FNM Team and Contributors

Dustin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Three Good Buds and the CEO/Creator and Editor at Large for Fat Nugs Magazine. He has been a lifelong Cannabis advocate, and growing up in a large military family that consumed cannabis to treat mental and physical health issues, made sure of that. Dustin has also been a daily Cannabis consumer since 1995 and has operated in the Legacy/Traditional side of the plant for decades.

I’m a 22 year industry activist with NORML, currently sit the board of directors for Colorado NORML, an online boutique and branding agency owner. I help Legacy entrepreneurs transition to the modern and legal industry while keeping the passion & culture of the Legacy community at the forefront of their brand.

With a proven track record of successfully launching online businesses and more than 20 years dedicated to reforming cannabis legislation as an activist with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, founder Tara Eveland, has honed her skills in branding, authentic community connections, and niche marketing to establish The Herbal Creative Design Studio.

Tara recognizes the need for legacy cannabis brands not to merely transition to the newly legal market, but to preserve the deep-rooted passion, dedication, and spirit of an entire era and community that once operated in the shadows of society.

Rob has 11+ years of cannabis experience and 10+ in software. He started as a cultivator and hashmaker in Denver's medical days. With a background in traditional software ERP he has made significant contributions to the Cannabis Software space as an Agile Product Manager. Working for other companies like 365 Cannabis, Viridian Sciences, Ample Organics, BLAZE and more. Rob is triple certified by the Scum Alliance with one from PMI along. He's a Certified Cannabis Ganjier and advocate for the industry and community. oes here

Blue Amnesia, April Sintes, Naive Newb; this multi faceted gem is a woman of many names and talents. She is a writer, dancer, model, comedian, intimacy coach, mother, and so much more. Her intensity pours from every pore so much that even her essence is passionate, which translates through her chosen muses. She's a lover of animals and nature and is a nomad at heart with a severe case of Wanderlust. When she isn't creating art of some kind she can be found wandering around in nature looking for the next "I know a spot" spot.

Bri Smith is a Senior Cannabis Digital Brand Strategist and Writer. She spent nearly a decade in California, where she established her career in cannabis marketing in 2014 working for brands like Green Flower, Wick & Mortar, Heally, Pineapple Express, and CannaSiteCo. After a pandemic move back to the midwest, she stayed committed to serving cannabis brands remotely. Now a mom to a vivacious toddler, she strives to show her daughter a midwest childhood like her own- harvesting from the land, preserving homegrown food, and living in harmony with animals and the wilderness.

I was that kid with the messy locker in high school. I'm a creator, but I'm not a performer.. I write words and play music compulsively. I have a penchant for hyperbole. My pappy was a pistol and I'm a son of a gun.

Capturing the unique and endless colors of cannabis through photography is my happy place! Each strain has its own distinct color palette, making it a visually captivating subject. As a photographer, I find great joy in exploring the intricate details and nuances of these colors. Through photography, I am able to showcase the beauty and diversity of cannabis, debunking stereotypes and celebrating its natural splendor. Elevating it from a substance to a work of art, and inviting others to view cannabis as I do. A curious and extraordinary plant with endless potential benefits and cultural significance.

Grant Mitchell is a highly decorated Captain & U.S. Army Airborne Ranger appointed from The United States Military Academy at West Point - Class of 9/11. After an early medical retirement, Grant became an Oxford University alumni for international politics graduate school, then earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the United Kingdom. Currently, he is graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the European Union, while traveling internationally as a journalist and cannabis advocate.

My name is Karrie Lucke. I've worked in the cannabis industry since 2018. My passion for the plant met my passion for photography in 2020 and life has been an unbelievable adventure ever since.iption goes here

Raised in the carefree helmetless 1980’s, Dan attended the University of Missouri during the heyday of 90’s Grunge before settling in Chicago at the turn of the Century. For over ten years he’s supplied promotional items too the largest and fastest growing companies in the country (www.buybluesky.com). When not saving the world one stress reliever at a time he enjoys cooking and traveling with his wife of 17 years and playing with his dog Piper.

Matthew Jerome is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Meristem Cannabis Consulting and is Canadas first fully certified Ganjier. Matt has over 15 years of experience in the cannabis field and has been a vocal cannabis advocate for over a decade. He has been featured as a key-note speaker at several cannabis events and expos, as well as a professional cannabis judge at a number of competitions worldwide. He offers one-of-a-kind systematic cannabis flower and extract assessments as well as provide confidence when it comes to quality related decisions.

Dan is the Founder of Digital Phoenix Consulting and an industry leader in building consumer-facing brands and integrated media strategies. Wittmers combines proven foresight into the rapidly evolving cannabis landscape, with more than a decade of working with retail brands, to bring unique expertise into architecting and activating direct-to-consumer programs that create brand value, grow revenue, and capture market leadership. He is also a content contributor for Fat Nugs Magazine and a Certified Ganjier.

Daniel Crawford, the Terpene Whisperer, Fat Nugs writer & Chief Hype Officer, award winning Post Cultivation & Extraction Manager for Shango Cannabis in Phoenix, Arizona.

Daniel has been on the leading edge, churning out new & innovative products in the cannabis market since transitioning to the adult use market in 2019.

Daniel brings 20 years of cannabis cultivation combined with his previous experience in pharma, dairy, brewing and organic farming utilizing biodynamic principles formed his knowledge base and his nose for quality.

A father, mentor, coach, music lover and community builder, Daniel has a passion for connecting good people.

Isabella DeChard is a Certified Ganjier coming up on 4 years working in cannabis. Her skillset includes educational copywriting, graphic design, SEO strategy and marketing, and Ganjier product reviews. Last year, she spent a season and a cultivator for commercial sungrown cannabis in Mendocino County, CA. Her cannabis art and education brand, @btchyhippie, is made to advocate the power of plants through funky graphic design and art. She writes for Fat Nugs Magazine and is always looking to cover the next riveting topic in the industry.

Casey Renteria is a true hippie at heart. From SAHM to Cannamom she found her way into the Cannabis industry 6 years ago and never left. Over the years her passion and experience grew and shaped her into the powerhouse she is today.

She started as a budtender in 2018, eventually pivoting into Project Management and admin in 2023. She fell in love with Ai Art through Fat Nugs and continues to share her passion for cannabis with the world through the lens of her art.