At Green Thumb Industries (GTI), I am dedicated to driving the growth of our retail footprint through strategic acquisition, leasing, and development of new stores under the RISE brand. With our current portfolio of 97 locations across 15 states, my role is important in enhancing our national presence and ensuring our expansion aligns with GTI’s vision for a leading role in the industry.Prior to joining GTI, I spent nearly five years with CBRE’s Hotels Division, where I specialized in the acquisition and sale of multi-million dollar hotels throughout the Midwest. My expertise includes hotel brokerage, transaction management, commercial real estate valuation, and business development.I hold a degree in Economics and Journalism from Northwestern University, where I also earned a certificate in Leadership. During my time at Northwestern, I was actively involved in athletics as president of the Men’s Club Basketball Team and a member of the Men’s Club Baseball Team.Feel free to connect or reach out to me at matt.mcclure@gtigrows.com or (630) 347-2345. I’m always open to discussing opportunities, industry trends, or just catching up!