Board Committees

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.