Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE:GTII) (OTCQX:GTBIF) announced that Dorri C. McWhorter has been appointed to its board of directors and will join its audit committee.
McWhorter has professional experience across a variety of businesses and industries and is known for her socially conscious approach to leadership. In 2021, McWhorter became president and chief executive officer of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, whose mission is to develop strong children, families and communities. Prior to joining the YMCA, she served as chief executive officer for the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, an organization dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism. During her eight-year tenure with the YWCA, McWhorter led the organization through seven mergers and acquisitions, expanded its footprint to 10 locations, implemented paid family leave and developed an inclusive retirement plan for thousands of childcare providers and small business owners. McWhorter was also a partner at Crowe Horwath, LLP, and held senior roles with Snap-on Incorporated and Booz Allen Hamilton.
