Pete Meachum has nearly two decades of experience as a senior staff member on Capitol Hill. Most recently he serves as Sr. Director for Government Affairs for the Cronos Group, a global cannabis company. Prior to joining Cronos, he served as Chief of Staff for Congressman Sean Duffy where he worked on diverse issues including Financial Services Committee issues, regulatory and trade issues, and Puerto Rican debt restructuring. He has worked on and managed many successful federal political campaigns at the Presidential, Congressional levels. Previously he served as Finance Director and Political Director for national 501c4s and SuperPacs, innovating in rapidly changing political landscapes. He served as Director of Member Services in the Republican Whip office and started his political career in Florida. Pete is a graduate of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Brittani Cushman is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB), a Louisville, Kentucky-headquartered manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products, including alternative smoking accessories and consumables with active ingredients, through its iconic brands Zig-Zag® and Stoker’s®. Ms. Cushman is responsible for all legal, regulatory, and government affairs for the Company and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, providing commentary on the complex landscape surrounding heavily regulated industries. Ms. Cushman currently serves on the U.S. Hemp Roundtable Board of Directors Executive Committee, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets Board of Directors, the Women in Tobacco USA Board of Directors, the Coalition of Independent Tobacco Manufacturers of America Board of Directors, the Coalition of Manufacturers of Smoking Alternatives Board of Directors, and the Food and Drug Law Institute Tobacco and Nicotine Products Committee. She also participates in the Cigar Association of America.

Ms. Cushman has a B.S.B.A. in Business Management from The University of Tulsa and a J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law. Prior to joining Turning Point Brands, Ms. Cushman spent five years at Xcaliber International, where she was most recently the General Counsel, responsible for all legal affairs.

Dawn is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist with over 35 years’ experience in the Nutrition Industry both in the UK and the US. Dawn started her career as a Clinical Dietitian working in London Teaching Hospitals. With a passion for sports nutrition, she became a pioneering accredited Sports Dietitian in the UK. Dawn was a lecturer for the Sport Nutrition Foundation in London and was invited to be a member of the Nutrition Steering Committee for the British Olympic Association. Over the years, Dawn has worked for many British Olympic Teams, as well as professional athletes, and was a guest speaker on BBC television and radio. Dawn also held the position of Chief Nutritionist for the Lawn Tennis Association in London, where she worked with British Wimbledon tennis players until 1996, when she moved to Florida with her family.

While raising her family in the US, Dawn obtained her Master’s in Nutrition and became a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Florida running a private nutrition practice. During this time Dawn developed a passion for Natural Products working for local health food businesses. This led her to join Garden of Life in 2003 as Director of Product Support. Over the years Dawn has traveled extensively teaching for Garden of Life. Today Dawn is Senior Director of Nutrition Science and Educational Content for Garden of Life, now considered to be one of the leading brands in the Natural Products Industry.

Eric joined Ecofibre as the CFO and Director in December 2015. He was appointed CEO and Managing Director in December 2017.

Eric has over 25 years of leadership and executive management experience, both as an officer in the United States Army and as a financial services executive in Australia.

Prior to joining Ecofibre, Eric served as Captain and Apache pilot in the US Army for eight years in a range of roles, including Troop Commander, Operations Officer, Executive Officer and Personnel Officer in the United States and Europe.

After leaving the military, Eric moved to Australia to work for the global management consulting firm, Bain & Company, where he specialized in the financial services industry in Australia and Asia. More recently, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Perpetual Limited and Director of the APO for AMP Limited.

Ecofibre provides hemp-based products across a range segments and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Science from West Point and an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth.

Gregory Reeder is a healthcare executive with 20+ years of experience in the Rx and OTC industries across diverse domestic and international geographies.

In August 2021, he was appointed CEO of Medterra, a fast-growing global leader in the CBD market.

Prior professional highlights include a series of executive roles, including Senior Vice President of Pfizer's $2 billion Global Wellness Franchise, Vice President and General Manager for Pfizer Consumer Canada, and Country Manager of Pfizer Romania. Greg started his career at P&G and then Pfizer in brand management with progressive commercial leadership roles, including three multi-billion dollar brands (Lipitor, Effexor, Actonel).

In addition, Greg has served in numerous leadership capacities beyond core business responsibilities, including President of Romania PhRMA association and the Executive Council for Pfizer Diversity & Inclusion.

From an education standpoint, Greg earned both his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati and a B.S. in Chemistry from Berea College.

Frederick Cawthon is the co-founder and CEO of Verge Agritech, which is focused on advancing research & education, creating everyday life products, and developing lifestyle brands that transform customer experiences with cannabis. Since 2016, he has been an active hemp advocate, participating and volunteering at local hemp events. Prior to his work in hemp, Frederick spent the last 20+ years in product and program management roles for various Fortune 500 companies. Frederick holds an MBA from Tennessee State University. He is also a member of U.S. Hemp Roundtable's Minority Empowerment Committee.

James Shorris is currently Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel for Curaleaf, Inc., a vertically integrated, multi-state medical and recreational cannabis firm based in Massachusetts. Prior to joining Curaleaf, Jim served in compliance and legal roles with several major financial services firms, including most recently the Bank of Montreal and Citizens Bank. Jim also served as Executive Director of Enforcement for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in Washington, DC. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Jim is also president of the Clemente Course in the Humanities, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to bringing the humanities to economically disadvantaged adults as well as veterans.

Hannah is an associate at Frost Brown Todd where she is a member of the Business Combinations & Capital Transactions practice group and the Hemp Industry Team. Her practice focuses on general corporate counseling, business combinations, corporate governance matters, venture capital, and mergers & acquisitions. Hannah advises clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including sports & entertainment, health care, private equity, and startups & emerging businesses.

Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Texas Christian University and received her Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Hannah also serves as organizational counsel of the U.S. Hemp Authority.

John Copeland has over 25 years of experience in various areas of taxation including hi-tech, agri-business, equine, real estate, investment, franchising, retail, manufacturing, service professions, nonprofit, and small construction contractors. His responsibilities include tax consultation, planning and compliance for corporate, partnership, nonprofit, fiduciary and individual clients.

Mr. Copeland joined Blue & Co, LLC in 2013 after more than 15 years with a Lexington-based public accounting firm. Mr. Copeland graduated from Transylvania University and is a member of the American Society of CPAs and the Kentucky Society of CPAs. Mr. Copeland has served and continues to serve as treasurer for various charitable and civic organizations.