Standard Wellness Appoints Rob McCourt as VP of Wholesale

CLEVELAND, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC ("Standard Wellness" or the "Company"), a leading multi-state cannabis operator, today announced the appointment of Rob McCourt as its Vice President of Wholesale. In this role, Rob will be responsible for driving the company's wholesale strategy, expanding market share, and building strong relationships with retail partners. He will report to Jared Maloof, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Wellness.

"We are excited to welcome Rob to the Standard Wellness team," said Mr. Maloof. "His deep understanding of cannabis markets and proven track record of building successful brands and sales organizations make him the ideal leader to drive our wholesale growth. Rob's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in scaling high-growth businesses will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint and deliver our products to patients and consumers across our operating states."

McCourt joins Standard Wellness from Firelands Scientific, where he was a co-founder and Executive Vice President of Revenue. During his time there, he played a pivotal role in scaling the company from a pre-revenue startup into a leading multi-state operator with over 250 employees. He led all revenue growth efforts, built a commercial organization of more than 160, and spearheaded the development of a world-class house of brands and retail footprint. Prior to his work in the cannabis industry, McCourt held leadership roles at Cisco Systems and Verizon, where he specialized in go-to-market strategy and high-ticket consultative selling.

"I am thrilled to join the Standard Wellness family, and to be a part of such an accomplished leadership team," said Rob McCourt. "I look forward to leveraging my experience to strengthen our wholesale channels, drive strategic partnerships, and contribute to the company's mission of providing safe, effective, and high-quality cannabis products to those who need them."

Rob's appointment underscores Standard Wellness's commitment to investing in strong leadership as it scales its retail footprint and continues to deliver on its mission of providing safe, effective, and high-quality cannabis products.

About Standard Wellness

Founded in 2017 in Ohio, Standard Wellness is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating across Ohio, Missouri, and Utah, with cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses in Maryland. The Company operates five retail locations under The Forest brand and has been a pioneer in the industry, including making the first-ever legal marijuana sale in Ohio through its dispensary The Forest Sandusky and the first ever delivery to a Utah pharmacy in February 2020. With approximately 350 employees, Standard Wellness is dedicated to improving quality of life by providing safe and legal access to cannabis for medical and adult use.

Contact:

Standard Wellness Chief Executive Officer: Jared Maloof Chief Executive Officer [email protected]

SOURCE Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC