TerrAscend Announces Appointment of Keith Stauffer as Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, April 24, 2020 /CNW/ - TerrAscend Corp. (“TerrAscend” or the “Company”) (CSE: TER, OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced the appointment of Keith Stauffer as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Mr. Stauffer will be based in New York City and is expected to commence his role as CFO on April 27, 2020, subject to CSE approval.

Mr. Stauffer has over 25 years of experience as a business executive holding various senior finance and leadership roles across multiple industries. Most recently, Mr. Stauffer served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Global Consumer Beauty Division at Coty, Inc. (“Coty”), a $3B+ global division based in New York. In this role, Mr. Stauffer led a global finance team and partnered with division leadership and the Coty executive team to formulate and drive a business turnaround.

Prior to his role at Coty, Mr. Stauffer spent 10 years at The Hershey Company holding various senior financial positions, including Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the international business. Prior to Hershey, Mr. Stauffer held various positions at Dell Technologies and Procter & Gamble. Mr. Stauffer received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration from Purdue’s Krannert Graduate School of Management.

“Keith brings tremendous talent, experience, and insight to TerrAscend with proven financial and strategic leadership in rapid growth environments,” said Jason Ackerman, CEO and Executive Chairman of TerrAscend. “I am very excited to welcome Keith to the executive leadership team and am confident that the combination of his past experience and strong financial rigor will be incredibly valuable as we continue to execute on our U.S. market expansion.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the TerrAscend team at such a pivotal point in their growth and development,” said Mr. Stauffer. “I am encouraged by the strong foundation that has been laid and I am excited to work alongside the team to build upon the great success that TerrAscend has achieved to date.”

The Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About TerrAscend
TerrAscend provides quality products, brands, and services to the global cannabinoid market. As the first North American Operator (NAO), with scale operations in both Canada and the US, TerrAscend participates in the medical and legal adult use market across Canada and in several US states where cannabis has been legalized for therapeutic or adult use. TerrAscend was the first cannabis company with sales in the US, Canada, and Europe. TerrAscend operates a number of synergistic businesses, including The Apothecarium, an award-winning cannabis dispensary with several retail locations in California; Arise Bioscience Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of hemp-derived products; Ilera Healthcare, Pennsylvania’s premier medical marijuana cultivator, processor and dispenser; and Valhalla Confections, a manufacturer of premium cannabis-infused edibles. TerrAscend holds a cultivation permit in the State of New Jersey and is pending approval for a vertically integrated medical cannabis operation with the ability to operate up to 3 Alternative Treatment Centers. Additionally, TerrAscend holds a Medical Cannabis Processor License in the State of Utah. For more information, visit www.terrascend.com.

Caution Regarding Cannabis Operations in the United States
Investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable US federal money laundering legislation.

While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with medical or adult-use cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve TerrAscend of liability under US federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against TerrAscend. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of TerrAscend and any proceedings brought against TerrAscend thereunder may adversely affect TerrAscend’s operations and financial performance.

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