Jared is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in providing strategic direction and business
performance improvement.

 

He currently serves as CEO of Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC where he oversees operations, finance
and accounting, sales and marketing, corporate development, strategic planning, and all capital raise
activities.

 

He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado School of Business and his Juris
Doctorate from Cleveland State University.

 

Jared is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with extensive GAAP familiarity and holds more than 15
years of business, finance, and audit experience. Throughout his career, he has led various capital raises
which generated $1.6B in debt and equity.

 

Prior to entering the cannabis industry full-time in 2019, Jared served as CFO at PSC Metals, Inc, a
recycling company and reportable segment of Icahn Enterprises which boasts revenues in excess of
$1.1B. At PSC Metals, he developed and presented a five-year strategic plan to Carl Icahn designed to
increase enterprise value by over $250M while also managing a series of acquisitions and divestitures for
the company.

 

Prior to joining PSC Metals, he served as Director of Finance and Director of Supply Chain Optimization
at Aleris International, a multinational organization with revenue in excess of $5B.

 

Jared was the Treasurer of the May Dugan Center for four years and lives in Fairview Park, Ohio with his
wife, Wendy, and their four children.

Bill Williams JR is currently the President of BeneLeaves. BeneLeaves is a
medical cannabis processor in Columbus, OH. BeneLeaves strives to create deep
connections with Ohio patients, manufacturing high quality, cannabis- based
medical alternatives that promote health and wellness. BeneLeaves makes vape
cartridges, gummies, lotions, capsules and even gluten free cookies.

 

Bill previously was the Director of National Sales for Glory Foods. From seed to
shelf he was involved and helped build this national brand. He was responsible
for managing the sales and marketing of Glory Foods products to all
supermarket customers throughout the United States.

 

Prior to its sale to McCall Farms, Glory Foods doubled in size from $35M to
$70M in revenue during the 2009-2011 timeframe and expanded the retail
footprint by nearly 400%. 2015 sales estimated at $95M.

 

Before Glory Foods, Bill held several positions with Coca Cola New England in
Needham, Massachusetts where he led his team to regain business in the inner
city of Boston, an area that was historically a Pepsi dominated community.

 

Mr. Williams studied Economics at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Bill is also a graduate of Business Management program at Fisher College of
Business at The Ohio State University.

Bill is an active member of the Charity Newsies since, 2001.

Graduate of Ohio State University, Joshua Smith is an Ohio Board of Pharmacy Licensed
Pharmacist. He has embraced this industry and health focused responsibility for more
than 21 years.

He currently works as a part time pharmacist at Brewsters Hometown Pharmacy in Piketon Ohio and is the CEO of Southern Ohio Botanicals. Southern Ohio

 

Botanicals is a medical marijuana dispensary in Waverly, Ohio. Prior to this, Mr. Smith
worked as Scheduler and Supervisor Pharmacist for Kmart Corporation where he
managed 7 pharmacies.

 

His primary role as pharmacist is to comply with the Ohio Board
of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and local/state/national health boards. He
is authorized to dispense controlled substances and provide oversight and guidance to
patients in their use of prescribed/ recommended and over-the-counter medications.

 

Joshua enlisted in the Ohio Air National Guard in 1996 after graduating high school. He
was promoted thru the years to the level of Staff Sargent and was the Medical Readiness
NCOIC for the 121st medical group out of Rickenbacker, Ohio. In 2011, he was activated
to full time Air Force duty after the attacks of 9/11.
As managing pharmacist, Joshua has been responsible for not only the medical inventory
using Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) tracking system but also physical
inventory audits to ensure complete compliance of the control of sensitive medicine.
Monthly audits along with biannual inventory audits are some of the critical functions he
provided. He has participated in the mandatory State Board of Pharmacy, Medical Board
and DEA inspections with excellent results.

 

Mr. Smith is trained in security and privacy compliance. He understands the importance
of strict adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPAA). He manages a day-to-day business which requires facility security including
alarm systems, video surveillance, and cash handling.

 

In 2003, Mr. Smith opened JSL Productions – an audio-visual company. As founder and
owner, he developed the initial budget and proforma. His annual revenue has been up
to $1,000,000. Employing 4 employees and engaging with multiple sub-contractors,
Joshua has hands-on experience in developing and implementing a financial plan for a
start up business.

 

Joshua’s passion for medical marijuana stems from his own tragic car accident in 2015.
He was left with severe injuries which required multiple surgeries. He made a conscious
decision to switch from prescription opioid treatment for pain and post traumatic stress to
medical marijuana. He is hopeful his entry into the industry will provide him the platform
to educate the public about safe use of marijuana.

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Mr. Smith is a volunteer at New Beginnings Outreach Ministries. He continues to give
back his time and expertise to help manage and fundraise to support the mission and the
recovery facility, Tony’s House of Hope.