BeLeaf Medical Adds New Executive Talent to Power Next Phase of Accelerated Growth

New COO, CFO, General Counsel, CMO and VP of Marketing bring Fortune 500 and national-brand experience to one of Missouri's leading cannabis companies.

EARTH CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BeLeaf Medical, one of Missouri’s leading vertically integrated cannabis operators, has expanded its senior leadership team with new hires across operations, finance, legal and marketing.

“Cannabis is a highly regulated, operationally demanding business, and we’ve always believed it should be run with the same discipline as the best companies in any industry,” said Kevin Riggs, Co-Founder and CEO of BeLeaf Medical. “These leaders have built and scaled organizations of all kinds, and they strengthen a team that’s committed to setting the standard for how a cannabis company operates.”

BeLeaf, home to award-winning brands SWADE and Sinse, operates three cultivation facilities and 12 dispensaries across the St. Louis and Kansas City areas, handling every step in-house, from seed to sale. The new executives bring experience from Walmart, Sam’s Club, Bunge, Marathon Petroleum, Casey’s General Stores, Neiman Marcus Group and more.

“Talent is the most valuable currency in business,” said Tim Erblich, Chairman of the Board of BeLeaf Medical. “These new additions to our team bring diverse backgrounds and expertise, but all share our focus on excellence and responsibility. That is how we deliver long-term value for our investors, and how we will set the example for our industry.”

• Jared Hanis, Chief Operating Officer. Offers two decades of operational leadership, with senior roles at Marathon Petroleum and Casey’s General Stores.
• Scott Thompson, Chief Financial Officer. Has 15+ years of agribusiness finance leadership, highlighted by over a decade at Bunge.
• Matt Pearson, General Counsel. Joins BeLeaf with 17+ years of legal experience, most recently as Deputy General Counsel for The Specialty Alliance.
• Andrew Floyd, Chief Marketing Officer. Brings two decades of marketing leadership at brands like Walmart, Sam’s Club and Neiman Marcus Group.
• Alexis Mora, Vice President of Marketing. Spent more than a decade building cannabis and consumer brands and is a multiple Clio Award winner.

About BeLeaf Medical

Founded in 2018 in Earth City, Missouri, BeLeaf Medical is a vertically integrated cannabis company spanning cultivation, manufacturing and retail. Guided by its mission to “set the standard in everything,” BeLeaf holds itself to quality standards designed to exceed pharmaceutical requirements. Learn more at beleafmedical.com.