The Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. Directors has elected De Lyle Bloomquist to serve as Chair of the Board. Mr. Bloomquist, currently an independent Director who will stand for re-election to the Board at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, will assume the role of Non-Executive Chair following the conclusion of the Company's Board meeting on May 19, assuming his re-election on May 18. In connection with these changes, the Board will discontinue the role of independent Lead Director. Paul Boynton, who currently serves as Chair, will continue in his role as President and CEO, and as a Director of the Company.