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needs of this unique industry as the industry evolves and is able to give you industry experience from working with actual growers, distributors, and applicants who have already navigated these waters. She has experience working with cultivators, dispensaries, cannabis transportation companies, and cannabis-related businesses in both the United States and Canada. Bill Perrier, Producer, Charles River Insurance Bill Perrier is a sales executive for Charles River Insurance Brokerage in Framingham. His firm is one of a few in New England that has a dedicated cannabis insurance department. As a cannabis insurance specialist, he works with owners of dispensaries, cultivation sites, cash in transit companies, manufacturing firms, a variety of consultants and home delivery companies. Bill represents all the major cannabis insurance companies and is well versed on the differences among the insurance carriers to make sure there is a proper for his customers. Bill is an avid live music fan and enjoys attending music festivals in the Northeast, playing the guitar, staying on top of current events, and business networking. Ellen Rosenfeld, President, CommCan Ellen has been involved in real estate development and management since 1985 when she joined her father's real estate development company. Over the years she took on more responsibility until she assumed her father's role upon his passing a year ago last March. She also mentored her two younger brothers as they also joined the family business. Today, in addition to managing a shopping center, several office buildings, and a self-storage facility, she is the President and majority owner of CommCan, Inc., a locally owned, self-funded cannabis company with licenses in Millis, Medway, Mansfield and Southborough. During this time, she entered a program in entrepreneurship and obtained her doctorate in September, 2017. As a self-funded, woman-owned, family business, Ellen and her brothers have complete control over the day-to-day operations of the company as well as the long-term goals that they want to accomplish. They are also responsible for what kind of culture will develop through their hiring practices but more importantly as a reflection of the qualities and standards that they themselves set for their employees. As a gay woman, Ellen is also sensitive to actualizing inclusiveness and making sure that everyone, regardless of the position they were initially hired, has a chance to make an impact and be appreciated for the talents that they bring to the company. There are no limits at CommCan, which is an attestation to the dedication of the founders to identifying the strengths of their employees and pushing those employees to new heights. Ulysses Youngblood, President, Major Bloom, and Professor, Clark University Ulysses Youngblood is the Co- Founder & President of Major Bloom, an impact-driven cannabis company in the Equity program. The company has licenses for manufacturing, retail, and delivery in Worcester, MA, as a vertically integrated operation. Ulysses is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Cannabis Regulation at Clark University in Worcester. He received a bachelor's degree in business from Sacred Heart University and later earned an MBA from Northeastern University while gaining experience in corporate leadership roles. BE COMPLIANT. Be GENEROUS. BE CREATIVE. BE DARING. Be Known. BE REMEMBERED. bethwaterfall.com | @bethwaterfall