Cannabis on cape cod
Board of directors
Spencer knowles
A proud 13th generation Cape Codder, Spencer grew up in Orleans where his family owned and operated a motel and cottages for 45 years.
Within the cannabis sector, as a co-founder of Regulate Cape Cod, Spencer began advocating for the industry in 2016 and at the same time became a patient within the medical cannabis program in MA after being diagnosed with a rheumatological back condition at the age of 30.
Since 2018, Spencer has held various senior-level leadership roles within the industry, both at the state and national levels.
Today, Spencer is focused on the next chapter in his cannabis journey and excited to leverage his passion and knowledge with companies and organizations who share his vision for the future of cannabis in our world.
Spencer holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History with a minor in Political Science from Norwich University, Corps of Cadets.
TIM MCNAMARA
Tim is President & General Counsel for Holistic Health Group, Inc. (“HHG”) of Middleborough and also serves as General Counsel for Seaside Joint Ventures, Inc. of Orleans, and of-counsel for Cape Law, B.C. of Mashpee.
He has been practicing law for over a decade, has worked in the cannabis industry for over 7 years, & has a passion for promoting entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven, free market business growth.
While businesses are traditionally valued based on long term revenue projections, Tim believes and advocates for building business value by supporting deeper factors; via synergies with the interests of community, employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, regulators, and even competitors.
HHG d/b/a Suncrafted, co-founded by Tim, is a vertically integrated cannabis facility committed to and built for sustainable medicine. He is also a member of Social Equity Cohort 3. Tim likewise founded and maintains a minority interest in Cape Law, the first benefit corporation law firm in Massachusetts.
Adam Higgins
Adam Higgins is a tech savvy serial entrepreneur, having spent the last 18 years of his life launching and growing a variety of new businesses. He was born in Texas, but grew up in Wareham, eventually getting his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Vermont.
After 10 years of entrepreneurial adventures in the Carolinas, where Adam focused on the real estate and entertainment industries, he chose to return home to New England, and specifically Mashpee. Not only was Massachusetts home for Adam, but it also offered two major traits he was looking for: a growing tech industry with legal cannabis on the horizon.
Mashpee was where he went in the summer, but having grown up on the gateway, he soon fell in permanent love. Adam also soon realized that legal cannabis on Cape Cod was in jeopardy, and thus co-founded an organization ‘Regulate Cape Cod’ to advocate for the creation of smart & safe zoning to foster the growth of the new industry, not ban it.
This organization became quite good at blocking zoning bans, and helping towns adopt pro-cannabis bi-laws and ordinances. Through these advocacy efforts, the opportunity to co-found Seaside Cannabis Company materialized, and Adam seized it, in hopes of writing the next chapter of his business adventure story. Currently, Mr. Higgins works on this dream from his home in East Sandwich, with his wife and 3 boys.
Anna May Meade
Anna was born in Boston and has vacationed on Cape Cod since birth. Provincetown has always felt like home. The ocean and national seashore surrounding a multicultural queer art colony kept her coming back: to visit, sell artwork, work, and finally live year round. As a writer, she has telecommuted from the Cape since 2008.
Written with her sister, Meades’ book, Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide, provides approachable information on cannabis for everyone. It is a trusted educational reference in libraries around the world. Their book helps people understand and use the plant to improve their lives.
Meade has decades of regulatory compliance experience and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering. Meade Cannabis Group includes industry experts from across the country. Her team helped women-led cannabis businesses get licensed in 7 states including ME, NJ, NY, and MA.
RACHEL DOYNE
Rachel feels deeply connected to Cape Cod from a lifetime of visiting her family in Brewster, and holds a special place in her heart for safe and accessible cannabis. After exiting her career in global asset management, she earned her master’s degree from the University of Oregon in Community and Regional Planning where she studied economic resilience and adaptation strategies for seasonal communities.
Rachel is focused on the long-term economic impacts that the cannabis industry will have on Cape Cod, how to create rewarding, local, job opportunities, and finding new ways to raise public awareness and enthusiasm for cannabis cultivation, production, and retail businesses.
Rachel currently leads Operations at Cape Cod Cannabis in Wellfleet where she is immersed in the retail dispensary world. She spends free-time exploring trails with her dog Gus-Gus and discovering new places for coffee.
Brian Cusick
Brian Cusick, a native to Cape Cod, is a dynamic professional specializing in cannabis manufacturing. He is the co-founder of Coast Cannabis Co., aptly named for he and his wife’s love of the Cape’s shoreline. With a background in business development and project management, he has driven business growth and innovation through successful operational execution. Prior to his entering into the cannabis industry, Brian gained his experience working in both the commercial construction and tech industries.
With a keen eye for detail and a strong focus on delivering high-quality results, Brian was awarded and managed numerous projects across multiple construction disciplines. He also played a key role in the launch of Wayfair.ca’s business sales program as a Contracting Account Manager.
With over a thousand accounts under his management, he actively engaged new clients, provided consultative input, and secured sales opportunities. Brian's comprehensive understanding of the B2B sales cycle and logistics management ensured efficient delivery and installation processes.
Brian's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his contributions to the cannabis industry. He has successfully navigated complex regulatory frameworks, secured licensing, and has helped build Coast Cannabis into a leading brand in the Massachusetts market. With a strategic vision and market expertise, Brian continues to drive growth and success in the industry.
David Krieger-DeWitt
Dave’s Green’s speak for themselves. Nuff said.
Ellen Brown
Ellen Brown is an award-winning educator and industry leader. For over a decade she has pioneered the cannabis industry by training thousands of students around the world. She’s held classes on a myriad of topics including dispensary services, commercial cultivation, responsible vendor training, and sustainable business practices. Her passion for education stems from being an educator in the United States Air Force.
After her service, Ellen moved to Humboldt County in 2010 to begin her cannabis career in the Emerald Triangle where she managed a dispensary, delivery operation and cultivation facility. She returned to Massachusetts because she saw there was a need for reputable cannabis knowledge. Ellen became one of the first cannabis educators on the East Coast and her trailblazing curriculum has gone from concept to accreditation. In 2015 as she started her own budding business, Green Path Training.
Ms. Brown's unparalleled firsthand industry experience has made her company renowned for its expertise and professionalism. Having spoken all over the world, Ellen is a highly respected advocate, who has been a driving force in legislative policy. She’s spoken across the globe advocating for cannabis and hemp policy reform. Advocating for inclusion in the cannabis industry, lessening barriers to access for patients and a sustainable future. Her company continues to flourish because her comprehensive training provides a pathway to success for students in this growing industry.
Matt Griffin
Matt was born in Boston, raised in Plymouth, and spent most of his life surfing, sailing, fishing, and vacationing with family on Cape Cod. Cape Cod has always been a second home to him.
Matt began his cannabis career in 2012, helping in the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana caregiver program. He fell in love with the cultivation side of cannabis and providing medicine to people in need.
He spent 2014-2020 cultivating cannabis all over California and Oregon, with the hopes of coming back and using his experience and passion to be a part of the Massachusetts recreational market.
For the past 3 years, Matt has designed, built, and operated Cape Cod Grow Lab, the first cultivation facility on Cape Cod.