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 expertise spans SEC reporting, tax planning, business valuation, and restructuring for complex acquisition transactions across industries including agriculture, entertainment, real estate, oil & gas, and mining.
Poage’s career began at a “Big Four” accounting firm, and he later served as CFO and Acquisition Project Manager for several publicly traded oil & gas companies through his own consulting firm. He has advised multiple public and private companies, representing buyers and sellers in due diligence reviews and financial operations assessments to identify opportunities for increased profitability and enterprise value. Poage holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado.
Shawn Leon, CEO of Ethema Health, commented on the 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.”
Ethema Health Corporation operates in the behavioral healthcare space, focusing on the treatment of substance use disorders through inpatient programs. The company has developed a unique treatment style over the past decade and aims to continue expanding its services across North America. For more information, visit www.ethemahealth.com.
This strategic hire comes as Ethema seeks to enhance its financial reporting capabilities and streamline operations for future growth. Poage’s background in SEC compliance and acquisition management is expected to address past challenges with timely disclosures and facilitate the company’s expansion plans.
