One World Products CFO and director Rowland resigns

One World Products, Inc. reported that board member and Interim Chief Financial Officer William P. Rowland resigned from the Board and all its committees, as well as from his role as Interim CFO, effective March 24, 2026.

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One World Products, Inc. reported that board member and Interim Chief Financial Officer William P. Rowland resigned from the Board and all its committees, as well as from his role as Interim CFO, effective March 24, 2026. In his resignation letter, Mr. Rowland cited ongoing health issues and confirmed his decision was not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Isiah L. Thomas, III, has assumed the duties of Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis until the Board appoints a successor.

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Corporate governance analyst

Health-related CFO and director resignation, CEO temporarily assumes dual role.

The company disclosed that director and Interim CFO William P. Rowland resigned from both the Board and his officer role due to health issues, explicitly stating no disagreements with the company’s practices. This frames the change as personal rather than conflict-driven.

Chief Executive Officer Isiah L. Thomas, III has taken on Chief Financial Officer responsibilities until a successor is hired. Combining CEO and CFO roles can concentrate decision-making and increase key-person risk, so the duration of this interim arrangement and the timing of appointing a new CFO will be important governance details in future disclosures.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

FAQ

Why did William P. Rowland resign from One World Products (OWPC)?

William P. Rowland resigned from One World Products due to ongoing health issues. His resignation letter stated that the decision was not caused by any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices, indicating a personal rather than conflict-driven reason for stepping down.

What positions did William P. Rowland leave at One World Products (OWPC)?

William P. Rowland resigned as a member of the Board of Directors, including all committees, and as Interim Chief Financial Officer. His departure affects both the company’s governance structure and its finance leadership, prompting temporary reassignment of CFO duties to the Chief Executive Officer.

Who is handling CFO duties at One World Products (OWPC) after Rowland’s resignation?

After William P. Rowland resigned as Interim CFO, Chief Executive Officer Isiah L. Thomas, III assumed the duties of Chief Financial Officer. He will perform both roles until the Board of Directors hires a successor to fill the CFO position on a more permanent basis.

Did William P. Rowland have disagreements with One World Products (OWPC)?

The company states that William P. Rowland’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with One World Products. His letter attributes the decision solely to ongoing health issues, which suggests there were no reported disputes over operations, policies, or corporate practices.

Is One World Products (OWPC) actively seeking a new Chief Financial Officer?

The company indicates that CEO Isiah L. Thomas, III will act as CFO until the Board hires William P. Rowland’s successor. This implies the Board expects to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer and treat Thomas’s assumption of CFO duties as an interim arrangement.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 27, 2026 (March 24, 2026)

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Commission file number: 000-56151

ONE WORLD PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		61-1744826
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6605 Grand Montecito Pkwy, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada		89149
(Address of principal executive offices)		(zip code)

(800) 605-3210

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A		N/A		N/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 24, 2026, William P. Rowland, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of One World Products, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), gave notice to the Company of his resignation as member of the Board, including all committees thereof on which he served, as well as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In his letter of resignation, Mr. Rowland cited ongoing health issues as the reason for his resignation and that his resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.

In conjunction with Mr. Rowland’s resignation as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Isiah L. Thomas, III, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, has assumed the duties of the Chief Financial Officer, until such time as the Company’s Board of Directors hires Mr. Rowland’s successor.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
17.1		Resignation Letter of William P. Rowland
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	One World Products, Inc.
Date: March 27, 2026.	By:	/s/ Isiah L. Thomas, III
		Isiah L. Thomas, III
		Chief Executive Officer

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Other Documents

• EX-17.1 EX-17.1 911 B
• EX-17 GRAPHIC 520.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 21.8 KB