Wesley Hein the President of the CDA and currently heads up Mammoth Distribution / Heavy Hitters’ Global Brand Initiatives which includes handling the company's strategic relationships, as well as its legal, licensing and government affairs departments. Wesley has extensive experience in managing high growth companies. Past experience includes co-founder & President of Enigma Records (acquired by EMI), Executive Vice President of the Walt Disney Company's Hollywood Records division, co-founder of Cinebase Software (merged into Kodak), and co-founder of Enigma Digital (acquired by Clear Channel Communications). Wesley also serves on the board of directors of the California Cannabis Manufacturers Association (CCMA), is Head of the Steering Committee of Legal Cannabis for Consumer Safety (LCCS), and is a member of the California Advisory Board of Americans for Safe Access (ASA).

Mark Ainsworth is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for California-based Lowell Farms Inc. (CSE:LOWL; OTCQX:LOWLF), a leading, vertically-integrated, cannabis company. A veteran entrepreneur, executive, and creative visionary, Mr. Ainsworth is responsible for implementing the strategic direction of Lowell Farms, Inc., overseeing the senior management team and all operations, as well as the overall vision of creating products that emphasize consumer safety while advancing the changing perception of cannabis use.Since co-founding the company as Indus Holdings, Inc. in 2014, Mr. Ainsworth has been responsible for the ideation and development of its manufacturing systems – including product development, procurement, and distribution – and financial management systems; applying nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial and industry experience to the conception and implementation of product safety and quality standards, ensuring that all products adhere to industry regulations while remaining customer-focused and friendly. In 2019, Mr. Ainsworth led the continued evolution of then-Indus Holdings, Inc. from a private to a publicly-traded organization, his leadership proving instrumental in the company’s shift in strategy and organizational management; and leading to across-the-board success in various areas of the business. Mr. Ainsworth’s achievements as Chief Executive Officer are rooted in his previous experience as the founder of Pastry Smart, the first and only American Humane Certified and Organic bakery and confectionary manufacturer in the United States. Formed in 2006 in San Mateo, California, Pastry Smart is recognized as a pioneer among modern food companies, formed out of Mr. Ainsworth’s desire to “clean up” the bakery aisle and offer artisan breads and baked goods that are organic, natural, and humane.As an expert in research and development, Mr. Ainsworth has consulted with multiple Fortune 500 companies and developed Pastry Smart products for globally recognized retailers.Mr. Ainsworth previously served as Executive Pastry Chef for Pebble Beach Company and in a similar capacity for The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company.

Mark Russ serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Gold Flora, where he oversees all revenue streams for the company. His responsibilities include direct management of Gold Flora’s 16 retail stores across California and leadership of its statewide distribution arm, Stately Distribution.Before joining Gold Flora, Mark was the West Region President at Curaleaf, where he oversaw operations across six states, managed 14 Curaleaf-owned dispensaries, and led a diverse portfolio of brands, including Select. Earlier in his career, he held executive roles at Lowell Farms and Constellation Brands, where he successfully developed go-to-market strategies and built high-performing sales teams that consistently delivered exceptional results. Beyond the cannabis industry, Mark served as Executive Vice President at Red Bull, leading sales, marketing, distribution, and operations across the Western United States for nearly a decade.

Rodney Holcombe is the Vice President of Public Policy at LeafLink, the industry’s largest cannabis wholesale platform that operates in over 30 states and territories. LeafLink believes that better access to modern financial services will propel the industry towards sustainable growth. The company’s industry-defining tools make it easier for cannabis businesses to create, manage, pay for, and ship their orders, as well as access insights and banking services to further optimize operations. In 2024, LeafLink announced the acquisition of leading cannabis banking platform Dama Financial and the wholesale platform LeafTrade. Prior to joining LeafLink, Rodney was the New York State Director for Criminal Justice Reform at FWD.us and a Staff Attorney at the Drug Policy Alliance, where he successfully worked to advance cannabis equity and record change legislation. He also served as a member of the policy committee for both the Minority Cannabis Business Association and the National Cannabis Industry Association. Rodney holds a BA in Journalism from Howard University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is a member of the California State Bar.

Casey Rash, Vice President of Distribution and Manufacturing at Kiva, is a results-driven leader specializing in using data to optimize business performance and operational efficiency. At Kiva, he oversees systems management, distribution operations, and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration and execution. Drawing on a diverse background in the computer software and CPG distribution sectors, Casey brings a strategic approach to complex challenges. He has a proven history of implementing innovative solutions, leveraging ERP systems, warehouse management tools, and advanced data platforms to drive growth and streamline operations.

Geoff Hoopes is the founder and CEO of UpNorth Distribution. With a passion for community, for creating a positive work place culture, and for the cannabis plant itself, Geoff has been able to build a company that supports over sixty-five living wage jobs throughout the state of California. Geoff takes great pride that many of these positions are based in Humboldt County, the area where he was born and raised, and where UpNorth Distribution’s story first begins.Although Geoff’s path in the licensed California cannabis recreational market started with a focus on distribution in October of 2015, that road quickly led to the creation of the UpNorth and Daze Off indoor flower brands. UpNorth’s success, establishing itself as a leading brand in California’s competitive market, led to the brand’s expansion into the Illinois and Arizona markets in 2022; thus far, the brand launch has posted an impressive trajectory in both markets. In addition to being UpNorth Distribution’s acting CEO, Geoff now travels between the three states advising on post-harvest production processes, brand development, genetic portfolio expansion, and sales strategy for UpNorth’s partner, Aeriz Holdings. Geoff’s past notable work experience also includes environmental restoration projects, management of public lands, building trades, lumberyard and millwork, retail, food service, and cannabis cultivation. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resources Planning and Interpretation fromCal Poly Humboldt (2011) and an A.A. from College of theRedwoods. Geoff currently resides in Humboldt County, California.

Josh began his career in chemistry at Eastern Washington University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and degrees in physics and biology. His quest for a deeper understanding of science led him to graduate school, where he attended the joint doctoral program at the University of California, San Diego, and San Diego State University. His primary focus was in hardware mass spec and developing new novel ionization sources. Josh saw the problems in the analytical cannabis industry with the lack of analytical research and public understanding associated with it. He wanted to change this, and with his knowledge and passion for the industry, Josh co-founded ICAL in 2016. Together they’ve made it InfiniteCAL’s mission to ensure only safe; quality products are allowed to be sold to consumers and educate the industry and public about the need for testing. In 2021 Josh co-founded Symbio US another analytical lab testing outside of cannabis and hemp Josh is the co-chair of the ACIL cannabis and hemp working group, sits on the SAW and ARC group for the state of MI, actively works with ASTM, AOAC and regulators across the country to improve the industry.  

As the Chief Operating Officer at Nabis, Will Brophy manages strategic projects and planning with a focus on operational innovation. He works with his talented team to marry day-to-day operational demands with the goals and vision of the broader company.
He strives to harness sustainable growth and frequent process optimization to bolster the reliability and precision of Nabis operations in the ever-changing world of cannabis regulations. At the same time, he constantly assesses how technology and customer service can disrupt traditional distribution paradigms to add additional value to the cannabis supply chain.
An expert in analyzing and solving logistics and supply-chain problems, Will previously worked in strategy and operations with distribution giant McMaster-Carr, food delivery startup Maple, travel brand Paravel, and global tech investment firm Coatue.
Will is a graduate of Harvard University and lives in Oakland, where he enjoys unplugging whenever time allows in the extraordinary outdoor environment of the Bay Area.