RISE Life Science Corp. announced that Scott Secord, formerly Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Nation, has been appointed to RISE's board of directors and the position of Executive Chairman. Mr. Secord served as Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Nation from June 2015 until its recent purchase by a U.S. based private equity group.

Prior to Gaming Nation, Mr. Secord held the position of CEO of Pointstreak Sports Technologies from 2009 to 2015. The company also announced that Ryan Rocca has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of RISE. Mr. Rocca, a current board member and previously General Manager of RISE Life Science USA.

In addition to his role in the cannabis industry, he has 25 years of experience in consumer marketing (consumer packaged goods), promotions, sponsorships and events. He has worked with some of the most respected names in consumer products, including Harman Kardon, Hewlett-Packard, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Gatorade, Audi, Mercedes Benz and Cadillac, to name a few. Anton Mattadeen and Chris Dollard, while resigning from the board and their executive positions, will continue in a consulting role to support RISE and the new team.