Raphael “Ray” Thomas Wallander has served as a member of our board of directors since October 15, 2025 and has served as the Owner, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Maxwell Bay Advisors, LLC, a platform created for independent director services and consulting, since 2018. Through Maxwell Bay Advisors, Mr. Wallander has served on the board of Redwire Corporation since July 2025 and has previously served on the boards of Barnes and Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED) and F45, as well as several private companies. Since 2007, Mr. Wallander has held various roles with Wayzata Investment Partners, LLC, including Corporate Counsel, Principal, and General Counsel. Wayzata is an SEC-registered investment adviser, and prior to joining Wayzata, Mr. Wallander worked as an attorney in private practice. 

Mr. Wallander holds a JD degree and BA degree from the University of Minnesota.