On March 18, 2018, as a result of the resignation of Stephan L. Norris from the Board of Directors of the Corporation on January 18, 2018, and pursuant to Article III, Section 8 of the Bylaws of the Corporation, Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. has nominated Nello Gontfiantini, currently serving as the Corporation's Chief Strategy Officer, to fill this Board vacancy until his successor is duly elected and qualified.