Rayonier Inc. appointed Keith Bass to its board of directors, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of John Blumberg on Dec. 11.

Bass, who is managing partner of private investment firm Mill Creek Capital LLC and a board member of Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc., will serve on the compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee of Rayonier's board. Bass was formerly president and CEO at WCI Communities Inc.

According to a company release, Blumberg resigned due to time constraints tied to his other business interests.