John McMillan's journey began in the rural community of Stockton, Alabama in Baldwin County. 

Throughout his career, McMillan's commitment to serving Alabama remained steadfast. He served on the Baldwin County Commission, was elected as a State Representative twice, and held roles such as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, and Executive Vice President of the Alabama Forestry Association. 

 

In 2021, he embraced the role of inaugural Director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, focusing on creating opportunities for medical cannabis cultivation, processing, transportation, testing, and dispensing in Alabama. 

Ian Miller, CEO of Catalyst BC, embodies a diverse spectrum of experiences in the cannabis industry.

Founding the Solace Companies, a wholesale-vertically-integrated unlimited cannabis licensee, Ian secured $22 million in private equity to establish cutting-edge cultivation, processing, and extraction operations. This set a benchmark for premium medical and adult-use cannabis.

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At Catalyst BC, Ian leverages his entrepreneurial, operational, and strategic acumen to steer innovation and expansion in the dynamic cannabis realm. His trailblazing leadership cements his role as a transformative force in the industry.

Mr. Quincy P Minor, CEO and Founder of KAM Technologies.  With over 25 years of consulting experience, Quincy and his firm specialize in providing tailored technology & security solutions to companies and organizations within various industries. 

 

KAM Technologies has worked on hundreds of cannabis-related projects across 11 states, offering technology design, support, and implementation. We’re ready to help guide your business from construction to opening day and beyond.

 

Overall, Quincy is a creative and strategic leader who values positioning organizations for streamlining success and  keeps a firm pulse on the next-gen introductions of emerging technology. 

Dr. Cassandray Gosa, is a community pharmacist in the state of Georgia and the founder of ChirpRx, a telehealth company where pharmacists provide online cannabis therapy management consultations to cannabis patients and consumers.

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Dr. Gosa obtained a B.S. in Biology from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Huntsville, AL, a Masters of Public Health from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, and Doctor of Pharmacy from GA-PCOM School of Pharmacy in Suwanee, GA.

 

Dr. Gosa is among the small, yet growing sector of cannabis pharmacists in the United States. She is an advocate for cannabis wellness and education and believes cannabis therapy management will give patients the tools necessary to lead a healthy canna lifestyle.

Dr. Christopher Dussold, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Avail Professional Services, leverages 22 years of consulting experience and academic insight in the cannabis sector. Focusing on financial and accounting integration, he delivers tailored solutions for company accounting, tax strategies, and operational decisions. His portfolio spans financial modeling, budgeting, and capital structure, bolstering startups and established cannabis businesses nationwide.

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Armed with a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Missouri and credentials from Southern Illinois University, Chris's blend of academia and practicality shapes cannabis enterprises. His influence drives industry advancement by seizing opportunities and surmounting challenges.

Justin Esquivel, CEO & Geneticist, Green Luster Phenos LLC, has been an influencer and leader in the cannabis industry for fourteen (14) years.

 

Esquivel was the head grower and geneticist of a 20,000 sq. ft indoor commercial-scale cultivation operation out in Colorado back in 2012. Justin has consulted with 76 cannabis facilities, 54 of which operate commercial canopies. He brings standard operating procedures to a gold standard.

 

Esquivel also specializes in Cannabis Tissue Culture & Selective Homozygous Breeding, enabling his company to bring tailored offspring to growers globally!