Richard Drexler

Richard Drexler joined the Green Thumb board as director in October 2022. Richard is a proven financial executive with vast management and board experience. He currently serves as Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee at Bison Gear and Engineering, a global supplier of power transmission equipment. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Quality Products, a manufacturer and distributor of products for aircraft ground support equipment for the military and hydraulic machine tool markets. During his leadership, Richard orchestrated strategic changes that pulled the company out of debt and resulted in significant positive cash flow. Richard also served as Chairman, CEO and President of Allied Products Corporation. During his leadership of Allied Products, Richard was responsible for the overall strategy, planning, policy, direction, and focus of the company.

Richard has held board or senior advisory roles at several multi-million dollar manufacturing and product companies, including Traush, Kenrich Holdings, Inc., Pro-Gard LLC and Restoration Cleaners LLC. In addition, he has been involved in over 50 private equity transactions from real estate to water treatment. He brings expertise in the categories of EBITDA growth, operational excellence, profit optimization, margin expansion, restructuring and consolidation, strategic planning and corporate governance.

Richard graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.