Rayonier Inc. Names Ryan M. Daniels Senior Vice President, Wood Products

What Happened
Rayonier Inc. announced that on July 16, 2026 its Board approved the permanent appointment of Ryan M. Daniels as Senior Vice President, Wood Products. Mr. Daniels, 47, had served as Interim Senior Vice President, Wood Products since March 20, 2026 (announcement made March 11, 2026) and previously held operations and manufacturing leadership roles at PotlatchDeltic (until its January 2026 merger with Rayonier), Hood Industries, Coastal Forest Resources, Weyerhaeuser and Georgia‑Pacific. The company filed a press release on July 17, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the appointment.

Key Details

• Appointment approved by the Board on July 16, 2026; Mr. Daniels had been Interim SVP since March 20, 2026.
• Compensation: annual base salary increased to $450,000 and eligibility for a cash bonus equal to 65% of his earned base salary and salary stipend for 2026.
• Mr. Daniels will participate in the Rayonier Executive Severance Pay Plan as a Tier II participant.
• Background: B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering (University of Arkansas); held Director, Wood Products at Potlatch (Sept 2023–Jan 2026) prior to Potlatch’s merger with Rayonier.

Why It Matters
This confirms permanent leadership for Rayonier’s Wood Products unit, providing continuity after the Potlatch-Deltic merger and after Mr. Daniels’ interim role. Investors should note the specified compensation changes (higher base salary and bonus eligibility) which affect ongoing operating costs for the business unit, and the filing of a press release on July 17, 2026 formalizing the appointment.