Leadership Team:
Bryce Skalla, Master Marijuana Cultivator
As Chief Executive Officer of Item 9 Labs Corp, Bryce Skalla manages the Company’s day-to-day business operations. Previously, Mr. Skalla operated a professional consulting firm focused around business solutions, from advertising and marketing services, to business structure and development.
Sara Gullickson, Marijuana Industry Expert and Thought Leader
President of Item 9 Labs Corp, Sara Gullickson is also the Founder and CEO of Dispensary Permits, a nationally recognized cannabis consulting firm. One of the nation’s leading consultants for the industry, Ms. Gullickson was named one of Herb Magazine’s Top Ten Cannabis Entrepreneurs and Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Forty Under 40 in 2018.
Jeffrey Rassas, Technology Entrepreneur and Strategy Seeker
As Chief Strategic Officer of Item 9 Labs, Jeffrey Rassas is charged with guiding the Company’s strategic growth. Mr. Rassas is a twenty-year veteran of entrepreneurial ventures and business management.
Donald Burton, Marijuana Business Investor
Donald Burton is the CEO at The Harvest Foundation of Nevada, a licensed Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Manufacturing Establishment, also another key partner of Item 9 Labs.
Larry Lemons, Visionary and Executive Acumen
Noted for his vision and strategic efforts, Larry Lemons provides the Nevada licensed medical marijuana sector with a unique blend of executive acumen, team leadership, and operational improvement skills.
Patrick Dugan, Third-Generation Farmer and Zoning Compliance Facilitator
Patirck Dugan is a third-generation dairy farmer raised in Chandler, Arizona. Recently, Mr. Dugan petitioned and won an amendment on the zoning laws in Pinal County, Arizona to allow the cultivation of medical marijuana on agriculture properties.
Jessica Smith, Financial Warrior and Economic Strategist
Jessica Smith, CPA, is Item 9’s CFO and is responsible for the company’s financial controls, reporting, accounting, economic strategy and forecasting. She has been a practicing accountant since her graduation from Arizona State University in 2000.
Chase Herschman, Community Relations and Business Developer
Chase Herschman is Executive VP of Nevada operations, ensuring the development and growth of Item 9 Labs. As a commitment to his community, Mr. Herschman sits on several start up boards where he provides marketing tactics and educational forums.
Alexander Hodder, Experienced Cultivation Coordinator
Alexander Hodder currently serves as the General Manager for Item 9 Lab where he is responsible for cultivation operations. Hodder oversees the labor and functions related to the growth cycle of the production facility including trimmers and growers, as well as the management of the administration team for the company.
Eric Eisele, Marijuana Extraction Expert
Eric Eisele is the Master Extractor at Item 9 Labs. He is responsible for the extraction, product development, packaging, and quality control for the company.
Maxime Kot, Medical Marijuana Consultant and Planner
Maxime Kot is a marijuana business consultant at a national cannabis consulting firm, Dispensary Permits, that offers seed to sale services with hands on support to marijuana entrepreneurs. Maxime has assisted clients through competitive business licensing processes to obtain Cultivation, Manufacturing and/or Dispensary permits in nine different states.
Ann Torrez, Medical Marijuana Industry Consultant
In 2014, Ann Torrez entered the cannabis industry as a Dispensary Manager in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2015, Ann joined a cannabis infusion to create an educational program alongside an effective marketing program to penetrate commerce within Arizona. In 2017, Ann joined Dispensary Permits to provide additional insight and hands-on knowledge to the team.
Faith Fidura, Marijuana Advocate and Passionate Marketer
Passionate about the health benefits of marijuana, Faith Fidura enjoys working at Dispensary Permits to assist people with the process of establishing a business which provides medical marijuana to those who need it.
