Ethema Health Corporation Appoints Veteran Financial Executive James M. Poage as Chief Financial Officer

Ethema Health Corporation has announced the appointment of James M. Poage as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 30, 2026. Poage brings over 35 years of experience in corporate accounting, finance, SEC reporting, risk management, and business acquisitions to the behavioral healthcare company. His background spans multiple industries including agriculture, entertainment, real estate, oil & gas, and mining, where he has served in financial leadership roles advising companies from inception through maturity.

Poage's expertise includes operational accounting, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing revenue accounting systems and internal controls. He has advised both public and private companies, representing buyers and sellers in due diligence reviews while identifying opportunities to increase profitability and enterprise values. Previously, Poage served as CFO and Acquisition Project Manager with several publicly traded oil & gas companies through his consulting firm, following his early career at a Big Four accounting firm. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Colorado.

Company CEO Shawn Leon stated that Poage's expertise will be invaluable in addressing Ethema's SEC filing challenges and improving disclosure timeliness. Leon emphasized that Poage will assist with restructuring operations and facilitating new acquisitions and capital raising efforts. Ethema Health Corporation operates in the behavioral healthcare space, specializing in substance use disorder treatment with a unique style developed over the past decade. The company focuses on in-patient treatment for adults and continues to develop programs for North America. For more information, visit https://www.ethemahealth.com.

The appointment comes as Ethema seeks to strengthen its financial leadership amid ongoing operational development. Poage's extensive experience with complex acquisition transactions and financial restructuring positions him to address the company's stated challenges with SEC compliance and capital strategy. His background in multiple industries provides broad perspective on financial operations that could benefit Ethema's growth initiatives in the behavioral healthcare sector. The company's forward-looking statements caution that actual results may differ from expectations due to various risks and uncertainties, though the leadership change represents a strategic move to address specific operational and financial challenges identified by management.