SPOKANE, Wash. (News release) -- Clearwater Paper Corporation announced that Christine M. Vickers Tucker has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective May 18, 2021.

"At Clearwater Paper, our Board is committed to diversity and the pursuit of board refreshment and a balanced tenure," said Alexander Toeldte, chair of the board. "We are excited to welcome Ms. Vickers Tucker to our board and look forward to her perspectives and contributions. Chris' deep knowledge of and experience with professional and consumer products, business-to-business sales and marketing and manufacturing operations will be invaluable to Clearwater Paper."

Ms. Vickers Tucker is vice president and general manager of the Professional Products business at The Clorox Company (CLX) and has lead Clorox's Professional Products Company since October 2014. Clorox is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. Ms. Vickers Tucker started her career in financial services and since joining Clorox has served in roles of increasing scope and responsibility.

Ms. Vickers Tucker has been appointed to the class of directors whose term of office will expire at the 2023 annual meeting. With this addition, Clearwater Paper's board will consist of 9 directors, 8 of whom meet New York Stock Exchange standards for independence.