General Enterprise Ventures Appoints Timber and Forest Industry Veteran Tom Devlin to Advisory Board

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General Enterprise Ventures (OTCID:GEVID) has appointed Tom Devlin, a former Weyerhaeuser executive and timber industry veteran, to its Advisory Board. Devlin brings over 40 years of experience in the lumber and building materials industry, particularly in engineered lumber leadership.

The appointment aims to support the commercialization of Citrotech®, the company's breakthrough non-toxic fire prevention chemistry for wood products. Devlin's extensive experience includes significant roles at Trus Joist and later at Weyerhaeuser, where he led the revitalization of their Wood Products Distribution business following the 2000 acquisition.

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Former Weyerhaeuser executive brings decades of leadership in engineered lumber to support commercialization of Citrotech

OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2025 / General Enterprise Ventures, Inc. (OTCID:GEVID), which is currently trading with a temporary "D" suffix following a recent share consolidation, today announced the appointment of Tom Devlin, a retired lumber and building materials executive, to its Advisory Board.

With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in the lumber and building materials industry, Mr. Devlin has emerged as one of the most respected leaders in engineered lumber. He brings a wealth of expertise in sales leadership, business development and distribution strategy.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tom to our Advisory Board," said Ted Ralston, CEO of Mighty Fire Breaker. "His decades of leadership in engineered lumber and distribution, particularly his work at Weyerhaeuser, provide us with critical industry insights and strengthen our credibility as we commercialize Citrotech®. His proven ability to scale operations, strengthen supply chains and deliver customer-focused solutions will help us accelerate adoption and redefine fire safety standards for the wood products industry. Tom's experience, combined with his passion for safer, smarter manufacturing solutions, makes him exceptionally well-suited to contribute to our efforts to fully commercialize our solution and transform wood products."

"Citrotech® is positioned to fundamentally disrupt how the wood products industry approaches fire prevention," said Tom Devlin, former Weyerhaeuser executive. "For decades, lumber manufacturers have relied on outdated chemistries that come with significant safety and environmental trade-offs. Citrotech's breakthrough, non-toxic chemistry opens the door to safer, smarter ways of manufacturing and treating wood products, offering the potential to save lives, better protect property and set a new industry standard. I look forward to working with the team to advance this vision and accelerate commercialization."

Mr. Devlin began his career at Trus Joist, where he rose through the ranks, ultimately driving critical growth and shaping sales strategies across engineered wood products. Following Trus Joist's acquisition by Weyerhaeuser in 2000, Devlin played a pivotal role in the company's resurgence, leading efforts to rebuild and revitalize its Wood Products Distribution business. His leadership during this transformational chapter not only stabilized operations but significantly enhanced supply chain efficiencies, customer engagement and market penetration.

Now residing in Rocklin, California, Devlin remains active in both personal and professional pursuits, including cycling, family life, and investment management.

For more information on Mighty Fire Breaker, visit www.mightyfirebreaker.com.

About General Enterprise Ventures, Inc.

General Enterprise Ventures, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Mighty Fire Breaker, LLC, offers an innovative portfolio of non-toxic and environmentally safe wildfire defense solutions. The Company's offerings include wildfire home defense systems, mobile and ground application systems, and products for use in the manufacturing of fire-resilient building products.

Mighty Fire Breaker's CitroTech fire inhibitor is the only fire inhibitor designated as EPA Safer Choice and also has UL GREENGUARD GOLD certification.

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SOURCE: General Enterprise Ventures, Inc.

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FAQ

Who is Tom Devlin and why did GEVID appoint him to their Advisory Board?

Tom Devlin is a former Weyerhaeuser executive with over 40 years of experience in the lumber industry. He was appointed to help GEVID commercialize their Citrotech® technology and provide strategic insights from his extensive industry experience.

What is Citrotech® and how does it impact the wood products industry?

Citrotech® is a breakthrough non-toxic fire prevention chemistry for wood products that aims to replace outdated chemical treatments, potentially setting new industry standards for fire safety without environmental trade-offs.

What experience does Tom Devlin bring to General Enterprise Ventures?

Devlin brings expertise in sales leadership, business development, and distribution strategy from his career at Trus Joist and Weyerhaeuser, where he led the revitalization of their Wood Products Distribution business.

How will Tom Devlin's appointment help GEVID's business strategy?

Devlin's appointment will help accelerate Citrotech's commercialization through his expertise in scaling operations, strengthening supply chains, and implementing customer-focused solutions in the wood products industry.

What is GEVID's current trading status?

GEVID is currently trading with a temporary 'D' suffix following a recent share consolidation.