Utz Brands Appoints Theresa Robbins Shea as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) has appointed Theresa Robbins Shea as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective July 6, 2021. Shea will lead the legal team and be a part of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO Dylan Lissette. Her previous roles include Vice President and General Counsel at True Value Company and Senior Counsel at United Airlines. Lissette expressed confidence that Shea's experience will enhance Utz's legal and strategic framework, supporting long-term shareholder value.

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• Theresa Robbins Shea's extensive legal background is expected to strengthen Utz's executive team.
• Her appointment could enhance legal and compliance strategies, potentially increasing shareholder value.

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• Concerns may arise regarding continuity and adaptation during the transition to a new legal leadership.

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced today that Theresa Robbins Shea has been appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective July 6, 2021. In this role, Ms. Shea will lead the legal team for Utz and serve on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Dylan Lissette, Chief Executive Officer.

Theresa Robbins Shea joins Utz Brands, Inc. as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. Source: Utz Brands, Inc.

“As a newly public company, we continue to build out our executive team to provide legal and strategic support to help guide the business forward. We are very pleased to have a legal professional of Theresa’s caliber join the Utz team,” said Lissette. “Theresa brings a deep and broad pool of legal and compliance knowledge and will play an integral role in helping Utz generate long-term shareholder value.”

Ms. Shea joins Utz from True Value Company, LLC, a hardware wholesaler that services independent hardware store owners, where she served as Vice President and General Counsel since 2018 and as Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment, since 2007. While at True Value, Shea served as Executive Sponsor for the Inclusion & Diversity Council and True Value Foundation and, since 2020, led the internal COVID Crisis Team. Previously, she held the role of Senior Counsel at United Airlines, Inc. and worked as an associate at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Shea received a B.A. and J.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Certificate in Executive Management from the University of Notre Dame. “I am delighted to join the Utz team at this exciting phase of the Company’s growth,” said Ms. Shea. “Utz is an iconic brand with an impressive history. I look forward to contributing to Utz’s Next Century of Growth!”

Utz Brands snack foods can be found in leading retailers across the U.S. or available online at Utzsnacks.com. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using @UtzSnacks.

About Utz Brands, Inc.

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands including Utz®, ON THE BORDER® Chips & Dips, Golden Flake®, Zapp’s®, Good Health®, Boulder Canyon®, Hawaiian® Brand, and TORTIYAHS!®, among others.

After a century with strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz’s products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz operates fifteen facilities located in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX.

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FAQ

Who is the new Executive Vice President at Utz Brands?

Theresa Robbins Shea has been appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Utz Brands.

What is the effective date of Theresa Robbins Shea's appointment at Utz?

Theresa Robbins Shea's appointment is effective from July 6, 2021.

What role does Theresa Robbins Shea have in Utz Brands?

She will lead the legal team and serve on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to CEO Dylan Lissette.

What background does Theresa Robbins Shea bring to Utz Brands?

She has extensive experience, including roles as Vice President and General Counsel at True Value Company and Senior Counsel at United Airlines.

What does CEO Dylan Lissette say about Theresa Robbins Shea's appointment?

Lissette expressed confidence in Shea's legal expertise, stating she will provide strategic support and help generate long-term shareholder value.