Category: 2023 Notables

Jason Wild Executive chairman, TerrAscend Under Jason Wild’s stewardship, TerrAscend reported a full-year revenue of $247.8 million for 2022. Jason concluded that high-interest rates (related to debt) and punitive tax rates can’t coexist if the company wanted to be cash flow positive, so they worked on lowering the debt by $80 million. In December, Canopy […]

Jeremy Unruh Senior vice president, public & regulatory affairs, PharmaCann Jeremy Unruh is a founding employee of PharmaCann and served as the company’s first general counsel and chief compliance officer. In his current role, Jeremy manages all lobbying efforts and is responsible for PharmaCann’s strategic external matters, including legislative policy and public affairs, as well […]

Paul Yau CEO, Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store Paul Yau is the co-founder and CEO of Union Square Travel Agency, New York City’s first public-private partnership to develop, own, and operate an adult-use dispensary. Paul was responsible for developing the partnership with The Doe Fund, a leading not-for-profit that is the licensee behind […]

Christina Ulman Co-founder & president, Chamber of Cannabis Christina Ulman co-founded Nevada’s largest cannabis industry-trade organization and grew membership to more than 60 business members and 200 individual members, representing all facets of the legal cannabis industry in the state. Tina also launched The Grow-up Co-op, a cooperative representing intentional brands and assisting to design […]

Nancy Whiteman Co-founder & CEO, Wana Brands Nancy Whiteman co-founded Wana Brands to enhance lives and, as its CEO, has remained steadfast in her mission. In the past year, she expanded Wana into six new states, making Wana’s footprint 15 US states, Puerto Rico, and nine Canadian provinces. She also launched innovative new products, including […]

Jason Vegotsky Co-founder & CEO, Petalfast As an entrepreneur with an extensive background in sales and business development, Jason Vegotsky has led Petalfast with a team of more than 50 professionals in sales, marketing, and brand management to revolutionize the go-to-market strategy for cannabis brands across California, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Petalfast’s expansion is a representation […]

John Sullivan Executive vice president government affairs, Cresco Labs For a person to influence legislative and regulatory change in cannabis, they must have a seat at the table and a voice in key meetings with politicians. In doing so, John Sullivan helped draft SAFE Banking Act language in the U.S. Senate and an Illinois proposal […]

Shayda Torabi Co-founder & CEO, RESTART Shayda Torabi was one of the first licensees in Texas to open a retail operation and is one of the longest standing – no small feat in the state’s challenging environment. Shayda is a very public facing figure, helping to educate not only consumers but the community. She has […]