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 & Co-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.
John Mazarakis – Co-Executive Chairman & CEO
John Mazarakis is the Co-Executive Chairman and CEO of Vireo Growth Inc. Mr. Mazarakis, co-founder at Chicago Atlantic, brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial, operational, and managerial experience in the real estate, retail and hospitality industries.
Amber Shimpa – President of Vireo Growth & CEO of Minnesota, Maryland, & New York
Amber Shimpa serves as President of Vireo Growth and CEO of Minnesota, Maryland, and New York. Ms. Shimpa has been with the Company since its inception in 2014 and has held several executive roles, including CFO and Chief Administrative Officer. In addition to managing the Company’s operations in Minnesota, New York and Maryland, Ms. Shimpa spearheads Vireo’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and Diversity and Inclusion programs, and serves as Corporate Secretary.
Tyson Macdonald – CFO of Vireo Growth Inc.
Tyson Macdonald is the CFO of Vireo Growth Inc. He previously served as Managing Partner at TrueRise Capital, CEO of Nova Net Lease REIT, CFO of Cloud Cannabis, and as an Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Acreage Holdings. Mr. Macdonald brings more than 20 years of strategy and investment experience working with both start-ups and mature public companies.
