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Zoned Properties Establishes Independent Audit Committee; Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Experienced Financial Executive David G. Honaman to Lead Committee

 Zoned Properties, Inc. (ZDPY), a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to identify, develop, and lease sophisticated, safe, and sustainable properties in emerging industries, including the licensed marijuana industry, today announced that it has established an independent Audit Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the company, to assist the Board in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting processes of the company.

The company also announced that the Audit Committee will be led by newly appointed independent director and financial expert, Mr. David G. Honaman. Mr. Honaman’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will stand for election to the Board at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. The Audit Committee also includes Art Friedman and Bryan McLaren. With the addition of Honaman, the Board expands to five directors, three of whom are independent.

Bryan McLaren, Chief Executive Officer of Zoned Properties, stated, “Establishing an audit committee, led by an experienced, independent director, is an important step in the natural evolution of our corporate structure and governance. The Board is committed to instituting and maintaining sound corporate governance practices to ensure the integrity of our financial reporting, systems and processes. I am pleased to welcome Mr. Honaman to our board as an independent director and financial expert of the committee. His financial and business development expertise will add a valuable perspective as we execute our strategic plan.”

“Zoned Properties is rapidly establishing itself as a leader – both in terms of innovation and corporate responsibility — in a new and emerging market,” commented Mr. Honaman. “I am honored to join the Board and work closely with Bryan and the team to contribute to the growth of the business and the company’s success.”

Mr. Honaman currently serves as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Principal and Member of the Board of Directors of Advanced Benefit Solutions, Inc., a licensed Third Party Administrator and consulting firm serving more than 500 clients in the Group Benefits industry. He led the purchase of the company in 2009 and was directly responsible for establishing the financial plan, ownership structure and Stockholder Buy-Sell Agreement.

From 2001 to 2008 Mr. Honaman served as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of Wilcox Associates, Inc., a civil engineering firm providing professional services and design and build strategies to the architectural and engineering industry. In addition to managing day-to-day financial operations, he revised the lending sources and loan covenants to provide external working capital for this fast growth company, established financial sources to fund acquisitions and led the acquisitions teams on five transactions. Prior to Wilcox Associates, Mr. Honaman served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Wolohan Lumber Company, a retailer of lumber and building materials, where he also held executive management roles responsible for financial reporting, risk management, banking relationships, capital funding, treasury operations and acquisition targeting and execution. Mr. Honaman began his career with Ernst & Young as a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Honaman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Michigan State University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

About Zoned Properties, Inc. (ZDPY):

Zoned Properties is a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to identify, develop, and lease sophisticated, safe, and sustainable properties in emerging industries. The Company acquires commercial properties that face unique zoning challenges and identifies solutions that can potentially have a major impact on the cash flow and value generated. Zoned Properties targets commercial properties that can be acquired and potentially re-zoned for specific purposes. Zoned Properties does not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the Controlled Substances Act.

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