Dennis Chick is a lifetime resident of Central New York. He studied Fish Hatch Management at Morrisville College. Dennis is a 27 year employee at UPS. He’s an active member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, demonstrated through 20 years of service as a union steward and 5 years service as a trustee on the executive board for the Teamsters, Local 317. With his strong agricultural upbringing, ancestral knowledge, and his love of the environment, Dennis began cultivation at the age of 16 years old. He has passionately committed the past 32 years to cannabis growth as a legacy grower and crucial player in legislation. Following completion of the Cannabis Compliance Training and Mentorship program through the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, Dennis recently received a NYS Adult Use Microbusiness license. He is excited to connect with others as he embarks on this new venture.

Long time community, cannabis, environmental conservation, and lgbtq+ rights activist, Tyme Ferris has been a leader in the regulated cannabis market for nearly two decades. Currently he dedicates himself to these endeavors as the President of the Boonville Environmental Conservation Council (BECC), Board Member of the New York State Association of Conservation Commissions (NYSACC), Oneida County Pride Association (OCPA), Black River Valley Business & Community Alliance (BRVBCA), as well as being Founder and CEO of Pantheon Perspective LLC. Having made the jump from the fashion retail world to cannabis during the first of two medical programs rolled out in Colorado, Tyme has since consulted, partnered, and/or owned, companies in both the medical and adult-use markets in Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, and California. Now, Tyme adds his home state of New York to this list as he rolls out Pantheon Perspective, a cannabis lifestyle brand forging the way for conscientious capitalism through cannabis.

As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the tightly regulated healthcare industry, Joann brings a wealth of expertise to Ravens View Genetics in the ever-evolving Cannabis industry. Her focus on operational and financial efficiencies, strict compliance protocols, and scalability ensures maximum profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Joann's commitment to developing a positive corporate culture, shaped by her years of mentoring and uplifting women, allows her to invest in the growth and success of her team. Her dedication is reflected in the company's commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. With her deep respect for regulation and a passion for innovation, Joann is a driving force behind RVG's success

Brad is the editor and publisher for NY Cannabis Insider, the first and only publication dedicated to covering New York’s emerging legal cannabis industry from a subjective journalistic lens. He also creates, organizes and hosts statewide industry conferences and meetups and negotiates sponsorships, advertisements and partnerships.

Sean is a full-time reporter at NY Cannabis Insider. He also moderates the brand's live events across New York State. Previously, Sean was a reporter for the Hartford Business Journal in Connecticut. There he launched the business journal’s CT Cannabis Insider newsletter, in addition to covering tech, manufacturing and other industries.