Denise M. Merle is Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer at Weyerhaeuser REIT, a leading timberland real estate investment trust. In this role, she leads enterprise-wide functions including human resources, labor relations, total rewards, communications, government affairs, sustainability, corporate services, and security. Merle's strategic oversight ensures alignment across these areas to support Weyerhaeuser's mission of sustainable forest management and long-term value creation for shareholders. With more than 25 years of progressive leadership in human resources and administration, Merle joined Weyerhaeuser in 2003 following key roles at Washington Mutual Bank, where she served as Vice President of Human Resources, and The Boeing Company, managing talent acquisition and employee relations for large-scale operations. At Weyerhaeuser, she advanced rapidly, becoming Vice President of Human Resources before assuming her current position. Her achievements include spearheading talent development programs, enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and integrating sustainability into core business practices, which have bolstered employee engagement and operational resilience. A graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merle is a recognized leader in fostering high-performance cultures within complex organizations. Her contributions have been pivotal in navigating industry challenges, such as regulatory changes and environmental priorities, positioning Weyerhaeuser as a model for responsible REIT operations.