Cultivation Sector Consulting - Our team
Cultivation - Jennifer Martin |
Jennifer Martin is the winner of the 1998 San Francisco Bay Area Cannabis Cup with the strain Bubbleberry, and is a pioneer in the US cloning industry, having been the primary provider of clones to both the oldest and the largest medical marijuana dispensaries in the US - Berkeley Patients Group and Harborside Health Center - for a number of years between 1998 and 2012.
Jennifer founded Cultivation Sector Consulting in 2015, originally as a crop consultant. Over time she developed products and services based on market demand, including vertical LED facility design services, application documentation and plant health optimization. She is known by observers for her rapid response time, customer satisfaction, high standards, and fast typing.
She has trained over 250 growers, worked with over 500 cultivars, and has been part of the design team for over 50 facilities, including 18 of her own. Her passions include clear communication, developing/testing custom nutrient formulas, improving cultivation outcomes, and getting maximum genetic potential out of cannabis plants with minimal labor input.
Jennifer's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from University of North Texas in Liberal Arts and a Master's Degree from California Institute of Integral Studies in Philosophy and Psychology. She is a professional writer who has published articles in Marijuana Venture Magazine, Maximum Yield Cannabis, Northwest Growers Magazine and SF Evergreen. She has been a speaker at over 20 industry trade shows on cultivation topics since 2015, for well known organizations such as CannaGrow, Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo, Indo Expo and MJBizCon.
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Jennifer founded Cultivation Sector Consulting in 2015, originally as a crop consultant. Over time she developed products and services based on market demand, including vertical LED facility design services, application documentation and plant health optimization. She is known by observers for her rapid response time, customer satisfaction, high standards, and fast typing.
She has trained over 250 growers, worked with over 500 cultivars, and has been part of the design team for over 50 facilities, including 18 of her own. Her passions include clear communication, developing/testing custom nutrient formulas, improving cultivation outcomes, and getting maximum genetic potential out of cannabis plants with minimal labor input.
Jennifer's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from University of North Texas in Liberal Arts and a Master's Degree from California Institute of Integral Studies in Philosophy and Psychology. She is a professional writer who has published articles in Marijuana Venture Magazine, Maximum Yield Cannabis, Northwest Growers Magazine and SF Evergreen. She has been a speaker at over 20 industry trade shows on cultivation topics since 2015, for well known organizations such as CannaGrow, Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo, Indo Expo and MJBizCon.
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Extraction and tissue culture - Chase Huff
Chase Huff is an entrepreneur who bridges the gap between science and business. Having a deep understanding of the two, he is able to direct research and manufacturing with in-depth knowledge of the processes while understanding the impact of decisions on the business and the bottom line.
As a scientist in the cannabis industry Chase has been innovative in developing processes with a focus on science and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Chase's accomplishments include being the first person to manage a licensed commercial cannabis tissue culture laboratory in the US, where he developed novel media formulations and processes. He was also the first person to distill hemp oil, simultaneously being the first to distill ethanol extracted crude oil, in a RootSciences VTA wiped film evaporator. Chase is passionate about the outdoors, the planet, living a healthy lifestyle, and providing natural products to the market that improve the lives of others.
Chase holds a B.Sc. in Molecular/Cell Biology and Biotechnology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of North Florida. He is a published scientist, and has been working in the food and natural product manufacturing space for several years.
As a scientist in the cannabis industry Chase has been innovative in developing processes with a focus on science and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Chase's accomplishments include being the first person to manage a licensed commercial cannabis tissue culture laboratory in the US, where he developed novel media formulations and processes. He was also the first person to distill hemp oil, simultaneously being the first to distill ethanol extracted crude oil, in a RootSciences VTA wiped film evaporator. Chase is passionate about the outdoors, the planet, living a healthy lifestyle, and providing natural products to the market that improve the lives of others.
Chase holds a B.Sc. in Molecular/Cell Biology and Biotechnology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of North Florida. He is a published scientist, and has been working in the food and natural product manufacturing space for several years.
Compliance - Don Duncan |
Don Duncan is the Director of Government Affairs and Chief Operating Officer for a vertically integrated multi-jurisdictional family of cannabis businesses. He is a twenty-year veteran of the cannabis industry, with extensive experience in business operations, community organizing, lobbying, and regulation at the local and state level. He founded and co-founded cannabis and medical cannabis retail stores in jurisdictions including Sacramento, Berkeley, Oakland, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Palm Springs, and others.
Don was an early champion of local regulations and licensing for cannabis business, and later worked with a coalition of advocates to promote and adopt the first state medical cannabis licensing bill in 2015. His legislative work included building coalitions with labor, law enforcement, local government, and cannabis stakeholders to break a deadlock on state legislation that persisted for more than a decade. He continues to work with lawmakers and leadership at state licensing agencies on legislation and administrative regulation for the industry. Don is an expert at local and state cannabis licensing and compliance, having secured more than thirty licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and Microbusinesses in California.
Don is a founder and legacy member of the Board of Directors of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), the nation’s leading medical cannabis patient advocacy organization. He is also a founder and peer-review committee member of ASA’s Patient Focused Certification (PFC) program, which seeks to calibrate the national cannabis industry for excellence. His work at ASA helped to secure important rights for medical cannabis patients and to bring the voice of patients into the national conversation about medical cannabis.
Don has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas in Liberal Arts and has completed multiple business administration program certificates. His role with Cultivation Sector Consulting is to provide documentation and expertise for California license applicants and retail applicants and operators in all locations.
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Don was an early champion of local regulations and licensing for cannabis business, and later worked with a coalition of advocates to promote and adopt the first state medical cannabis licensing bill in 2015. His legislative work included building coalitions with labor, law enforcement, local government, and cannabis stakeholders to break a deadlock on state legislation that persisted for more than a decade. He continues to work with lawmakers and leadership at state licensing agencies on legislation and administrative regulation for the industry. Don is an expert at local and state cannabis licensing and compliance, having secured more than thirty licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and Microbusinesses in California.
Don is a founder and legacy member of the Board of Directors of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), the nation’s leading medical cannabis patient advocacy organization. He is also a founder and peer-review committee member of ASA’s Patient Focused Certification (PFC) program, which seeks to calibrate the national cannabis industry for excellence. His work at ASA helped to secure important rights for medical cannabis patients and to bring the voice of patients into the national conversation about medical cannabis.
Don has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas in Liberal Arts and has completed multiple business administration program certificates. His role with Cultivation Sector Consulting is to provide documentation and expertise for California license applicants and retail applicants and operators in all locations.
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HVAC/Climate control - Jeff Ledsinger |
Jeff Ledsinger is a 28-year veteran of HVAC sales and technology. He began as a provider of supplies to commercial HVAC customers and quickly became valued by his customers for his breadth of knowledge. From 1996 to 2012, Jeff worked for an HVAC manufacturer’s representative firm where he became an expert on commercial HVAC, mini-splits, VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) technology, energy-recovery ventilation and dehumidification. Jeff was on the team that pioneered VRF equipment for applications in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Calling on architects, mechanical engineers and mechanical contractors, Jeff gained a reputation for his technical knowledge of the products he represented as well as that of the competition.
In 2013, Jeff opened a satellite office for a 50-year-old Dallas-based plan and spec distributor focusing on the commercial HVAC market. In that role, Jeff expanded his commercial HVAC knowledge to include expertise in chillers, commercial humidifiers, air filtration and air purification. Jeff is a long-time associate member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning Engineers) and has facilitated meetings and presentations to ASHRAE chapters in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Jeff has delivered presentations on Air Purification, Dehumidification, Understanding Psychrometric Charts, VRF Technology, Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners, Energy-Recovery Ventilators and Modular Chillers to numerous mechanical engineers, architects, mechanical contractors, real-estate developers and building owners.
Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southwest Texas State University in Philosophy. Jeff's role with Cultivation Sector Consulting is to advise cultivation facility project managers on the brands and types of climate control systems that best suit their needs. As part of his preparation for this role, he has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the costs and technologies offered by companies providing cannabis climate control equipment to cultivation facilities across North America.
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In 2013, Jeff opened a satellite office for a 50-year-old Dallas-based plan and spec distributor focusing on the commercial HVAC market. In that role, Jeff expanded his commercial HVAC knowledge to include expertise in chillers, commercial humidifiers, air filtration and air purification. Jeff is a long-time associate member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning Engineers) and has facilitated meetings and presentations to ASHRAE chapters in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Jeff has delivered presentations on Air Purification, Dehumidification, Understanding Psychrometric Charts, VRF Technology, Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners, Energy-Recovery Ventilators and Modular Chillers to numerous mechanical engineers, architects, mechanical contractors, real-estate developers and building owners.
Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southwest Texas State University in Philosophy. Jeff's role with Cultivation Sector Consulting is to advise cultivation facility project managers on the brands and types of climate control systems that best suit their needs. As part of his preparation for this role, he has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the costs and technologies offered by companies providing cannabis climate control equipment to cultivation facilities across North America.
Read more about the HVACD consulting services we offer.
