Intrepid Potash, Inc. announced that on April 16, 2024, the Board of Directors of the company granted Bob Jornayvaz, Executive Chairman of the Board, a temporary medical leave of absence, effective immediately, as he recovers from his previously announced injury. In connection with Mr. Jornayvaz?s leave of absence. Hugh Harvey, has been appointed as a Class III Director.

The Board has also temporarily delegated all responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board to Barth Whitham, company?s Lead Director. Hugh Harvey is the co-founder of Intrepid and served as a member of its Board from 2007 to 2022, including as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Board from 2010 to March 2020 and as Vice Chairman of the Board from March 2020 to February 2022. From 2007 until his retirement from the company in 2020, Mr. Harvey served in various management roles, including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President of Technology.