Ethema Health Corporation (OTCID: GRST) announced the appointment of James M. Poage as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 30, 2026. Poage, a Senior Financial Analyst based in Denver, Colorado, brings over 35 years of experience in corporate accounting, finance, internal audit, tax compliance, investment banking, risk management, and business acquisitions. His background includes SEC reporting, risk management, tax planning, and business valuation, with a focus on restructuring complex acquisition transactions.
Poage’s expertise spans multiple industries, including agriculture, entertainment, real estate, oil & gas, and mining, where he served in financial leadership roles. He has advised both public and private companies, representing buyers and sellers in due diligence reviews and assessments of financial operations, identifying opportunities to increase profitability and enterprise values. Previously, he served as CFO and Acquisition Project Manager for several publicly traded oil & gas companies through his consulting firm, and began his career at a “Big Four” accounting firm. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado.
CEO Shawn Leon highlighted the importance of Poage’s appointment: “We are very fortunate to get Jim’s expertise and assistance and welcome him to the Ethema team. Jim will be invaluable in assisting us with our SEC filings and more timely disclosure that we have struggled with in the past. He will also help us with a restructuring of some of our operations and making the path to new acquisitions and raising new capital much easier.” This move signals Ethema’s commitment to improving financial transparency and operational efficiency, which are critical for the company’s growth strategy in the behavioral healthcare sector.
Ethema Health Corporation (OTC:GRST) operates in the behavioral healthcare space, specifically treating substance use disorders with a unique in-patient treatment model developed over the last decade. The company aims to continue developing world-class programs and techniques for North America. For more information, visit www.ethemahealth.com.
The appointment of a seasoned CFO like Poage is expected to address past delays in SEC filings and enhance the company’s ability to pursue acquisitions and raise capital. This strategic hire underscores Ethema’s focus on strengthening its financial foundation to support long-term growth in the competitive behavioral health market.
