Lifeway Foods
Richard Corelli has extensive experience in management and social media coordination within the retail and foodservice sectors. Currently serving as Social Media Coordinator at Lifeway Foods, Inc. since October 2014, Richard is responsible for digital content creation and managing the monthly social media calendar. Previously, Richard held roles including General Manager at Lifeway Foods, where an annual sales increase was achieved for four consecutive years, Merchandising Manager at Barnes & Noble overseeing a $7 million bookstore, and Senior Store Manager at Lindt & Sprungli, where Richard successfully opened a new location. Earlier experience includes General Manager at Borders and Retail Area Manager at Mars, showcasing a strong track record in driving performance and managing teams effectively. Richard holds a degree from William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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.