Intrepid Potash, Inc. announced that on April 16, 2024, the Board of Directors of the company granted Bob Jornayvaz, Chief Executive Officer, 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, the Board has appointed Matt Preston, company?s current Chief Financial Officer, as acting principal executive officer. Matt Preston has been with the company since 2008 and has served as its Chief Financial Officer (?CFO?) since December 2021 and principal financial officer since November 2019.

Prior to becoming CFO, Mr. Preston served as its Vice President of Finance from November 2019 to December 2021 and its Director of Budget and Forecast from April 2016 to November 2019. Previously, Mr. Preston served in successively more senior finance roles since joining Intrepid in 2008, including Senior Manager of Budget and Forecast, Manager of Budget and Forecast, and Financial Analyst.