Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a multi-state cannabis company with operations and assets in Oregon and Michigan, today announced the retirement of Tom Fortner as Chief Operating Officer. After completing the one-year contract, Mr. Fortner will be leaving the company to focus on his passion for sailing, including a transatlantic trip. This departure is expected to reduce company corporate expenses by over 10%.
Grown Rogue Announces Leadership Changes
“Tom came out of retirement to help us streamline our operations by creating efficiencies, disciplines and standardization across our approximately 200,000 square feet of cultivation in Oregon and Michigan,” said Obie Strickler, Chief Executive Officer. “I want to thank Tom for all of his efforts over the past year and wish him well as he goes back to his love of sailing full time.”
In addition, Adam August has transitioned from Chief Financial Officer of a major GRIN subsidiary to Senior Vice President of the Company. “Adam has been an amazing partner and advisor since we went public in 2018,” continued Mr. Strickler. “His passion, expertise in financial planning, and corporate strategy has allowed the Company to flourish into the business we are now operating.”