Corey Barnette is the CEO and founder of KINFOLK, a medical cannabis dispensary based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to serving individuals seeking cannabis as a therapy. Corey first entered the cannabis space in 2008, helping to establish and run two dispensaries in San Diego with a combined membership of 12,000 patients. He also owns one of the first licensed cultivation centers in the D.C. area.

Lori Burgess serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Beasley Esports, responsible for creating, implementing, and managing the strategic direction of Beasley Media Group’s esports properties, diversifying BMG’s revenue streams and forging connections with next-gen consumers. She oversees the Houston Outlaws of the Overwatch League, Team AXLE-R8 in the North American Rocket League Championship Series, and the esports/gaming content brands CheckpointXP and CheckpointXP On Campus. Lori also has more than 25 years of experience leading iconic media properties like Seventeen Magazine, Mademoiselle, Elle, House & Garden and The Hollywood Reporter.

Brian Michael Cooper is a member of Frost Brown Todd specializing in M&A and venture capital transactions. His extensive sports industry experience includes serving as president of two pro sports teams, most recently the XFL Houston Roughnecks. Brian’s sports transactional practice has included the negotiation of player and coach contracts, marketing and licensing agreements, content distribution agreements, and arena, stadium, and facility leases.

Nate Griffin, a familiar name in Houston sports, proudly serves as morning sports analyst and anchor for KRIV, Fox 26 TV. Before landing his current position, Nate covered professional, college and high school sports in Houston and surrounding areas for more than 25 years in radio, television, and on digital platforms. He also served as radio analyst for the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks on ESPN 97.5.

Andrea Steel has deep knowledge and experience with cannabis law, having represented clients across the cannabis supply chain spectrum, from cultivators and retailers to testing labs and more. She advises on regulatory compliance, hemp/medical marijuana licensing, cannabis-related business issues, product labeling/marketing, policy-making, and real estate issues.

Born in Costa Rica, Rodney Wallace is a bilingual sports analyst, motivational speaker, former professional soccer player, and an entrepreneur who launched the CBD products company Rewind. His company has been featured in Forbes, Essence, Inc. Mag, Green Entrepreneur, E! News and more.

As an athlete, Rodney overcame adversity to become a NCAA Champion, MLS Cup Champion, Comeback Player of the Year, Brasil Serie A Player, Liga Nos Player, and Costa Rican National Team Player in which he appeared at the highest level in 2018 FIFA World Cup. He has appeared on Fox Sports, CBS, ESPN, as well as commercials for major companies AT&T and Etihad Airways.