Darren Lampert has been GrowGeneration's CEO, a Director, and the Chairperson of the Board since its inception in 2014. Mr. Lampert began his career in 1986 as a founding member of the law firm of Lampert and Lampert (1986-1999), where he concentrated on securities litigation, NASD (now FINRA) compliance, and arbitration and corporate finance matters. Mr. Lampert has represented clients in actions and investigations brought before government agencies and self-regulatory bodies. From 1999 to 2014, Mr. Lampert worked as a portfolio manager and proprietary trader at a number of broker-dealer firms. From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Lampert was a private investor. Mr. Lampert graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Ithaca College. Mr. Lampert received a J.D. from Bridgeport University School of Law in 1985. Mr. Lampert was admitted to practice law in New York in 1986 and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Mr. Lampert has extensive experience in our industry and knows our operations from top to bottom, having led the GrowGenreation for 10 years as its CEO and Chairperson of the Board. In addition, his experience in the finance and legal fields make him an excellent asset for GrowGeneration as a rapidly-growing public company, navigating the capital markets, making acquisitions, and leading the Company through other critical business matters and initiatives.