Papa & Barkley Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Company Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Guy Rocourt promoted to Chief Executive Officer; American Messaging Services LLC CEO J. Roy Pottle appointed to Board of Directors.

Posted by Eric Sandy

January 27, 2022

EUREKA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRESS RELEASE -- Papa & Barkley, a leading brand and manufacturer of THC topicals, edibles and concentrates in California, and CBD products nationally, today announced that Guy Rocourt has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Feb. 1, 2022. Rocourt has served as Papa & Barkley's Co-founder and Chief Product Officer since 2015. In this new role, Rocourt will lead the company's expansion into additional THC markets in California and beyond.

(Editor's note: Guy Rocourt is a member of the Cannabis Conference 2022 advisory board.)

As President and Chief Product Officer, Rocourt led the development and launch of Papa & Barkley's best-selling product lines, including Releaf topicals, Releaf Gummies, the Sleep Releaf Collection and Papa's Select solventless living extracts –which has won the Emerald Cup every year since 2018.

"I've dedicated my career to unlocking the power of cannabis and developing products that improve people's lives," said Rocourt. "I look forward to leading Papa & Barkley as we focus more on THC markets in California and other states and bring new customers into our fold. It's a privilege to work with such a solid team of changemakers, and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together."

In addition to appointing Guy Rocourt as CEO, Papa & Barkley also added J. Roy Pottle to its Board of Directors. Pottle serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of critical-messaging company, American Messaging Services, LLC and as a Senior Advisor to Granite Point Capital, LP – an early investor in Papa & Barkley. He's also a board member of LPF Holdco, LLC d/b/a Loudpack, a California cannabis company.

The Board thanks Evelyn Wang for her significant contributions, continuing support and wish her the best. Evelyn has graciously agreed to provide advisory services to the Board through transition.

Papa & Barkley co-founder and board member Adam Grossman led the search and identified Pottle for inclusion on the board.