Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) Resignation of Acting Chief Accounting Officer
On August 26, 2024, Blake Johnson notified Two Harbors Investment Corp. (the "Company") of his intention to resign from his position as Acting Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective no later than October 25, 2024 (the "Effective Date"). Mr. Johnson will continue to be employed by the Company in a non-officer role through the Effective Date to assist in the successful transition of his duties and responsibilities.
(c) Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer
On August 28, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Jillian Halmas Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. Halm will report to William Dellal, the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer,and shall serve as the Company's principal accounting officer.
Ms. Halm, age 39, most recently served as Controller of the Company since July 2024, and prior thereto served as Assistant Controller from 2018 to 2024, as Reporting Manager from 2014 to 2018, as Financial Reporting Analyst from 2012 to 2014, and as Investment Accountant from 2010 to 2012. Prior to her roles with the Company, Ms. Halm held positions at KPMG LLP within its audit practice. Ms. Halm holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a MAcc from the University of Wisconsin.
There were no new compensatory arrangements, modifications to existing compensatory arrangements, grants or awards made to Ms. Halm in connection with her appointment as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Halm does not have an employment agreement with the Company.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Halm and any other persons pursuant to which she was appointed the Company'sChief Accounting Officer. There is no family relationship between Ms. Halm and any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer of the Company. The Company has not entered into any transactions with Ms. Halm that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.