Westrock Coffee Co (WEST)

Blake Schuhmacher is the Chief Accounting Officer of Westrock Coffee Company since May 2021. " " " He manages the accounting functions for Westrock and its subsidiaries including Westrock Beverage, Westrock Coffee Roasting, LLC, S. & D. Coffee, Inc., and Westrock Beverage Company. " " " Previously, he served as CAO at Uniti Group Inc. and held key roles at Wright Medical Technology, PwC, and EY, gaining extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and assurance. " " " A licensed CPA with degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from Rhodes College, his background demonstrates a strong commitment to financial excellence and operational efficiency. " " "

Robert P. McKinney is a seasoned legal and corporate governance expert who has served as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Westrock since January 2021. " " " He held previous leadership roles within Westrock, including serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for its subsidiary, thereby reinforcing his executive expertise. " " " Before joining Westrock, he amassed significant experience at companies such as Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. and EnPro Industries, Inc., which further honed his legal and strategic acumen. " " " His robust academic background in economics, law, and business underpins his comprehensive approach to corporate governance and legal compliance. " " "

T. Christopher Pledger is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Westrock Coffee Company since January 2021. " He oversees all finance, accounting, and tax functions globally while leading strategic acquisitions and global expansion initiatives. " He has held multiple roles at Westrock, including President of Westrock Coffee International, LLC since November 2017, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Development from February 2020 to January 2021, and General Counsel from October 2013 to February 2020. " Additionally, he serves on the boards of Falcon Coffees Limited and Rwanda Trading Company, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Centenary College of Louisiana and a Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. "

Hugh McColl, III is an Independent Director at Westrock, having joined the board in 2022 and serving as the Chair of the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. " " " He brings extensive expertise in business and finance from his roles at Collwick Capital LLC, McColl Brothers Lockwood, and BBH Capital Partners. " " His career is marked by multiple board memberships and leadership positions across varied industries. " " He also holds strong academic credentials with a BS in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. " "

Jeffrey H. Fox has extensive leadership experience built over several decades in finance, operations, and strategic roles. " He has served as a director at Westrock Coffee Company since 2020, functioning as an Independent Director and Class III director with a term expiring in 2025. " " " Outside of WEST, he founded Circumference Group LLC in 2009 and led Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. as President, CEO, and Director from 2017 to 2021, in addition to holding executive roles at Convergys Corporation and Alltel Corporation. " He has further demonstrated his expertise by serving on the boards of Avis Budget Group, Inc. and Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. "

Joe T. Ford is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Westrock Coffee Company (WEST), a position he has held since 2009. " " He has built an impressive career with leadership roles that span industries such as telecommunications, where he served in top roles at Allied Telephone Company and Alltel Corporation. " " Beyond his contributions at WEST, he co-founded Westrock Group in 2013 and led Westrock Asset Management, LLC from 2009 to 2022. " " His extensive board experience and strategic vision have been pivotal in shaping corporate governance and long-term growth. " "

Josie C. Natori has served as a director of Westrock since 2020 and is a member of the Compensation Committee, underscoring her dedication to corporate governance. " " " She is widely recognized as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Natori Company since 1977, establishing a significant presence in the global fashion industry. " " " " " " " " " " Prior to launching her own company, she excelled in investment banking at Merrill Lynch, breaking ground as the first female Vice President in that field. " " " " " " " " " " Additionally, her extensive board service—including roles with the Asian Cultural Council, Orchestra of St. Luke's, and the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation, as well as a previous directorship at Alltel Corporation—demonstrates her broad leadership experience. " " " " " " " " " "

Kenneth M. Parent is a non-employee director and 10% owner at Westrock Coffee Company, where he serves as a Class I director and was designated as Vice Chairman of the Board on November 5, 2024. " " He is also a member of the Audit & Finance Committee and the Compensation Committee at the company. " While his contributions at WEST are well documented, detailed information about his broader background and previous roles is not available in the provided documents. "

Leslie Starr is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience, serving as an Independent Director on the board of Westrock Coffee Company since 2022. " " She plays an integral role on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee at WEST. " Prior to her current position, she held transformative roles at Advance Auto Parts and PepsiCo, where she led supply strategy, transformation initiatives, and managed extensive supply chain operations. " " " " Additionally, her contributions extend to board memberships at Riverview Acquisition Corp, SunOpta, Inc., and Chesapeake Energy Corporation. " " "

Mark A. Edmunds serves as an Independent Director at Westrock Coffee Company. " " He has built a distinguished career in accounting and finance, having retired as Partner and Vice Chairman at Deloitte in 2019 after a 38-year tenure. " " " He joined the Westrock board on August 26, 2022, and now serves as Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee. " " " Recognized as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules, he brings extensive leadership and strategic advisory experience to the board. " "

Oluwatoyin Umesiri has an extensive background in business leadership, technology, and global trade. She currently serves as an Independent Director, Class I at WEST, having joined the board in 2022 and serves on the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. " " Her expertise extends to global supply chain solutions, and she is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nazaru LLC since 2017. " " Additionally, she holds external roles including membership at the Illinois District Export Council and has held senior positions at Walmart Inc. and Whirlpool Corporation, reinforcing her strategic impact. " "

R. Brad Martin joined Westrock on August 26, 2022 as an Independent Director and Lead Director, a role in which he also chairs the Compensation and Executive Committees. " " " He has an extensive career in business and finance, having taken on leadership roles across multiple industries. " " " His previous positions include serving as Chairman and CEO at Riverview Acquisition Corp and Saks Incorporated, among other influential roles. " " " These experiences underscore his expertise in corporate governance and strategic oversight at Westrock. " "

R. Patrick Kruczek is an independent director at Westrock Coffee Company since February 2020. " " " " He serves on the Audit & Finance, Compensation, and Executive Committees and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules. " " " " With extensive experience in investment banking and corporate governance, he has held roles as Managing Director, Co-Manager, and Principal at BBH Capital Partners; President and Chief Operating Officer at Morgan Keegan & Company; and Vice Chairman — Investor at Pacific Global Investment Management. " " " " His diverse background underscores his expertise in strategic management and financial oversight. " " "