Co-Founder, President, and Chief Vision Officer of replant Hemp Advisors, a pioneering impact fund for the U.S. industrial hemp industry. He has played a pivotal role in advancing industrial hemp and market development, serving as Chair of the National Hemp Association. A recognized global expert on hemp, he was instrumental in the 2018 US Farm Bill, which legalized hemp. Previously, he led Canopy Growth Corporation’s expansion into the hemp and CBD industry, which became a $22B corporation, operating in 14 nations. Currently, at Hembio, he focuses on advancing carbon credits on Indigenous lands, promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship.