Abigail is a dedicated budtender at 3MA’s member dispensary, Blessed Southern Flowers, located in Saucier’s coastal area. She excels in guiding patients to medical cannabis products that complement their needs and lifestyle. Abigail’s mission as a wellness advisor is to foster a non-judgmental atmosphere where every patient, new or veteran, feels contented with their advice and experiences.
Abigail Williams
Blessed Southern Flowers
Hattiesburg native C.R.G-Creativity Refines Genuity, a multifaceted artist and producer, uses his dynamic approach to music and media to inspire creativity. Besides his passion for variegated musical experiences, C.R.G is an avid cannabis advocate. He aims to advance Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program through his involvement in the Sippi Cup.
C.R.G.
Patient/Rapper
Chandlor is a passionate marijuana advocate with over 10 years of expertise spanning cultivation, distribution, processing, and manufacturing. A former college football player from the University of South Florida, he honed his skills in the Emerald Triangle; America’s largest cannabis region, cultivating top-tier award-winning strains. Furthermore, he contributed to the wholesale distribution to prosperous dispensaries across California.
Chandlor Schickendanz
Canna-U
A 49-year old MS Coast native and a recent Ganjier graduate with a certificate in Ganjier Product Specialization, Chris has been a medical cannabis patient for over 15 years to help alleviate symptoms of PTSD. Generally a Sativa Flower consumer, Chris has sampled many of the products on offer within the MMCP, and is excited about bringing his expertise and experience to the Sippi Cup Competition!
Chris Broome
Patient
Tatum Trantham, originally from Brookhaven, MS, shifted his nursing career in 2011 to explore medicinal cannabis in California, co-founding multiple licensed cannabis enterprises. Now, he utilizes his expertise as Director of Procurement and Compliance at Rootdown Cannabis Company in Mississippi. He manages operations spanning Canton, Richland, Jackson, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and Bay St. Louis.
Tatum Trantham
Rootdown
Tyler Harris, co-owner and COO of Midsouth Extracts, is a fifth-generation agriculturalist. Leveraging his expertise in crop production and cannabis extraction, Tyler drives strategic operations, emphasizing innovation and quality in the cannabis sector. Based in Tupelo, Mississippi, he seamlessly merges hands-on farming know-how with plant science, promoting sustainable growth.
Tyler Harris
Midsouth Extracts
Kiwi was born and raised on the beautiful beaches of New Zealand. He is an engineer and artisan by trade. After a successful career in building race cars he moved to Manhattan NY where he gained US Citizenship and became a metal art crafter for The Four Seasons Group. Kiwi is currently building a GMP Certified cannabis cultivation and processing facility for Aeroma in Hattiesburg MS.
Warren “Kiwi” Fairclough
Aeroma Cannabis Co.
William Penney, a seasoned cannabis industry professional, champions cannabis as a safer, natural medicine. His experience spans cultivation, management and particularly vapes. Currently, he’s a manager at Cultivated Wellness dispensaries and lead grower at Yellow Dog Farms, focusing on patient education and tailored cannabis solutions.
William Penny
Cultivated Wellness
Michael Hutchison, co-founder and managing partner of Noble Labs, leads a dynamic medical cannabis company in Tylertown, MS. Noble Labs provides innovative solutions to industry partners and operates a processing lab, dispensary, and holds a transport license. Collaborations with independent craft cannabis cultivators in Mississippi underline the company’s commitment to quality and variety.
Michael Hutchinson
Noble Labs
U.S. Army Veteran Mike Watkins, from Mississippi, is the Northern Sales Director & Client Management Director for FireCraft Cooperative, which he co-founded to support craft cannabis businesses. He also founded Trem Dawgs Harvest & Processing Solutions and leads the Devack Henderson Foundation. Watkins helps 15+ brands and maintains a vast industry network in Mississippi, fostering community growth and cannabis innovation.
Mike Watkins
Firecraft
Since 2019, Robert, a medical cannabis patient and industry worker, has dedicated his career to helping patients access quality medication as a Sales Representative for Dragon Fire Farms, a 3MA member. Leveraging his firsthand experience with the potential benefits of cannabis, he is well-equipped to judge the Sippi Cup’s top-tier flowers for potency, flavor, and craftsmanship.
Robert Hoffman
Dragon Fire Farms
Since 2022, Tabatha has been a medical cannabis patient and industry professional, witnessing its therapeutic benefits firsthand. A committed Dragon Fire Farms team member, she strive to provide top-tier medical cannabis to patients. Notably, her role as a judge involves recognizing superior quality cannabis products in terms of quality, efficacy, and experience.
Tabatha Estes
Dragon Fire Farms
Danielle Coleson is a proud resident of Yazoo City, Mississippi. With a deep connection to her hometown, Danielle is passionate about the field of medical cannabis. She dedicates her time and energy to advancing the understanding and accessibility of medical cannabis, helping patients find relief through this important treatment option.
Danielle Coleson
Kudzu CC
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Hayden, an Auburn University horticulture graduate, now leads the cultivation team at Southern Crop in Meridian, MS. He boasts deep-rooted expertise in cannabis cultivation and concentrates. Hayden, brother-in-law to Joe Calvin, Southern Crop’s Director of Wholesale and a 3MA board member, will judge this year’s Resin category.
Hayden Green
Southern Crop
Joe Calvin, a pioneer in Mississippi’s cannabis industry, is Southern Crop’s Director of Wholesale Operations. Besides his professional role, he hosts an educational podcast featuring cannabis industry innovators. Born and raised in the south, Joe appreciates the need for expansive cannabis education. His commitment lies in serving communities where cannabis is a novel concept, aiming to stimulate discussions and spread awareness.
Joe Calvin
Southern Crop
With 15 years of experience, Memphis native Kevin brings unique insights about the medical cannabis industry to Mississippi. Currently, he amplifies the innovation and quality at Southern Grown Therapeutics. His experiences from Colorado’s medical cannabis enrich his knowledge. At the Sippi Cup, he aims to highlight the best of MS’s Medical market.
Kevin Cowell
Southern Grown Therapeutics
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