Alex J. Melvin has served as a director of the Company since November 2025. Mr. Melvin currently serves as the Owner and Chairman of Rural King Farm & Home Store and Rural King Real Estate and has been Chief Executive Officer of Rural King since 2011. Founded in 1960, Rural King is a third-generation, family-owned retail and real estate enterprise operating 149 stores across 17 states and employing more than 9,000 associates and managing approximately 20 million square feet of owned property. Under Mr. Melvin s leadership, Rural King has achieved annual revenues exceeding $2.5 billion and continues to expand its footprint through disciplined strategic growth. Mr. Melvin began his career at Rural King as a store manager and progressed through senior leadership roles prior to being named Owner and Chairman in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Monmouth College. His extensive experience in retail operations, real estate ownership and management, entrepreneurship, and community-focused business leadership provides valuable insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of operational excellence, strategic planning, growth oversight, and long-term value creation for stockholders.