Lifeway Foods
Dave McClain has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Dave currently holds the position of Director of Business Development at Lifeway Foods, Inc., a role they started in 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Sales, Foodservice/Away from Home at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Before joining Lifeway Foods, Dave worked for Mondelēz International, beginning in 2012. During their time there, they held various positions including National Account Manager, Corporate Sales Planning Manager, Director of Vending - Customer Business Lead, and District Sales Manager Foodservice. Their experience at Mondelēz International ranged from 2012 to 2022. Prior to joining Mondelēz International, Dave worked at Kraft Foods from 1999 to 2012, where they held roles such as District Sales Manager Foodservice, Customer Team Leader Foodservice, Account Manager, and Sales Representative. Additionally, they gained experience as a Medical Sales Representative at Muro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2002 and as a Sales Representative at Roma Foods from 1997 to 1999. Dave's earliest work experience dates back to 1993, where they served as an Ocean Lifeguard for the Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol until 1996.
Dave McClain attended Wildwood Catholic High School from 1989 to 1993, but it is not known whether they obtained a degree or engaged in any specific field of study during that time. Following this, from 1993 to 1997, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University.
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Lifeway Foods
The Lifeway Foods story begins in 1986 with kefir, a milk-based cultured drink that is popular in Eastern Europe and is said to be more nutritional than yogurt. That year, Russian immigrant Michael Smolyansky began manufacturing kefir in his basement to bring the taste of his native country to the U.S. After Michael Smolyansky passed away in 2002, his daughter Julie Smolyansky assumed the role of President, while his son Edward Smolyansky assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Today, Lifeway is the country’s leading manufacturer of kefir, with multiple flavors and varieties that include lowfat, whole milk and organic versions as well as a children’s line, and a provider of other probiotic natural and organic dairy products for health-conscious consumers.