Kenneth M. Parent joined the board of directors of Westrock in 2024. Mr. Parent served as special advisor to the chairman and chief executive officer of Pilot Flying J, the largest travel center operator in North America from January 2021 to February 2023. From 2014 to December 31, 2020, Mr. Parent served as president of Pilot Flying J. In this role, he oversaw all company functions, including human resources, technology, finance, real estate and construction. Mr. Parent also led strategic initiatives on behalf of Pilot Flying J. Prior to becoming president, he served as executive vice president, chief operating officer of Pilot Flying J from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Parent served as Pilot Flying J s senior vice president of operations, marketing and human resources from 2001 to 2013 where he managed store and restaurant operations, marketing, sales, transportation and supply and distribution. Mr. Parent also serves on the board of BJ s Wholesale Club, where he chairs its Compensation Committee, and Hollywood Feed. Mr. Parent holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor s degree in marketing from San Diego State University. We believe Mr. Parent is qualified to serve as a member of our board of directors because of his extensive business, leadership and finance experience.