United Cannabis Corp. announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Earnest Blackmon to President and Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, and will continue the role as Chairman of the Board. Paul Enright, who served as the company's Chief Executive Officer, will take the position of Vice President of Business Development.

Earnest Blackmon is a horticulturalist and entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience, including 5 years in the Commercial Cannabis Industry. Mr. Blackmon is also an owner and the master grower at River Rock Colorado in addition to his duties at United Cannabis. Mr. Blackmon's skill with operations, project management, quality control and cultivation ensure that every United Cannabis sponsored production facility will produce consistent high-grade organic cannabis to meet the demands of its patients.

United Cannabis also appointed John C. Hunter, III to the advisory board. United Cannabis will be looking to Mr. Hunter and his background in the Chemical Industry for guidance in the following areas: Strategy Development, Organizational Design, and Public Company Governance; as well as any issues or opportunities the executive team feels could benefit from his talents and expertise. John C. Hunter, III has over 40 years of global chemical industry experience.

Mr. Hunter is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Penford Corporation and Energizer Holdings Inc.