I am an expert in the business and cultivation of marijuana and hemp. 

Over the last four years, I have been retained and provided expert services in numerous cases and insurance claims. I have experience providing opinions in both State and Federal courts and testifying at depositions and trials for both criminal and civil cases.

My mix of industry experience and business education (MBA) makes me uniquely qualified to address many issues within the Marijuana and Hemp industries. My business education allows me to analyze markets and a business’s strengths and weaknesses and assess economic impacts in a manner supported by relevant industry, market data, and other relevant documentation. 

In addition to continuing expert witness case work, I am active in the cannabis and hemp industries, maintaining relationships, engaging with businesses, and participating in industry organizations.

My experience in indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation and business practices gives me first-hand knowledge of industry practices and markets. I can articulate an educated, clear opinion in many areas of the hemp and marijuana industries.

Education:

Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, Denver, CO

Masters in Business Administration, 3.9 GPA 

Relevant Courses: Strategic Management, Financial Accounting, Strategic Cost Management, Finance, Marketing Strategy, Ethics for the 21st Century, Innovation Design & Execution

B.S.B.A –Marketing, 3.86 GPA

Relevant Courses: Methods of Marketing Research, Integrative Marketing Strategy,                             E-Marketing, Personal Selling, International Marketing, Innovation Strategies, Consumer Behavior

Continuing education and certifications: 

Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts (CCCE):

• Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert

University of Denver

• Cannabis Compliance Management Certification and Risk Management 
  Relevant Courses: Cannabis 101, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Risk Management 

• Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture 
  Relevant Courses: Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture I and Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture II 

• The Business of Cannabis
  Relevant Courses: The Business of Cannabis I, The Business of Cannabis II 

• Equity and the Cannabis Connection
  Relevant Course: Social and Environmental Justice in Cannabis

State of Colorado

• Certified Hemp Sampler for the State of Colorado
  Passed the examination and received a certificate to conduct hemp compliance sampling for the state of Colorado

360 Training 

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach 

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification

• Water Restoration Technician Certification