Issue 1 2020

CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 1 2020 5 , The Pohlad Compa- nies, a privately held, diverse portfolio of or- ganizations spanning multiple industries and sectors, have recently announced that it has aligned two of its con- sumer-facing businesses under the leadership of Chase Hawkins. Hawkins has been promoted to CEO and President for Carousel Motor Group (CMG) and also has been named Senior Vice President - Retail Operations at Pohlad Companies. In this dual role, Hawkins will oversee both CMG and JB Hudson Jewelers, leveraging strategies between two of Pohlad Companies’ retail businesses. As part of this struc- tural alignment, Nick Pechman, President, JB Hudson Jewelers, will report to Hawkins. Hawkins brings 30 years of glob- al leadership experience in auto- motive sales, service, marketing, product planning and pricing. He joined CMG in 2016 and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of CMG in 2019. Hawkins received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Natal, Dur- ban in his native South Africa. He has lived or worked in countries on five continents. On the 11th January, the Board of Directors of Greenwood Racing, Inc. are pleased to announce the of Eric Hausler as Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 20, 2020, subject to approval and licensing by the Penn- sylvania Gaming Control Board. Most recently, Hausler served as Di- rector of VICI Properties Inc., one of the country’s largest REITs and own- ers of multiple gaming, hospitality and entertainment properties. Prior to that, Hausler held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc, having previous- ly served that Company as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategic Officer and Senior Vice President - Strategic Initiatives. Eric Hausler also has experience in the New Jersey Gaming market and in the investment banking industry, having served as Senior Vice President of Development for Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. and in various capacities with Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., Susquehanna Financial Group and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Hausler holds a Bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University and a Master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. His leadership experience in gaming and entertainment, real estate, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions will be invaluable to the achievement of the Company’s expansion and business objectives in the coming years. Pohlad Companies Announces Promotion of Chase Hawkins New Year, New CEO The Board of Directors of Greenwood Racing, Inc. appoint newCEO. In his new role, the expanded responsibilities encompass Carousel Motor Group and JBHudson Jewelers.