JEWETT CAMERON TRADING Co. Appoints Scott Kotarba to Board

What Happened
JEWETT CAMERON TRADING CO LTD (JCTC) filed an 8‑K reporting that Scott Kotarba was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective August 10, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Ian Wendler’s retirement on July 31, 2026. Separately, Independent Director Subriana Pierce was appointed to the Audit Committee effective August 7, 2026.

Key Details

• Scott Kotarba is Managing Member of Kotarba Partners & Co. and has served as a consultant to JCTC since April 2026.
• Kotarba’s consulting payments “do not involve amounts in excess of $120,000” (as disclosed).
• For Board service, Kotarba will receive $12,000 annually plus 25 restricted shares of common stock per quarter under the Company’s Directors Compensation Policy.
• With Kotarba joining as a non‑independent director, the Board now has five members, three of whom are independent (meeting NASDAQ Rule 5605‑3).
• Subriana Pierce’s appointment to the Audit Committee became effective August 7, 2026.

Why It Matters
Board composition and governance changes can affect oversight of strategy, financial reporting and investor confidence. Investors should note the replacement of a retiring director, the appointment of an experienced financial professional who is already serving as a consultant, the disclosed compensation terms, and that the company retains the required number of independent directors on the Audit Committee.