February 14, 2022 — Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or “the Company”), a vertically integrated multistate operator and the number one U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, announced today that Ms. Megan Kulick has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.

“Megan’s experience in the cannabis industry paired with a long and successful career at some of the most prestigious banks and investment managers makes her the perfect fit as the industry evolves and begins to attract more institutional capital,” said Dennis Olis, Cresco Labs’ CFO. “While searching for a new head of IR, Megan’s name was consistently the first recommendation from analysts and institutional investors. We are thrilled to have her as part of the team.”

Ms. Kulick has over 20 years of experience in investor relations, equity research, and portfolio management at bulge bracket U.S. banks and cannabis multi-state operators. Most recently, she led Investor Relations for AYR Wellness Inc. Prior to that she held several senior positions, including the role of Senior Vice President at PIMCO, Director at Merrill Lynch, and VP at JPMorgan Chase. Megan began her career at Merrill Lynch in Equity Research covering Telecommunications Services.

About Cresco Labs Inc.

Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, with a mission to normalize and professionalize the cannabis industry. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) approach, Cresco Labs is the largest wholesaler of branded cannabis products in the U.S. Its brands are designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and comprised of some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, High Supply, Mindy’s Edibles, Good News, Remedi, Wonder Wellness Co. and FloraCal Farms. Sunnyside, Cresco Labs’ national dispensary brand, is a wellness-focused retailer created to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco Labs operates the industry’s largest Social Equity and Educational Development initiative, SEED, which was established to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work and own businesses in the cannabis industry. Learn more about Cresco Labs at www.crescolabs.com.