On December 21, 2016, Gene K. Richard, a member of N-Viro International Corporation's Board of Directors, submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors effective immediately and ceased to be a Director of the company. His resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company. Dr. Richard was a Class II director and was the Chairman of the Compensation Committee as well as a member of the Nominating Committee. Dr. Richard had served as a Director since April 2014.