Vireo Growth Inc. Leadership
Vireo Growth Inc.’s team of more than 500 employees, led by physicians, scientists, engineers, and cultivation experts, is focused on efficiency and the creation of best-in-class products while driving scientific innovation and developing meaningful intellectual property.
Kyle Kingsley, M.D. – Founder & Executive Chairman
Kyle Kingsley, M.D., is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Vireo Growth Inc. Dr. Kingsley is a former emergency medicine physician and oversaw the implementation of the Vireo Health System in Minnesota and New York with the construction of state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities, twelve medical cannabis dispensaries, and the Company’s pharmaceutical and patient care center models. Dr. Kingsley is co-author of the book “Medical Cannabis Primer for Healthcare Providers,” written to elucidate objective medical cannabis knowledge in the medical community. Dr. Kingsley’s solitary goal is to make Vireo Growth Inc. the safest, most reliable, and compassionate choice for the patients in all of the States in which the Company operates.
Amber Shimpa – CEO of Vireo Growth Inc.
Amber Shimpa serves as CEO of Vireo Growth Inc. Ms. Shimpa has been with the Company since 2014, initially as CFO and later as Chief Administrative Officer, before being promoted to Company President in 2023 and CEO in 2024. Ms. Shimpa also spearheads Vireo’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and Diversity and Inclusion programs, and serves as Corporate Secretary.
Joe Duxbury – Interim CFO
Joe Duxbury is the interim CFO of Vireo Growth Inc. Mr. Duxbury has served the Company since 2020 in various accounting and finance leadership roles. He is a CPA with a background in public accounting and external reporting.