Clayton graduated with a biology degree from the University of Toronto in 1981. After working in a contract laboratory for five years in 1986 he joined Dionex Corporation and sold Liquid Chromatography and Supercritical Fluid Extraction (also known as CO2 Extraction) systems. For the past ten years he has worked as a technical representative for ATS-Scientific Inc and specializes in Microwave Extraction & Digestion, Particle Characterization and Nanoemulsion Production.
Dale Overton is the CEO of Overton Environmental Enterprises Inc. and Founder of EcoTea, an advanced liquid biological soil/crop amendment. Dale is seasoned ecologist with over 15 years of experience in soil and aquatic ecology. Dale has an exceptional knowledge of how functional microbes can be utilized in plant systems to improve plant health and quality of desired parameters.
Dale works with some of the largest farms in Canada and has also been head hunted to work on urban land reclamation projects in the USA. Dale has significant experience in the Cannabis industry as well.
Further to that, Dale works with large food processing and forestry companies helping to transform organic waste streams into value add, innovative products. Dale is a passionate scientist and enjoys sharing information to help create more sustainable and profitable cropping systems.
Prior to his role at the Friendly Stranger, James earned an MBA from the University of Guelph and gained significant experience as Regional Director of Operations at Starbucks, responsible for approximately 100 locations. Additionally, James spent five years running and re-branding restaurant giant Jack Astor’s look and feel before settling in as President of Friendly Stranger Holdings Corp.
He’s been indispensable in helping merge the brand with cannabis accessory retail chain, Happy Dayz to secure a strategic and competitive position in the Canadian cannabis space. This lofty acquisition proved to be an exciting move for The Friendly Stranger’s expansive future.
In an ever-changing industry where the rules are in constant flux, James remains reliably in alignment with quality organizations that maintain honesty and integrity in business. These words aptly describe James himself. His goal is simple, create a brand that reflects the very best in cannabis while serving communities and legitimizing the sector. This is an easy objective for a father of two teenagers with a penchant for sailing and riding motorcycles in his free time.
With more than a decade of experience developing and commercializing technologies for human diagnostics, food safety, and agriculture, Dr. Vaught brings a diverse background with both a strong scientific and practical business acumen.
As CEO and Co-Founder of Front Range Biosciences, Dr. Vaught drives the evolution of modern agriculture through science, improving reliability and efficiency for farmers and consumers. He has built a team of horticulturalists, scientists, and supply chain professionals who are moving the needle forward in a sustainable, innovative way.
Prior to founding FRB, Dr. Vaught served as the Director of Assay Development for Velocity Sciences, and Senior Scientist for Beacon Biotechnology and SomaLogic. He is an inventor on two patents and an author on seven publications in peer reviewed journals. He received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Vaught also operates a small farm at his residence in Colorado and is the founder of Mountain Flower Dairy, a 501c3 non-profit in Boulder, focused on providing educational opportunities for the local community to learn about animal husbandry and where their food comes from.
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