LIGHTHOUSE SONOMA - Key Persons
Brad is a trailblazing senior sales, marketing, operational and business development C-suite executive with companies including The Walt Disney Company, AOL, Comcast, The New- York Times Television Group, and Albritton Communications. With 3 years in the Cannabis industry, Brad has significant start-up experience in digital, entertainment and retail environments. Successfully built all companies/ divisions from ground up with General Management responsibilities. Managed a sales strategy consulting firm with a client base including Univision and The Tribune Companies. Throughout his career, Brad has proven expertise in growth strategies, support operations, revenue budgeting, P&L management and M&A experience.
Evan Forsythe - Chief Compliance Officer
Evan has 15 years experience in compliance and management protocols. Evan managed numerous departments in corporate settings and oversaw general performance including issuing performance reviews, ensuring company policy, and direct management of 50+ employees. During his career, Evan has designed over 100 dispensaries meeting all compliance needs in the states of California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Maine, as well as various others. In 2016, Evan was issued a design award in Oregon for a location surpassing compli-ance and setting precedents for all subsequent approved dispensaries within the city limits of Portland. In 2016, Evan had overseen the design and submission of a 320 acre hemp farm located in Pueblo Colorado which was approved as commercial hemp.
Jennifer has held responsibility as general manager of boutique dispensaries for 20+ years, beginning in Colorado and later in California. Jen has experience in creating strong community outreach and education programs. She was responsible for creating and implementing all Lighthouse SOPs, as part of her responsibilities as General Manager of LIGHTHOUSE Coachella during its first year of operations.