GrowGeneration Names Dennis Sheldon Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain

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GrowGeneration Corp (NASDAQ: GRWG), the largest chain of hydroponic and organic garden centers, announced the appointment of Dennis Sheldon as Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain effective May 10, 2021. With over 30 years of experience, Sheldon previously served as COO at PopSockets and held leadership roles at Crocs Inc. CEO Darren Lampert emphasized the importance of Sheldon's expertise in scaling the supply chain for their growing operations. GrowGen currently operates 53 stores across 12 states and aims to strengthen its national supply chain in the cannabis industry.

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• Appointment of a seasoned executive, Dennis Sheldon, to enhance supply chain management.
• Dennis Sheldon brings over 30 years of experience in global consumer goods.
• GrowGeneration operates 53 locations, indicating strong retail presence.

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DENVER, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), ("GrowGen" or the "Company") the largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers with 53 locations across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Dennis Sheldon to Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain, effective May 10, 2021.

Mr. Sheldon is a seasoned operation's executive with more than three decades of experience in the global consumer goods industry. Prior to joining GrowGeneration, Dennis was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at PopSockets, a privately held company in Colorado specializing in grips, mounts, and wallets for digital devices. As the COO, he was responsible for the company's global operations and growth initiatives. He spent a decade at Colorado-based global footwear and apparel company Crocs Inc., (NASDAQ: CROX) where he held the positions of Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Systems, and Vice President of Global Distribution & Logistics. Most recently, Dennis worked as a global operations consultant.

"We started GrowGeneration in 2014 because we saw a clear opportunity to create a national supply chain for the legal cannabis industry," said Darren Lampert, GrowGen's CEO. "Today, we supply the 'picks and shovels' for many of the country's largest multi-state operators, as well as smaller craft growers.  As we continue to build out our network of best-in-class hydroponic and organic garden centers, integrated technology and e-commerce platforms, and private label offerings, Dennis' experience will be invaluable in scaling our supply chain to support our growing operations."

About GrowGeneration Corp.:

GrowGen owns and operates specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening centers. Currently, GrowGen has 53 stores, which include 18 locations in California, 8 locations in Colorado, 7 locations in Michigan, 5 locations in Maine, 5 locations in Oklahoma, 2 locations in Nevada, 2 locations in Washington, 2 locations in Oregon, 1 location in Arizona, 1 location in Rhode Island,1 location in Florida, and 1 location in Massachusetts. GrowGen also operates an online superstore for cultivators at growgeneration.com and B2B ERP platform, agron.io. GrowGen carries and sells thousands of products, including organic nutrients and soils, advanced lighting technology and state of the art hydroponic equipment to be used indoors and outdoors by commercial and home growers.

For more information about GrowGeneration, or to locate your nearest store, visit www.growgeneration.com.

Company Inquiries:
GrowGeneration Corp.
610-216-0057
michael@growgeneration.com 

Investor Contact:
John Evans
GrowGeneration
415-309-0230
john.evans@growgeneration.com

Press Contact:
Sara Geisner
Trailblaze
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Twitter: @GrowGenCorp

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FAQ

What recent leadership change occurred at GrowGeneration on May 10, 2021?

Dennis Sheldon was appointed as Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain.

How many locations does GrowGeneration operate?

GrowGeneration operates 53 locations across 12 states.

What industry does GrowGeneration primarily serve?

GrowGeneration serves the legal cannabis industry with hydroponic and organic gardening supplies.

What is the significance of Dennis Sheldon's appointment for GrowGeneration?

His experience is expected to scale the company's supply chain to support growth.

What company is Dennis Sheldon associated with prior to GrowGeneration?

He was the Chief Operating Officer at PopSockets.