Effective November 19, 2018, Dominick Colvin resigned his positions as CannaPharmaRX, Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer, President and a director. He has been replaced by James Samuelson, who is currently a director of the company. Mr. Samuelson shall hold such position until the next annual meeting of the company's Board of Directors, his resignation, removal or death, whichever comes first.

Since June 2017, Mr. Samuelson has served as a consultant to Vivakor, Inc. From January 2006 to June 2016, Mr. Samuelson served as CEO and President of Mid-America Renewable Fuels, Inc.