Lifeway Foods
Elsa Monterroso-Burgos has over 28 years of experience in Human Resources. Their most recent position was as the Vice President of Human Resources at Lifeway Foods, Inc. Elsa previously held the position of Corporate Director of Human Resources at Turano Baking Company. In addition, Elsa has worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at GVN Performance and as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Tampico Beverages. Elsa also has experience as the HQ Human Resources Manager - USA & Canada at International Casings Group, Inc., the Corporate Manager of Human Resources at Winston Brands, Inc., and the Regional Human Resources Manager at Farley Candy Company/Nabisco/Kraft. Elsa's work experience involves building HR infrastructure, managing HR initiatives at domestic and global levels, and partnering with operational management for various HR functions.
Elsa Monterroso-Burgos attended DePaul University from 2001 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Management.
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.