Lifeway Foods
Paul Koehrer's work experience includes a role as the Director of Information Technology at Lifeway Foods, Inc. starting in 2018. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, Paul worked at Additech from 2003 to 2017, holding various positions including Vice President of Operations & Engineering, Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations, Program Manager of Marketing & Sales, Quality Assurance Manager, and Program Manager of Manufacturing & Supply Chain. Before that, they were a Lead Diesel Technician at Avis Budget Group from 2001 to 2003 and a Restoration Specialist at Ford Man's Mustang & Automotive from 2000 to 2001.
Paul Koehrer earned a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2002, they attended Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and studied Diesel Technology & Engineering. Additionally, they have studied Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bradford College, MA, although the specific years of attendance are not provided.
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.