We believe Mx. Hussman’s extensive experience in leadership roles within the meat industry, as well as his extensive education and knowledge of our industry, qualify him to serve on the Board. Continuing Directors The following table includes the members of the Board who are continuing in office, including relevant information as of June 20, 2023: Name Age Position Executive Directors Bryan Freeman 53 Executive Chairman, President, Secretary, Chairperson of Non-Employee Directors Gilbert B. de Cardenas. (1)(3) 59 Director Mark J. Nelson (1) 54 Director George F. Chappelle, Jr. (1)(2)(3) 61 Lead Independent Director (1) Member of our audit committee. (2) Member of our compensation committee. (3) Member of our nominating and corporate governance committee. Bryan Freeman. Mr. Freeman has served as Executive Chairman of our operating subsidiary, Real Good Foods, LLC (“RGF, LLC”), since October 2020, and has served as Executive Chairman, President, Secretary, and Chairperson of the Board since June 2, 2021. Mr. Freeman also served as Chief Executive Officer of RGF, LLC from September 2017 to October 2020. Mr. Freeman has over 20 years of experience in the frozen foods industry. Since 2015, Mr. Freeman has served as Chairman of High Road Ice Cream, Inc. and, since 2010, as Managing Partner at Slingshot Consumer LLC, a private equity fund focused on emerging food manufacturing companies. Prior to joining us, Mr. Freeman was an executive at AdvancePierre Foods from 2015 to 2017, and part of the senior leadership team when AdvancePierre Foods completed its initial public offering in 2016. Mr. Freeman also served on the mergers and acquisitions team at AdvancePierre Foods. Mr. Freeman resigned from AdvancePierre Foods after its sale to Tyson Foods in 2017. From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Freeman served as Chief Executive Officer at Better Bakery Co. LLC. From 2005 to 2009, he served as Chief Executive Officer at MCOOLZ, LLC, a dairy and juice processing manufacturer and marketer. Prior to working at MCOOLZ, LLC, Mr. Freeman served as President at Snackworks LLC from 2000 to 2005, which was acquired by J&J Snack Foods (Nasdaq: JJSF) in 2005. Mr. Freeman holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University. We believe Mr. Freeman’s history with the Company, AdvancePierre Foods, and Snackworks LLC, in addition to his extensive leadership experience in the frozen foods industry, strategic expertise, and knowledge, qualify him to serve as Chairperson of the Board. Gilbert B. de Cardenas. Mr. de Cardenas has served on the Board, compensation committee, and nominating and corporate governance committee since November 2021. Mr. de Cardenas currently serves as a member of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla’s board of directors, a member of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla’s compensation committee, and a member of Cacique, Inc.’s board of directors. Since 2009, Mr. de Cardenas has served as Chief Executive Officer of Cacique, Inc., a brand in the Mexican-style cheese, cream and sausage category. Prior to that time, Mr. de Cardenas was the Chief Executive Officer of Reynaldo’s Foods from 2006 to 2009, a branded meat and dessert company. Mr. de Cardenas holds a Master of Business Administration and Management from the University of Chicago. We believe Mr. de Cardenas’ experience as Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors of Cacique, Inc., as well as his extensive industry experience and knowledge, qualify him to serve on the Board. 10
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