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Garth Braun, Blackbird's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer stated "Mr. [Jeff Swainson] has exceeded the expectations of upper management since joining Blackbird as Controller in 2014, and his subsequent promotion to the position of Chief Financial Officer illustrates Blackbird's ability to attract and develop some of the premier talent in the industry. In order for Blackbird to execute on its strategic initiatives and maintain its growth trajectory, Blackbird's finance function and internal controls framework must be scalable and functioning at a level beyond that of a typical TSX Venture company. Mr. Swainson's appointment provides for this scalability. Mr. Swainson will be counted on as a core member of Blackbird's executive team, and his strategic mindset, strong technical skills, top-tier business acumen and passion for the business will be instrumental in Blackbird's continued success."