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WILLIAM D. SCHWARTZ, JR., became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on December 29, 2024. Before assuming the role of President and CEO, Mr. Schwartz served as President of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary and approximately $2.6 billion segment of the Company that specializes in yard and home products, a position he held since January 1, 2023. Mr. Schwartz joined the Company in 1998, and advanced into a variety of roles including account manager, sales manager, and regional sales director. He is a past member of our CEO Club, which recognizes the Company's top salespeople. Mr. Schwartz served as general manager of operations for several Company plants, became an operations vice president in 2014, executive vice president of purchasing in 2020, and executive vice president of operations services in 2022.

Michael R. Cole joined us in 1993 from the international public accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. In December 1999, he was promoted to Vice President of Finance. On July 19, 2000, Mr. Cole became Chief Financial Officer of the Company. On December 29, 2024, Mr. Cole added the title of President of Corporate Services to his current role.

MATTHEW J. MISSAD, became Chairman of our Board of Directors on February 2, 2023, and Executive Chairman of our Board on December 29, 2024. He became the fifth Chief Executive Officer in the Company's history on July 13, 2011, and President of the Company on January 1, 2023, positions he held until his appointment as Executive Chairman. From 1996 to 2011, he was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, in addition to serving on the boards of subsidiary entities, including international partnerships. Mr. Missad served on the board of Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP) from October 2014 to April 2024, and served on its Compensation Committee. Mr. Missad has a JD degree, is a member of the Michigan Bar Association, has a CPA certificate of examination, and is a licensed real estate broker.

Patrick M. Benton joined us in 1993. In 2008 he became Operations Vice President of the South Texas Region, and on July 1, 2014, he became Executive Vice President of UFP Eastern Division - North. On February 1, 2017, Mr. Benton became President of the UFP Northern Division, and on January 1, 2020, he became President of UFP Construction, LLC.

Landon C. Tarvin joined us in 2002. In 2019, he was promoted to Vice President of Outdoor Essentials and in 2021, he was promoted to Vice President of Deckorators. On December 29, 2024, he became President of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC.

THOMAS W. RHODES, is President and Chief Executive Officer of TWR Enterprises, Inc. of Corona, CA, a framing company he founded in 1984. TWR is one of the oldest and largest framing companies in Southern California. Mr. Rhodes served as a board member of the California Framing Contractors Association, Building Industry Association - Orange County, and the California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors - Orange County/Inland Empire. He was appointed Lead Independent Director of the Company on February 2, 2023.

MARY TUUK KURAS, is CEO of MTK Practical Leadership, offering a common-sense approach to strengthening skills for executive leaders. Her work accelerates learning and effectiveness by teaching from real-life situations and passing on valuable knowledge from her 34 years of executive experience in multiple industries. Ms. Tuuk Kuras also serves an Interim CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony in Grand Rapids, MI. She served as President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony from January 2019 until her retirement on December 31, 2022. Before joining the Symphony, she served as Chief Compliance Officer/Senior Vice President, Properties and Real Estate for Meijer, Inc., a regional retail chain. Prior to her tenure with Meijer, she was Executive Vice President of Corporate Services, and Secretary of the Board of Directors for Fifth Third Bancorp of Cincinnati, OH. Ms. Tuuk Kuras' previous positions with Fifth Third included Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp, and President of Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), where she had leadership responsibility for the growth and strategic direction of major lines of business. She was named one of the 25 Women to Watch in Banking by the American Banker magazine each year from 2008 to 2014. She serves on the board of Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), a regional bank with more than $90 billion in assets, and on the boards of Chorus America and the Grand Rapids Symphony.

JOAN A. BUDDEN, is the President of a boutique consulting company specializing in strategic planning, leadership development, culture change and strategic marketing. From January 2016 until January 2021, she was President and CEO of Priority Health, one of Michigan's largest health plans with $4 billion in annual revenue. In that role, she successfully led a large acquisition, expanded their market share and geographic footprint and drove profitable growth. Before becoming CEO, Ms. Budden served as Chief Marketing Officer for Priority Health since 2009. Ms. Budden's responsibilities as Chief Marketing Officer included leading strategic positioning and profitable growth for direct to consumer, government and business-to-business markets. Ms. Budden also serves on the board of Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP), on the board of AARP Services, Inc, a subsidiary of AARP, and on the board of Together Women's Health.

Ronald K. Grubbs, Jr., is President of Alliance Plastics, a position he has held since founding the company in 2002. Based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Alliance Plastics is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality industrial films and materials, providing innovative solutions for packaging, manufacturing, and specialized applications worldwide. Mr. Grubbs is a U.S. Army veteran and served on the board of Curative Connections.

R. Paul Guerre joined us in 2020 as Senior Corporate Counsel. On May 15, 2023, he was promoted to Deputy General Counsel - Compliance & Administration. On July 1, 2024, he was promoted to Corporate Secretary and Director of Corporate Compliance.

Scott A. Worthington joined us in 1997. In 2014, he was promoted to Regional Vice President of the South Texas Region. On January 1, 2020, he became President of UFP Packaging, LLC.