Five reasons to vote Christie Lunsford, COO of Pro MAX Grow for NCIA Board of Directors

Dedication.

I am a founding member of National Cannabis Industry Association. After experiencing firsthand the impacts caused by the lack of banking and 280e taxation, I sold off my cultivation and manufacturing licenses in 2012. This experience made me a passionate and active ambassador for NCIA. Over the last six years, I have fundraised, lobbied and actively recruited new members to ensure the future of the organization and the industry it serves.

Experience.

I understand cannabis. Over the last decade, I have contributed to and worked in all aspects of the nascent cannabis industry. My first passion was growing and making plant medicines. My product formulations have significantly impacted the health and wellness of over 30,000 cannabis medical patients and adult-use consumers across the U.S.

My firm, Endocannabinoidology has developed a reputation as a competent consultancy and has worked across the U.S. to open markets through science based cannabinoid education. Our business development has had remarkable success writing for and winning extremely desirable licenses for our clients in multiple markets.

As COO of Pro MAX Grow, I am building national growth and developing entrepreneurial relationships across the U.S. for our specialized horticultural LED lighting technologies. Our team is passionate about building a sustainable cannabis industry and addressing hot button topics like energy consumption.

Relationships.

“Nurture your network” is one of my favorite #protips. Over the years, I’ve developed a vast network of like-minded professionals who are in competitive businesses within the cannabis space. Together, we have crafted the cannabis industry. As an active mentor, I’am able to mold a whole new generation of entrepreneurs to support and collaborate with NCIA to ensure their mutual success.

Policy.

The cannabis movement is a catalyst for social change. In no other industry is the intersection between social justice, agriculture, science, technology, politics more impactful than this industry. I will assist in developing a plan to fund and convey how important the NCIA PAC is to shape political relationships that build support for our cause. The world is watching and we need strong political support to see both national and international legalization and pro-business policies through. It’s ground zero.

With your vote, I will take part in building long term strategies to insure the success of the cannabis industry and further legitimize cannabis as a plant medicine that serves medical patients and adult use consumers.

With your vote, I will continue to take part in strategic planning to resolve our lack of banking and unfair 280E taxation policy.

With your vote, I will work to build our PAC by actively fundraising and building relationships with candidates to insure pro-cannabis business policies.

With your vote, I will support and empower diversity in all levels of the cannabis industry.

With your vote, I will use my values based decision making to craft strategies that empower all parties’ clarity to see past conflict.

With your vote, I’ll utilize my background in strategic planning, risk mitigation and policy development to ensure the success of NCIA’s goals.

We are all responsible for a laying the foundation for a successful industry. I am confident that the addition to the board of my years of dedication, experience, policy work, relationships and vision will invigorate, strengthen and refine our mission.

Thank you for your time and your vote. I would be honored to serve you on the board of National Cannabis Industry Association.

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