Effective as of June 20, 2022, RIV Capital Inc. announced that Mike Totzke has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the company. Mr. Totzke brings extensive operational experience to RIV Capital's management team, having held a variety of operations- and sales-focused roles across The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company since 2006. Before joining RIV Capital, Totzke served in various roles at ScottsMiracle-Gro, most recently as Vice President at The Hawthorne Collective, where he led a team of highly recognized performers across legal, finance, and strategy to implement innovative investment structures within the cannabis industry.

Previously, he was Vice President of Sales for the National Accounts division of ScottsMiracle-Gro, where he grew annual sales by $200 million over three years by activating new retail channels and driving incremental distribution points.