Michael W. Rice

Michael W. Rice serves as Director, Chairman Emeritus, and Special Advisor to Utz. Mr. Rice previously held the role of Executive Chairman which he assumed in December 2012 following his role as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Utz from 1992 until 2012. Mr. Rice served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Utz from 1978 until 1992. Prior to serving as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rice served as Executive Vice President of Utz from 1970 to 1978. Mr. Rice also serves as a Member of the Board of Managers of the Utz Members. Mr. Rice is a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University and holds a law degree from George Washington University School of Law. Mr. Rice is the father-in-law of Dylan Lissette, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Utz and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company believes that Mr. Rice’s extensive institutional knowledge of Utz and experience serving as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Utz qualifies him to serve as a director of the Company.