry consultancy firm, that she founded in 2012. Prior to founding SBJ Advisory, she held pivotal roles including President/COO at Dave & Busters Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) from 2007 to 2010, and Executive VP/Chief Strategic Officer at Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) from 2001 to 2004. Ms. Johnson's boardroom governance experience includes over a decade of service across public and high-growth companies like Chuy’s Holdings (NASDAQ: CHUY), SusieCakes Bakeries, ARKO Corp (NASDAQ: ARKO), and Jack’s Family Restaurants. She is also currently serving a term as the Chairman of the Virginia Tech Foundation and has been a long-time member of the VTF Investment Committee. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Tech and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

Mr. Geygan became a director in August 2021. Mr. Geygan has served as a director of the Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMB) since February 2018, and as Board Chair since May 2018. Mr. Geygan also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Global Value Investment Corp. an investment research and advisory services firm, since he founded it in 2007. Prior to founding GVIC, Mr. Geygan served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS Financial Services. Mr. Geygan has taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses at IE University in Madrid, Spain, the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Lubar School of Business, and the College of Charleston. He serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Economics. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Mr. Craig became a director in November 2023. For nearly four decades he has developed, owned and operated commercial real estate, primarily outdoor malls for retail shops and restaurants, throughout the United States. Mr. Craig started his career with Ginsburg Craig Associates, which in 1993 merged with Chelsea Property Group, to form Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc. (‘Chelsea GCA”), which subsequently went public via an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. He served as President/Chief Operating Officer and Director of Chelsea GCA. For the last two decades Mr. Craig has successfully developed and operated over a dozen centers containing upscale retail shopping and dining destinations in nine states. Mr. Craig founded the Steven L. Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University in 2009, along with a corresponding endowment at the university. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

Mr. Riegel became a director in October 2021. Mr.Riegel is a veteran of the confection industry. Since 2021, Mr.Riegel has served as the President and CEO of FroDo Baking Company, LLC. FroDo Baking Company is a national manufacturer and distributor of frozen dough products, as well as other baked goods, to leading retailers. Prior to his role as President and CEO of FroDo Baking Company, LLC, Mr.Riegel served as Vice President of Marketing for Russell Stover Chocolates, a supplier of candy and chocolate, from 2017 to 2020, where he had commercial accountability related to all marketing efforts for an over $500million organization. In addition, he was selected to attend the Lindt & Sprungli Senior Leadership Program. From January 2014 to November 2017, Mr.Riegel served at various roles Ferrara Candy Company, a sweet snacking company, to include Vice President of Iconic Brands. From 2007 to 2014, Mr.Riegel served in various management positions with Kraft Foods Group. Mr.Riegel served as an Army Officer from 2002 to 2007. He received Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at the United States Military Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

Charles B. Arnold, 47, is a seasoned professional with board of director experience in strategic planning and evaluation in a regulated industry. Mr. Arnold is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Abernathy Holdings, LLC, serving in that role since June 2021. Abernathy Holdings, LLC specializes in the development and construction of Class A Self-Storage facilities throughout the Southwestern United States. Prior Abernathy, Mr. Arnold served as a member of the board of directors of National Security Group, Inc., from May of 2017 to July 2022, where he helped facilitate decision making related to needed actions on debt and strategic decisions on exiting business segments. From June 2011 to December 2021, Mr. Arnold served as Assistant Controller of Church’s Chicken, where Mr. Arnold supervised and assisted in accurate, efficient completion of monthly financial reporting packages. Mr. Arnold received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Troy State University and an MBA in Accounting from Troy State University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.