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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho – July 30, 2026 – Idaho Forest Group (IFG) is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with Tamarack, an artificial intelligence company that develops software specifically for the wood products industry. Tamarack's AI platform will align fiber supply, manufacturing, and sales decisions, translating real-time signals from across the organization into coordinated actions that create greater business value. "IFG is committed to investing in innovative technologies that strengthen our business and reinforce our position as an industry leader," said Jesse Short, IFG's Chief Operating Officer. "Working with Tamarack will improve coordination across our network and help us respond more effectively to changing customer demand." Backed by leading North American mill and timber owners as well as institutional investors, Tamarack is bringing proven AI technology to the forest products industry to help manufacturers improve profitability, resilience, and operational performance. "We're excited to partner with one of North America's leading lumber manufacturers to help redefine how the industry operates," said Joseph Page, Tamarack Chief Executive Officer. "By combining AI, operational expertise, and deep industry knowledge, we can help unlock efficiencies that were previously difficult to identify and scale." About Idaho Forest Group Idaho Forest Group (IFG) is a privately owned company based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. IFG operates five sawmills across northern Idaho and one in Mississippi, employing more than 1,300 team members and producing more than 1.7 billion board feet of lumber annually. IFG's mission is to enhance the lives and livelihoods of its employees, customers, partners, and the communities it serves by providing…

IFG is grateful to be recognized by the IACI Environmental Excellence Award Selection Committee for our active role in collaborative conservation initiatives, educational outreach, wildfire mitigation strategies, and sustainable forest stewardship programs that support both healthy ecosystems and strong rural communities throughout Idaho. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the IFG team and our partners, whose efforts help protect Idaho’s natural resources while demonstrating that environmental stewardship and economic vitality go hand in hand. To learn more about IFG's commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, visit ifg.com/conservation

June 11, 2026, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - Idaho Forest Group is excited to announce that we are the presenting sponsor of the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree! Support from fellow sponsors, along with partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters, helps make the tree’s journey possible. Together, we will help deliver the tree from its home in Idaho to its final destination on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Along the way, the tree will take center stage at engaging whistlestop events, providing a celebratory platform to share Idaho’s long legacy of forest stewardship, agriculture, and awe-inspiring natural resources. The tree’s official route and whistlestop event locations will be announced in early fall. Read the full press release HERE. Stay tuned for a large event at our Lewiston mill in late October! We will host a community celebration honoring the Lewiston site’s 100-year anniversary, including an opportunity to see the official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes a stop at our mill! For event details, click HERE

Thursday, July 31 2025, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - Idaho Forest Group (IFG) is pleased to announce several important leadership transitions. Effective immediately, Todd Brinkmeyer has assumed the role of Chairman and CEO, transitioning from his position as President. Todd’s journey with IFG began as a teenager. Over the several decades since, he has gained extensive industry and leadership experience as the owner and operator of a sawmill, particleboard plant, and other ventures beyond the forest products industry. For the past 18 months, he has served as IFG’s acting President―his deep understanding of the business and clear vision for its future make him the right leader to guide IFG forward. We are also pleased to share that Kevin Esser has been appointed President, transitioning from his role as Chief Financial Officer. Since joining IFG over fifteen years ago, Kevin has played a critical role in strengthening the company’s financial strategy and operations. With a deep understanding of our business and strong leadership skills, Kevin is well positioned to lead IFG in this next chapter. As part of this transition, Marc Brinkmeyer will step back from his active role as Owner and Board Chair and will assume the title of Owner/Founder. Marc’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping IFG into one of North America’s largest and most respected lumber manufacturers. While he remains engaged in a supportive capacity, this shift allows him to focus on his other ventures within the forest products landscape. With Marc’s decades of invaluable leadership and Todd and Kevin’s deep roots…

It has come to our attention that a fraudulent website has been published at forestryremotesensing.com, which is impersonating Idaho Forest Group by copying our website’s content and misrepresenting our identity. Please be aware: this site is not affiliated with Idaho Forest Group in any way. We have reason to believe the individual behind this activity is using the name Brent Vanbakker, and may be attempting to scam or mislead individuals by posing as a representative of our company. If you have received any communication from someone using this name—or have had any interaction with the website in question—we urge you to contact us immediately. Your information and awareness will help us stop this fraudulent behavior and protect others from being targeted. We are actively working with legal counsel and the appropriate entities to have this impersonating site taken down. Please rest assured that there has been no breach of our systems or data. If you have any questions or concerns, or believe you’ve been contacted by this individual, please reach out to us directly via our official contact page. Thank you for your attention and continued trust. The Idaho Forest Group Team