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.
ATACH Members
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
Monica McCafferty
Communications Director
Nicole Anderson
Membership Director
Jason Springer
Social Media Director
