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Boise Cascade Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

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Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) announced the promotion of three business leaders: Rob Johnson as Sr. VP of Engineered Wood Products, Chris Seymour as Sr. VP of Manufacturing Operations, and Jim Wickham as VP of Building Materials Distribution, Eastern Operations. Johnson, who joined in 2014, has an extensive background in sales and marketing. Seymour, with over two decades at the company, is experienced in manufacturing operations. Wickham, who has been with Boise Cascade since 2008, has a strong history in distribution management. CEO Nate Jorgensen highlighted their leadership amid challenging times.

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  • Rob Johnson promoted to Sr. VP of Engineered Wood Products, enhancing sales and marketing expertise.
  • Chris Seymour's promotion signals stability in manufacturing operations after two decades with the company.
  • Jim Wickham's leadership in distribution is reinforced with his promotion, reflecting experience in sales and management.
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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) today announced the promotion of three of its business leaders.

Rob Johnson, Boise Cascade (Photo: Business Wire)

Rob Johnson, Boise Cascade (Photo: Business Wire)

Rob Johnson has been promoted to Sr. Vice President of Engineered Wood Products (EWP), Sales & Marketing. Johnson joined the Company as a Business Optimization Engineer in 2014. He was selected as the Director of the EWP Sales and Marketing team in March 2019 and was promoted to Vice President in January 2020. Prior to joining Boise Cascade, Johnson had more than 20 years of broad industry experience in both manufacturing and distribution. He has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Oregon.

Chris Seymour has been promoted to Sr. Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, Wood Products. The Company’s manufacturing operations include an integrated network of lumber, plywood, and EWP plants around the country. Seymour began his career at Boise Cascade in 2000 and has held key leadership roles at several facilities. He was promoted to Vice President in January 2020. Seymour earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Wood Science from West Virginia University.

Jim Wickham has been promoted to Vice President, Building Materials Distribution (BMD) Eastern Operations. Wickham joined Boise Cascade in 2008 as the Branch Manager for our Westfield, MA distribution center. He was selected to lead the Northeast Region for BMD in 2016 and promoted to General Manager, Eastern Operations in 2020. Prior to joining the Company, Wickham spent more than 20 years in various sales, product management, and leadership positions in the distribution industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from Missouri State University.

“Rob, Chris, and Jim are leaders in our Company and industry,” said CEO Nate Jorgensen. “It has been an extremely challenging environment these past two years. These leaders have a proven commitment to living our Values and finding creative solutions to serve our customers and suppliers.”

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade Company is one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products. For more information, please visit our website at www.bc.com.

Media contact: Lisa Tschampl, 208-384-6552

Investor contact: Kelly Hibbs, 208-384-3638

Source: Boise Cascade Company

FAQ

What recent promotions occurred at Boise Cascade (BCC)?

Boise Cascade recently promoted Rob Johnson to Sr. VP of Engineered Wood Products, Chris Seymour to Sr. VP of Manufacturing Operations, and Jim Wickham to VP of Building Materials Distribution, Eastern Operations.

Who are the newly promoted executives at Boise Cascade?

The newly promoted executives are Rob Johnson, Chris Seymour, and Jim Wickham.

What roles have Rob Johnson and Chris Seymour been promoted to at Boise Cascade (BCC)?

Rob Johnson has been promoted to Sr. VP of Engineered Wood Products, and Chris Seymour to Sr. VP of Manufacturing Operations.

What is Rob Johnson's background at Boise Cascade (BCC)?

Rob Johnson joined Boise Cascade in 2014 as a Business Optimization Engineer and has held various roles, including Director of EWP Sales and Marketing.

How long has Chris Seymour been with Boise Cascade (BCC)?

Chris Seymour has been with Boise Cascade since 2000, gaining extensive experience in manufacturing operations.

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