Ethema Health Corporation has announced the appointment of James M. Poage as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 30, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company's Board of Directors. Poage brings more than 35 years of experience in corporate accounting and finance, internal audit, tax compliance, investment banking, risk management, and business acquisitions to the behavioral healthcare company. His background includes extensive work with SEC reporting, risk management, tax planning, and business valuation, particularly in complex acquisition transactions.
The new CFO has advised corporations from inception through maturity across multiple industries including agriculture, entertainment, real estate, oil & gas, and mining. His expertise in operational accounting, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing revenue accounting systems and internal controls positions him to make rapid assessments of financial and operational challenges. Poage has represented both buyers and sellers in due diligence reviews and financial operations assessments, identifying opportunities to increase profitability and enterprise value. His career began at a "Big Four" accounting firm, and he previously served as CFO and Acquisition Project Manager with several publicly traded oil & gas companies through his consulting practice. 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 assisting with SEC filings and improving the timeliness of disclosures, areas where the company has faced challenges. Leon also noted that Poage will help with restructuring some operations and facilitating new acquisitions and capital raising efforts. Ethema Health Corporation operates in the behavioral healthcare sector with a focus on substance use disorder treatment. The company has developed a unique treatment approach over the past decade and has achieved success with adult in-patient programs. For additional information about the company's programs and techniques, visit https://www.ethemahealth.com.
The appointment comes as the company seeks to strengthen its financial leadership and position itself for future growth in the behavioral healthcare market. Poage's extensive experience with public company reporting requirements and complex financial transactions is expected to support Ethema's strategic objectives and operational improvements. This move signals the company's commitment to enhancing its financial governance and positioning itself for expansion in a competitive healthcare landscape where regulatory compliance and financial stability are critical for long-term success.
