HANOVER, PA — Utz Brands announced that William “B.J.” Werzyn Jr. will succeed Michael W. Rice as a member of the board of directors following Rice’s retirement, effective Aug. 20.

“The board is thrilled to have identified B.J. Werzyn, a Pennsylvania native and business leader, as the replacement for Mike’s board seat,” said Dylan Lissette, chairperson of the Utz board of directors. “B.J.’s entrepreneurial background and technology experience, combined with his business acumen, will be an invaluable addition to our board.”