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, investment banking, and business acquisitions. His expertise spans SEC reporting, risk management, tax planning, and business valuation, including restructuring complex acquisition transactions.
Poage's career includes advising corporations from inception through maturity across industries such as agriculture, entertainment, real estate, oil and gas, and mining. He has served in financial leadership roles, focusing on operational accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing revenue accounting systems and internal controls. His background also includes representing buyers and sellers in due diligence reviews and identifying opportunities to increase profitability and enterprise values.
Previously, Poage served as CFO and Acquisition Project Manager for several publicly traded oil and gas companies through his own consulting firm. He began his career at a “Big Four” accounting firm and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado.
Shawn Leon, CEO of Ethema Health, stated, “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.”
The appointment comes as Ethema Health, which operates in the behavioral healthcare space focusing on substance use disorder treatment, aims to enhance its financial transparency and growth trajectory. The company has developed a unique inpatient treatment model for adults over the past decade and plans to expand its programs across North America.
Poage’s addition is expected to address past challenges with timely SEC filings and operational efficiency, positioning the company for potential acquisitions and capital raises. The move underscores Ethema’s commitment to strengthening its financial foundation and pursuing strategic initiatives in the behavioral health sector.
