Ben is a seasoned businessperson and strategist. Ben connects the many regulatory, business and communications interests in the cannabis industry and is regarded as an expert on many issues. In addition to supporting his global mix of clients and businesses with executive level strategic communications and business development, Ben serves on the Denver Cannabis Industry Stakeholder Committee, the Colorado MED Science and Policy work group, chairs the Denver Cannabis Sustainability Working Group, was appointed to the Colorado Energy Office Cannabis Advisory Committee and has previously served on the State of Colorado Pesticide Stakeholder Committee and the Colorado MED Sustainability, Science and Policy work group. Ben also leads the New Jersey Cannabusiness Association Sustainability committee, participates on the Cannabis Council of Canada Sustainability Caucus in addition to the myriad federal groups he works with. He co-founded the Cannabis Certification Council, a national non-profit focused on sustainability and standards.