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Sean McLaren became our President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024, following the retirement of Ray Ferris. Mr. McLaren began his career with West Fraser in 2005, as General Manager of the Williams Lake Sawmill, when West Fraser acquired Weldwood. He was Chief Operating Officer from December 7, 2021 to December 31, 2023. Prior thereto, he was President, Solid Wood. Previous roles at West Fraser include Vice-President, U.S. Lumber in February 2016 and Vice-President, U.S. Lumber Operations in October 2010. Mr. McLaren holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Calgary and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in British Columbia.

Mr. Virostek joined West Fraser in 2017 in his current role and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Christopher Virostek, who before September 7, 2022 was Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Masonite International Corporation, leading its acquisition and divestiture activities in North America, South America, Europe and Africa and earlier was Vice President, Finance. Mr. Virostek holds an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration degree with distinction from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Chartered Accountant.

Kevin Burke, who before January 1, 2024 was Senior Vice-President, Wood Products, before December 7, 2021 was Vice-President, North American Engineered Wood Products and Renewable Energy, before July 23, 2021 was our Vice-President, North American Engineered Wood Products and before February 1, 2021, was the Senior Vice-President, North American Operations of Norbord. Mr. Burke joined Norbord in 2001 and was appointed Senior Vice President of North American Operations in 2018. Prior thereto, he held several progressively senior operating positions in both North America and in Europe, including Vice President, US South Operations and Director, European Operations Excellence as well as Managing Director, Cowie Facility. Mr. Burke holds an MBA degree from University of Edinburgh, Scotland and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Rochester, New York.

Ms. Lampard was appointed to her current role in February 1, 2021, following Norbord's acquisition, and is based in Toronto, Ontario. Ms. Lampard joined Norbord in 1996 and was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2008. Prior thereto, she held several progressively senior financial management roles including Vice President, Treasurer. Ms. Lampard holds an MBA degree from the University of Toronto and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Alan McMeekin, who before December 7, 2021 was Vice-President, European Engineered Wood Products, before February 1, 2021 was the Senior Vice-President, Europe of Norbord and before February 5, 2018 was the Vice-President, Finance and Operations Europe of Norbord. Mr. McMeekin's earlier experiences prior to Norbord include engineering and auditing. Mr. McMeekin is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a degree from Strathclyde University.

Hank Ketcham is the Chair of the Board. Mr. Ketcham was our President until April 2012 and retired from the position of CEO effective March 1, 2013 when his title as Chair of our Board was re-designated as Executive Chair. Effective April 19, 2016, he became our Chair of the Board. He is also a director and minority shareholder of Ketcham Investments, Inc., which owns 3,147,628 Common shares and 1,743,228 Class B Shares of the Company.

Reid E. Carter is a Corporate Director. From 2003 to the end of 2018, Mr. Carter was a Managing Partner at Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., a global asset manager, and was President of Brookfield Timberlands Management LP. In this role, Mr. Carter led the acquisition of approximately 3.5 million acres of private timberlands throughout North America and Brazil as well as the teams responsible for all growth and operations aspects of these businesses. From 2010 to 2015, Mr. Carter also served as President and Chief Executive Officer, and until May 2021 as a director, of Acadian Timber Corp. and, from 2006 to 2010, as President and Chief Executive Officer of its predecessor, Acadian Timber Income Fund, which is listed on the TSX. He served as National Bank Financial's Paper and Forest Products Analyst between 1996 and 2003. Between 1990 and 1996 he served as a resource analyst with TimberWest Forest Corp. Mr. Carter served as a director of Enercare Inc. until the end of 2019. Mr. Carter holds a combined undergraduate degree in Forestry and Biology and a master's degree in Forest Soils, both from the University of British Columbia. Past Public Board Memberships (2020-2024): Enercare Inc., Acadian Timber Corp.

Gillian D. Winckler was appointed to the board in 2017. Ms. Winckler is a former mining and business executive with over 25 years of diversified experience in the metals and mining industry and the financial sector. Ms. Winckler served with BHP Billiton in London, England and Vancouver, Canada. Upon leaving the company, she joined Coalspur Limited as its CEO and President, along with a brief period as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to the mining industry, she spent five years as a corporate financier in South Africa and London and five years in the auditing profession. Ms. Winckler is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa), with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). She also obtained an ESG Competent Boards Certificate and Global Competent Boards Designation. She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of Pan American Silver Corp.

Marian Lawson was appointed to the board in 2021 in connection with the acquisition of Norbord. Ms. Lawson retired from Scotiabank in 2018, with over 30 years of experience in banking and capital markets. During her tenure, she held numerous senior roles at Scotiabank, including Executive Vice-President, Global Head, Financial Institutions and Transaction Banking, Deputy Head of Corporate Banking, Managing Director, Capital Markets, and Vice President, Internal Audit. Ms. Lawson previously served as a director of Norbord and 1832 Asset Management LP, a wealth management subsidiary of Scotiabank. She is currently a director of Canadian Tire Bank. In 2016, Ms. Lawson received the Women in Capital Markets Award for Leadership and the Women's Executive Network, Top 100 Corporate Executive Award. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from York University, a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from McMaster University, and a designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Doyle Beneby was appointed to the board in 2023. Mr. Beneby has over 35 years' experience in various aspects of the electrical power industry. Doyle Beneby was Chief Executive Officer of Midland Cogeneration Venture from November 2018 to September 2022. Prior to November 2018 he was a Corporate Director since May 2016, CEO of New Generation Power International and President and CEO of CPS Energy. Prior to joining CPS Energy, Mr. Beneby served at Exelon Corporation in various senior roles, including President of Exelon Power. Mr. Beneby is an experienced corporate director currently serving on the boards of Quanta Services, Korn Ferry and Northland Power. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science from Montana Technical College. In 2021, Mr. Beneby was recognized as one of the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine. Past Public Board Memberships (2020-2024): Capital Power Corporation.

Janice G. Rennie was appointed to the board in 2004. Ms. Rennie's business background includes executive positions in large organizations and overseeing her own investment firm. This included the position of senior vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness at EPCOR during a time of transition. Prior to this, she held key executive positions with Princeton Developments. With more than 20 years' experience as a corporate director, Ms. Rennie also serves on the board of Major Drilling International Inc. and is Chair of the Board of EPCOR Utilities Inc. She is a past board member of Methanex Corporation, Teck Resources Ltd. and WestJet Airlines Ltd. Ms. Rennie is also the former Chair of the Provincial Audit Committee of Alberta. In recognition of her career achievements, in 2022, Ms. Rennie was recognized by CPA Alberta with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Rennie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a fellow of both the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta and the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Ellis Ketcham Johnson was appointed to the board in 2021. Ms. Johnson is currently the President of a private philanthropic foundation and a member of the Parents Leadership Council at Georgetown University. She previously worked at IMAX Corporation in Canada. Ms. Johnson completed her undergraduate degree at Lewis & Clark College and received a graduate degree from Yale University. She recently completed a Directorship Program with an emphasis on Board Governance.

Colleen M. McMorrow is a Corporate Director. Ms. McMorrow served as a senior client assurance partner with Ernst & Young LLP (EY), a global professional services firm, until her retirement in 2016. She has more than 35 years of experience in advising audit committees and senior management of public and private global companies on business assurance, financial reporting, enterprise risk management, and capital markets transactions. She is a qualified financial expert. In addition to her client serving role, Ms. McMorrow held a number of leadership roles at EY including the National Director in Canada of EY's signature Entrepreneur of the Year awards program and served as the firm's Growth Markets Leader (high-growth entrepreneurial companies), Office Managing Partner, Assurance Managing Partner, Industry Sector Leader (Technology, Communications and Entertainment) and was a member of the Canadian firm's Partnership Board and Chair of the Nominating Committee. Ms. McMorrow is currently a director of Exco Technologies Limited, listed on the TSX, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and Plan International Canada Inc. She was formerly a director of publicly listed companies LOGIQ Asset Management, Norbord, and Ether Capital Corporation. Ms. McMorrow earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Accountancy, both from the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University. She is a Fellow Certified Public Accountant and Fellow Chartered Accountant and has received the Certified Director designation (ICD.D) from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Mr. Carter joined West Fraser in 2000 and is based in Quesnel, British Columbia. He was appointed Vice-President, Western Canada Operations in 2021. Previously, in 2016 Mr. Carter was Vice President, Pulp and Energy Operations, in 2015, he was General Manager, Pulp Operations, in 2014 he was Operations Manager, Mechanical Pulp and in 2008 was General Manager, Quesnel River Pulp. Mr. Carter holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria.

Matthew Tobin, who before January 1, 2024 was Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, before April 1, 2022 was Vice-President, Lumber Sales and before January 1, 2021 was General Manager, Canadian Lumber Sales. Mr. Tobin joined West Fraser in 2005. Previously, he was General Manager, Canadian Solid Wood Sales. Matt has 16 years of progressive experience with West Fraser and is responsible for refinement and execution of our sales, marketing, and logistics strategies for wood products.