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Red White & Bloom Names Alcohol Trulieve Expands Access

Industry Finance Executive to Medical Cannabis in Miami

Chris Ecken as CFO with Three New Locations

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the reopening of three medical marijuana dis-
Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. has appointed pensaries in Miami, Florida: Trulieve Miami-South Beach, Trulieve Miami-Olympia
Christopher Ecken as its Chief Financial Officer. Heights, and Trulieve North Miami Beach. The locations were formerly branded as
“We welcome Chris Ecken as a key addition to the Harvest House of Cannabis.
breadth and depth of our management team,” stated Brad New Trulieve store openings mean an unrivaled product menu and in-store expe-
Rogers, CEO of Red White & Bloom Brands. “Chris’ rience for customers along every step of the process, supporting the Company’s goal
extensive experience as a financial executive at a major of expanding patients access to medical cannabis across the state. Trulieve strives to
NYSE-listed player in the alcohol beverage industry – a exceed expectations of Miami’s diverse and discerning patient base, whether through
highly regulated industry similar to cannabis — will be a an exceptional in-store experience, quick pick up via online ordering, or convenient
tremendous asset. His rise through the ranks and track statewide delivery.
record of accomplishments at each level is testament to his “Trulieve celebrates the diverse and rapidly growing patient population in Miami,”
financial acumen, visionary leadership and strategic mind- said Chief Marketing Officer Valda Coryat. “We look forward to broadening our
set. We anticipate his specialized skills will help shape sus- community connections in the Miami area and providing an inclusive environment
tainable long-term growth, the shift to cannabis industry Christopher Ecken where patients and caregivers can turn for the medical cannabis products they rely
safe banking, and an upward trajectory toward a listed on, the brands they trust, and a consistent experience, no matter which location they
exchange for Red White & Bloom.” visit.”
Ecken brings decades of finance experience, including the last 25 in executive Trulieve has partnered with and supported several Miami-area organizations in
finance at Brown-Forman, a producer of some of the world’s most recognizable alco- recent years and looks forward to continuing its community support, physician part-
hol brands. Ecken has served in leadership roles overseeing and administering a full nerships, and cannabis education initiatives. The Company’s Miami-area partner-
spectrum of finance functions, including strategy and forecasting, operational man- ships and programs include Miami Pride, Epilepsy Florida, Pridelines, Florida for
agement, and execution, risk management and controls, revenue management, and Care, CannaMoms, and American Legion.
M&A due diligence. Most recently he held the title of Senior Vice President, Director
Global Analytics, after successful execution of the roles of SVP Director Global
Financial Planning & Analytics/Commercial Finance; VP Director Global Business
and Strategic Analytics; and VP Finance Director – North America; VP Finance
Director Latin America; as well as other positions

Verano Opens New MÜV Dispensary

in Pinellas Park, the Company’s

38th Retail Location in Florida
Medical

Verano Holdings Corp. Mdi l
announced the opening of
its newest MÜV™ dispen- Marijuuana
sary located at 7263 Park
Boulevard North, Pinellas
Park, Florida. Real Relief Foor Patients
Verano’s 38th MÜV
Florida dispensary is cen-
trally located on the Pinellas Making a differencee in patient’s liv es since 20016.
Peninsula, in one of the DocMJ is Florida’s largest and most trusted mmedical
state’s most densely popu- marijuana physicians’ practice.
lated counties. The new
MÜV storefront is accessi-
ble from both Park
Approved by Florida’s Office of Medical
Boulevard North and MONEY BACK
Marijuana Use, our fully licensed physicians
Belcher Road, as well as GUARANTEE
from 74th Street North through neighboring businesses. Patients can, based on prefer- help thousands of patients just like you, get
ence, order ahead at muvfl.com for express pickup in-store, or take advantage of home access to the medical cannabis they need. If we cannot provide
you with a medical
delivery service that is available across the state within a 20-mile radius of MÜV store-
Discounts available for Veterans, First marijuana
fronts. recommendation
Responders and Pediatric Patients
“Pinellas County has a lot to offer, which explains why nearly one million residents
have made their homes here and why it has been an area of focused development for us,”
said John Tipton, President of Verano. “The opening of each new MÜV dispensary fur-
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