ABOUT US

Expansion. Protection. Preservation.

The American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp was founded to support and protect regulated cannabis businesses. Collectively we promote marketplace expansion, safe regulations, and the harmonization of industry standards.

Our work is ushering in the next phase of sustainability by advocating for meaningful reforms, and serving as the bridge between the regulated cannabis industry and the regulators and policymakers shaping their future.


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Good Day Farm logo
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2026 Board of Directors

Erik Knutson | Board Director | Executive Chairman, Keef Brands

James Leventis | Chief Strategy Officer, Verano

Sean Knutsen | President & CEO, Boveda Inc.

Rick Biesecker | President & CEO, Drug Plastics & Glass

Andy Williams | Founder & Chairman, Medicine Man

Chris Herghelegiu | Founder, MMJPay

Ken Stillwell | Board Treasurer | Co-Founder, Pulp Farms


Our Team

Michael Bronstein, Founder & President

Michael Bronstein is a leading political consultant and medical cannabis advocate. Michael has garnered national and international recognition for his strategy and has been named: a member of the “Dream Team” of American Political Consultants, a “Mover & Shaker” by Politics Magazine, a Campaigns & Elections Magazine’s Rising Star, a PA2010.com “Top Ten” political consultant, a “40 under 40” consultant by the American Association of Political Consultants, City & State Magazine’s “40 under 40,” and one of the 500 most “influential” political consultants in the country by Campaigns & Elections Magazine.

Michael has been a leading voice for the emerging cannabis industry promoting professionalization, standards, public and consumer safety, and marketplace expansion. Michael was recognized as the nation’s 45th “Most Important Political Influencer” on Cannabis Business Executive’s “Top 100” list.

Michael also serves as a national executive board member of the Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Production, a executive member of ASTM International’s historic D37 cannabis standards committee, a campaign strategist for New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform, as well as a member of Florida’s United for Care policy committee. Michael previously worked for the British Labour Party for Prime Minister Tony Blair’s reelection campaign, where he helped manage the design and creation of the Labour Party’s national media.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree in American Studies from Cornell University and attended the London School of Economics as a Hansard Scholar.

Chris Lindsey

VP Policy & State Advocacy

Elisabeth Berry

Strategy & Operations

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Monica McCafferty

Communications Director

Nicole Anderson

Membership Director

Jason Springer

Social Media Director