Peter L. Lynch – Chairman of the Board
Mr. Lynch is a 30-year veteran of the food retail industry who had previously served as president and chief operating officer of Albertson’s, Inc., one of the world’s largest food and drug retailers. Since joining Winn-Dixie in December 2004, he has guided the company through a significant operational and financial turnaround that resulted in its emergence from bankruptcy in November of 2006. Mr. Lynch began his retail career with Star Markets Company, Inc., where he served as vice president of operations and vice president of human resources before being named president. Mr. Lynch received his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Nichols College where he has recently joined the board of trustees. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). FMI conducts programs in research, education, industry relations and public affairs on behalf of its 1,700 food retailer and wholesale companies worldwide.

Evelyn Follit
Ms. Follit currently heads Follit Associates, a Corporate Technology Assessment & Executive Career Strategy practice. Until February 2005, Ms. Follit served in various positions at RadioShack Corporation most recently serving as Senior Vice President - Chief Organizational Enabling Services Officer and Chief Information Officer. Before joining RadioShack in 1997, Ms. Follit served as ACNeilsen’s Vice President – Operations/Engineering and Dunn & Bradstreet’s global planning and technology leader. Ms. Follit is currently a director of Beall's, Inc. Ms. Follit graduated from City University of New York in 1970 with a B.A. She also obtained an M.B.A. in Finance and Information Systems from Pace University in 1977.

Charles Garcia
Mr. Garcia currently serves as President of the Sterling Hispanic Capital Markets Group at vFinance, Inc. Mr. Garcia was founder, CEO and Chairman of Sterling Financial Investment Group, Inc. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, he served as a White House Fellow in 1988 and former intelligence officer for the U.S. Department of State from 1988 to 1992. Mr. Garcia is a director of several not-for-profit organizations, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the American Bar Association, and Read On! Foundation. Mr. Garcia graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a B.S. in 1983. Mr. Garcia also graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1987 with an M.A. in Public Administration and received a J.D. from Columbia University Law School in 1994.

Jeff Girard
Mr. Girard has served as Vice Chairman, Finance and Administration at Shopko Stores, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Earlier in his career he served in senior management roles at Supervalu, Inc., Supermarkets General Corporation, Pathmark Stores, Inc., and Standard Brands, Inc. Mr. Girard received a B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University in 1968. He graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Business in 1973 with an M.B.A.

Yvonne Jackson
Ms. Jackson is the founder and President of BeecherJackson. Between 1993 and 2005, Ms. Jackson served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Pfizer, Inc., Compaq Computer Corporation, and Burger King Corporation. From 1979 to 1993 she served in a number of human resources positions at Avon Products, Inc., including Vice President, Human Resources for the U.S. division. She began her career as a personnel manager at Sears, Roebuck & Co. Ms. Jackson graduated from Spelman College in 1970 with a B.A. in Liberal Arts.

Gregory Josefowicz
Mr. Josefowicz is the former Chairman, President and CEO of Borders Group, Inc. and is currently a director of PetSmart, Inc. and Ryerson, Inc. Mr. Josefowicz joined Borders as President and CEO in 1999 after having served as President of the Midwest Region of Albertson’s, Inc. He also held several senior positions at Jewel Food Stores and served as a director of Spartan Stores, Inc. Mr. Josefowicz graduated from Michigan State University in 1974 with a B.A. in Marketing and from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management (Northwestern University) in 1976 with an M.A. in Management.

Terry Peets
Mr. Peets is a senior advisor to J.P. Morgan Partners and serves as a director of Berry Plastics, Inc., Pinnacle Foods Group, Inc., Ruiz Foods, Inc., and WKI Holding Company, Inc. Mr. Peets has served as Chairman of Bruno’s Supermarkets, Inc.; President, CEO and a director of Pia Merchandising Company, Inc.; Executive Vice President of Vons Companies, Inc.; and Executive Vice President of Ralph’s Grocery Company. Mr. Peets graduated from Pepperdine University in 1983 with an M.B.A. in Business Management.

Richard Rivera
Mr. Rivera is the President and CEO of Rubicon Enterprises, LLC and currently serves as a director of the National Restaurant Association. Mr. Rivera has served as Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc. and as President of Darden’s Red Lobster chain. He has also served as President and CEO of Chart House Enterprises, Inc., Rare Hospitality International, Inc., and TGI Friday’s, Inc. (a division of Carlson Companies, Inc.). He has also held senior positions at W.R. Grace & Company (President of Del Taco Corporation); Annheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (President of El Chico Corporation); and Grand Metropolitan plc (various positions, including Executive Vice President at Steak & Ale Restaurants of America). Mr. Rivera graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1968 with a B.A. in Liberal Arts.

James Olson
Mr. Olson has served in various positions during his 35 year career in executive leadership for both national and international organizations. Most recently, Mr. Olson served as Senior Vice President of Operations for PepsiCo International in its Europe, Africa, and Middle-East locations, as well as PepsiCo Finance Europe LTD. Previously, he held executive positions in Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery and Kraft Jacobs Suchard, Inc. Mr. Olson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.