Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. announced that Bryan D. Yokley has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2023.

Yokley retired from EY in June 2022, where he spent 34 years serving in various capacities, including Audit Partner in Georgia, New York, Australia, Sweden, California, and North Carolina. He also served on EY's governing board for two terms and was the market leader for Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee and the Central Region Cyber leader.

In addition, Yokley served a two-year fellowship with the Financial Accounting and Standard's Board in Connecticut, and as the CFO of World Access, Inc.

Beyond Bryan's business endeavors, he is deeply invested in corporate responsibility and community engagement efforts.

Rayonier Advanced Materials is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets.