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First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.
Jacob Griffin is an auditor for the Department of Defense in Huntsville, AL and has recently developed his own brand as an entrepreneur. Mr. Griffin received a Bachelor's of Science and a Master's of Accountancy from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He owns a small tax and consulting firm, which he runs from his home, called J. Griffin Consortium & Tax. He also works in real estate sales and development in his free time and enjoys reading and restoring vintage cars. Mr. Griffin also hosts a podcast called “Our World Today” where he and the other 2 hosts discuss issues impacting our world today in a fun and comedic atmosphere.
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Jacob Griffin is an auditor for the Department of Defense in Huntsville, AL and has recently developed his own brand as an entrepreneur. Mr. Griffin received a Bachelor's of Science and a Master's of Accountancy from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He owns a small tax and consulting firm, which he runs from his home, called J. Griffin Consortium & Tax. He also works in real estate sales and development in his free time and enjoys reading and restoring vintage cars. Mr. Griffin also hosts a podcast called “Our World Today” where he and the other 2 hosts discuss issues impacting our world today in a fun and comedic atmosphere.
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Cannamerica Brands Chief Executive Officer and founder, Dan Anglin is a veteran. Dan Anglin is a widely sought after cannabis product innovator, having brought cannabis confections first to market in Colorado. Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Dan Anglin was a professional lobbyist for businesses in Colorado. These experiences garnered him the ability to advocate for the cannabis industry during its introduction into the United States. This led to Dan Anglin becoming a leading pioneer in cannabis policies and legislation. To individuals in the cannabis industry, Dan Anglin is a household name. He is seen as the go-to industry expert by colleagues, the media, and investors looking for opportunities to become involved in cannabis businesses. Dan Anglin is the CEO of CannAmerica, a publicly traded intellectual-property licensing company with operations in five states focusing on food products with cannabinoids as ingredients. Using his experience in legal cannabis marketplaces, Dan Anglin founded VIII Brands, LLC a hemp-based product manufacturer and distribution company which is continually developing products for the global CBD market for international distribution, where legal. Dan Anglin’s leadership background began in his service in the United States Marine Corps and continued through his entrepreneurship in multiple types of businesses over the last 3 decades. In cannabis, Dan Anglin has been an owner / executive of a large number of businesses and brands, but his biggest accomplishment has been taking a cannabis company public in 2018. Dan Anglin continues to develop new ways for products to be introduced to the marketplace and for the company to grow into other market opportunities. Dan Anglin is regarded as a national expert on policy reform. He has owned and operated 38 licensed cannabis businesses across the country, including Maryland, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada, and is often asked to provide insights into the rule-making process with Marijuana Enforcement Divisions. Through his nonprofit, he provides advocacy for cannabis patients across the country. He is seen as a national thought-leader on patient health through cannabis.
Cannamerica Brands Chief Executive Officer and founder, Dan Anglin is a veteran. Dan Anglin is a widely sought after cannabis product innovator, having brought cannabis confections first to market in Colorado. Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Dan Anglin was a professional lobbyist for businesses in Colorado. These experiences garnered him the ability to advocate for the cannabis industry during its introduction into the United States. This led to Dan Anglin becoming a leading pioneer in cannabis policies and legislation. To individuals in the cannabis industry, Dan Anglin is a household name. He is seen as the go-to industry expert by colleagues, the media, and investors looking for opportunities to become involved in cannabis businesses. Dan Anglin is the CEO of CannAmerica, a publicly traded intellectual-property licensing company with operations in five states focusing on food products with cannabinoids as ingredients. Using his experience in legal cannabis marketplaces, Dan Anglin founded VIII Brands, LLC a hemp-based product manufacturer and distribution company which is continually developing products for the global CBD market for international distribution, where legal. Dan Anglin’s leadership background began in his service in the United States Marine Corps and continued through his entrepreneurship in multiple types of businesses over the last 3 decades. In cannabis, Dan Anglin has been an owner / executive of a large number of businesses and brands, but his biggest accomplishment has been taking a cannabis company public in 2018. Dan Anglin continues to develop new ways for products to be introduced to the marketplace and for the company to grow into other market opportunities. Dan Anglin is regarded as a national expert on policy reform. He has owned and operated 38 licensed cannabis businesses across the country, including Maryland, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada, and is often asked to provide insights into the rule-making process with Marijuana Enforcement Divisions. Through his nonprofit, he provides advocacy for cannabis patients across the country. He is seen as a national thought-leader on patient health through cannabis.
Cannamerica Brands Chief Executive Officer and founder, Dan Anglin is a veteran. Dan Anglin is a widely sought after cannabis product innovator, having brought cannabis confections first to market in Colorado. Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Dan Anglin was a professional lobbyist for businesses in Colorado. These experiences garnered him the ability to advocate for the cannabis industry during its introduction into the United States. This led to Dan Anglin becoming a leading pioneer in cannabis policies and legislation. To individuals in the cannabis industry, Dan Anglin is a household name. He is seen as the go-to industry expert by colleagues, the media, and investors looking for opportunities to become involved in cannabis businesses. Dan Anglin is the CEO of CannAmerica, a publicly traded intellectual-property licensing company with operations in five states focusing on food products with cannabinoids as ingredients. Using his experience in legal cannabis marketplaces, Dan Anglin founded VIII Brands, LLC a hemp-based product manufacturer and distribution company which is continually developing products for the global CBD market for international distribution, where legal. Dan Anglin’s leadership background began in his service in the United States Marine Corps and continued through his entrepreneurship in multiple types of businesses over the last 3 decades. In cannabis, Dan Anglin has been an owner / executive of a large number of businesses and brands, but his biggest accomplishment has been taking a cannabis company public in 2018. Dan Anglin continues to develop new ways for products to be introduced to the marketplace and for the company to grow into other market opportunities. Dan Anglin is regarded as a national expert on policy reform. He has owned and operated 38 licensed cannabis businesses across the country, including Maryland, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada, and is often asked to provide insights into the rule-making process with Marijuana Enforcement Divisions. Through his nonprofit, he provides advocacy for cannabis patients across the country. He is seen as a national thought-leader on patient health through cannabis.
Bio and or topic 400 Characters Maximum: Medical Cannabis Provider, Owner of Ember in Montana. Military “brat”,nearly 20 years working in information technology. Spent nearly 5 years contracting for the US government in Iraq and Afghanistan. Came home in 2016 with aspirations to start a Medical Cannabis operation to directly benefit/serve
veterans with PTSD. I saw too many service members taking their own lives, not only at home, but abroad while deployed.
Bio and or topic 400 Characters Maximum: Medical Cannabis Provider, Owner of Ember in Montana. Military “brat”,nearly 20 years working in information technology. Spent nearly 5 years contracting for the US government in Iraq and Afghanistan. Came home in 2016 with aspirations to start a Medical Cannabis operation to directly benefit/serve
veterans with PTSD. I saw too many service members taking their own lives, not only at home, but abroad while deployed.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Master Sergeant Johnson enlisted in the Air Force on 19 July of 1995 as a Medical Laboratory Apprentice. In December 1999, he was chosen as a Military Training Instructor (MTI) and moved to San Antonio, Texas where he was assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron.
“Don Pierce specializes in hemp insurance from start to finish – seed to finished product – Grower to Storefront and any operation in between. He set himself apart from the rest of the insurance industry is through his hemp knowledge and hands on approach when it comes to these risks. Don’s approach is simple – a scheduled consultation where he will discuss suggested products to insure the given operation, potential risks, & go over general rates. His agency will then pursue filling out the applications and send off to every hemp insurer in the given state to get the best rates/package for his clients. Don Pierce was featured in a national insurance publication this past September due to his success in helping out insuring the hemp community and has insured nearly 40 assorted hemp companies to date. Reach out to Don for a consultation on your business today – the “GO TO” Hemp Agent insuring 48 states. “
Shelby Ellison is a Faculty Associate in the Department of Horticulture at UW Madison. Shelby completed her PhD, in Genetics, at the University of California, Davis. Her research interests include plant breeding and genetics. Dr. Ellison is currently working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and extension educators to create a foundation of best production practices for hemp in Wisconsin. She is in charge of CBD variety trialing, cannabinoid testing, and teaches the course, “The Science of Hemp”, at UW Madison.
Points of interest:
How to select the right seeds or clones for the 2020 growing season
Current University of Wisconsin - Madison research in cannabis
Preliminary results of USDA Hemp National Needs Survey
What's going on in hemp in Wisconsin
Went to school for Licensed Massage Therapy, Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Machine Tool Operation, CAD/CAM, real estate salesperson, mortgage broker, and co-admin of the Wisconsin Hemp Farmers page.
Married, Father of 4. Lives in Beloit Wisconsin. Served in the Navy
from 2000-2004. Farms 3 acres of hemp. Rock Hemp Corp is the farm,
processing, and product manufacturing company. Owns Hemp Hut, a hemp
retail store in Janesville Wisconsin.
Anthony Knapper, 53 years old. USMC vet PTSD derived from Air Traffic Controller work in the Corps and pain from an accident that I nearly lost my foot in (civilian)
Tangy is the CEO of Jayn Green and Chairwoman Of the Board for The Georgia Cannabis Coalition. She specializes in International Cannabis Education, and has a wealth of cannabis knowledge in compliance to increase wellness and profitability. Her most important title, however, is United States Marine Corps veteran, and she uses her influential platform to advocate around the world for veterans, and those disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs. She is the co-founder of an organization called Marine Qweenz whose mission is to educate, inspire, and empower those suffering from the residuals of serving. Go to Jayn.Green for more information on how to contact, retain services, or utilize veteran support.
I'm a veteran from the US navy and served for 5 years, I was a Machinist Mate Second Class (SS) and served onboard the USS Georgia (Gold) and the USS Rhode Island (Blue)
During my service I was diagnosed with a disease called Myotonic Dystrophy. This disease causes micro seizures in the muscles and limbs leading to inability to walk sometimes,
this has been an ailment that no one in the VA can cure. Cannabis has had no trouble curing this problem. Because of my Cannabis use I am able to use my body to run my business
an auto shop in acworth GA called Blue Lotus Auto Repairs. Without Cannabis I would be unable to fulfill the needs of my bushiness and would ultimately fail. However this has not stopped
the legal repercussions from cannabis use from entering my life, on Febuary 14th I was arrested for possession of Cannabis in my own home studio. In order to get Cannabis you have to affiliate with
people whom you normally wouldn't, because of this association of Cannabis use with the Black Market many people in my same situation are going through unconstitutional imprisonment.
I was arrested for my need of getting a hold of medicine, and when the dealer arrived he was carrying far more than Cannabis. This is an example of why a black market breeds crime, if Cannabis is on a black market
level it is just as free to be sold by drug dealers as crack herion and cocaine. The police raided my house right as the drug dealer entered and they tore down my american flag from my wall (the actual USS Rhode Island ship flag) and threw it on the ground. Some of them even mocked my service, laughing as they had me in hand cuffs. They made me sing a marijuana song by tom petty for their enjoyment as they tore apart my basement and studio trashing everything I owned.
One of the of police called me worse than a child molester to my 13 year old sister. So afterwards I began my quest to raise awareness on this issue.
James Dalman is a consultant who helps brands grow and thrive. He's also the founder and CEO of Happy Joe, a military lifestyle brand dedicated to supporting the well being of our nation's heroes.
James has invested 30 years in the branding and marketing of businesses across the globe. He's done work for Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, top-selling authors, small businesses, and innovative startups.
James served in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard as an 11 Bravo Infantryman. He’s passionate about changing the negative stories surrounding the military community and investing in veteran owned businesses.
He speaks regularly on entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, web tech, and veteran's issues. If you’d like to know more, get in contact with him by phone or over craft tequila.
Websites:
www.happyjoe.com
www.jamesdalman.com
Zac Pilossoph, Fear-Free Certified DVM Founder and CEO, YouDoYou LLC
Dr. Zac Pilossoph, a Long Island, NY born, nationally recognized medical professional, a top
graduate of Tufts University Veterinary School of Medicine with post-graduate focused training
in E/CC and Neurology/Neurosurgery at two of the most prestigious programs in the country, and
a young multidimensional serial entrepreneur, has rapidly and single-handedly crafted a new
wave of global evolution and empowerment in more ways than one. In addition to developing and
launching several novel platforms in the veterinary and mental health fields, he is now quickly
establishing himself as a pioneer in the medical cannabis field, with the ultimate goal of
delivering and applying evidence-based education to a rapidly expanding industry. As one of the
only veterinary phytocannabinoid/endocannabinoid physiology experts in the world, Zac has
found tremendous value in providing non-bias, harm reduction education to all those associated
with the cannabis industry via large-scale CE presentations and individual/corporate business
consultations. In addition, he has solidified strong domestic and international collaborations
geared towards establishing globalized standardization protocols, prospective research and
development, and large-scale use of cannabis biomass subsequent to active molecule extraction.
Furthermore, he was brought on as the Vice President and CMO of Cansultants, a Florida-based,
cannabis cultivation and genomic innovation project that is projected to pioneer the newest wave
of cannabis understanding and use on both a micro and macro level. Ultimately, through candid
education, responsible application, and promoting constructive evolution via controlled
revolution, Zac is ready to unite forces, reverse stigmas, and advance the world of cannabis
acceptance across the world.
: Medical Cannabis and how it is helping our Veteran community. TROY BIO: Troy Bowyer was Born and raised in Missouri. His father and uncles all served in the military. Troy’s Cousins, brother and mother served as well. Troy joined the Army in 2005 where he Completed OSUT at Fort Knox. Troy trained and became a 63A, which is an M1A1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer, however, the tank mechanics worked on EVERYTHING. Tank Mechanics are a bit different because not just anyone could work on a turbine engine. During Troy’s time in the military, all the other careers knew the Tank Mechanics were the best. Troy also served as an M88 operator, A heavy equipment recovery vehicle. The beast of all beasts.
Troy’s First duty station was Camp Casey, Korea. E Co 2/9 Infantry. Second To None! While serving there, Troy suffered an injury where he Herniated his L-4, L-5 disk completing the Manchu Mile. That is a 28 mile ruck march with a 60 pack. It is conducted every year in remembrance of an 85-mile forced march undertaken by soldiers from the 9th Infantry Regiment during the Chinese "Boxer Rebellion" in 1900. This Ruck March represented something powerful and it was a pretty extreme challenge for Troy to be a part of.
Troy left S. Korea in June of 2007. He then Took that 30 days of PCS leave and went to Ft. Riley, Kansas. Troy Deployed on back to back tours in Iraq with the Big Red One where he was part of a unit being stood up. At that time, we were the Old Ironsides. Troy made it through some miserable times with some good people from that unit where he pushed through a lot of physical pain to do those deployments.
Troy is now a 10 year Medically Retired SGT, part-time gunsmith with three crazy boys, a lovely wife, a rescued dog, and an evil cat, Lilith. She protects the house because the dog is too busy sleeping. Fortunately, the folks Troy work with and for, now, they are good people and understand his situation. Troy’s workload and man hours are completely up to him. Troy also tries to volunteer to help my fellow Veterans when he can. Throughout the last 10 years Troy has had four back surgeries to include a double spinal cord stimulator. Troy has had One surgery a year over the last 7-8 years, which come at a substantial price to his mind and body. Troy tries to maintain a positive outlook because he knows “it could always be worse”.
Pharmacogenetics, How genetics play a key role in our ability to uptake cannabinoids and pharmaceutical medicine and how genetic testing can make for a much more effective therapeutic regimen of cannabis and pharmaceuticals. ANDREW BIO: Andrew Wiseman is our guest today who has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare space starting with the pharmaceutical industry, capital equipment, anatomical pathology and his current role as Chief Sales Officer for Sandy Springs Georgia based ReLeaf Genetics, a subsidiary of Capstone Healthcare.
First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.
First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.
First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.
First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.
First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.
First and foremost, we are Educators - helping physicians, patients, and lawmakers discuss cannabis usage openly, honestly, and informatively.
From Sharing Stories to Saving Lives. Our message is a simple one. Medical cannabis saves lives. Veterans deserve full legal access. Through Operation Legal Access, our team of veterans, strategists and special operations advocates conduct Direct Action Missions in Washington D.C.
VFC'S VISION is a world where the suffering of those who serve our country can be mitigated by treatment that does not further damage their bodies, minds and lives, or cause the death of more than 50 Veterans a day from suicide and accidental overdose.