Arizona Dispensaries Association Welcomes New Executive Director
Ann Torrez hired as Executive Director
PHOENIX, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arizona Dispensaries Association, the political and legal voice of Arizona's cannabis industry, recently announced that Ann Torrez has been hired as new Executive Director. Torrez has 8 years of extensive experience in the cannabis space. She most recently served as Project Manager for Receivership Specialists where she acted with the Court Appointed Officer tasked with protecting and growing the assets of cannabis businesses in litigation.
In this role, Torrez will be supporting ADA's mission to promote and advocate for a safe, consumer-focused cannabis industry in Arizona, developing best practices and effectively representing the industry with a constant legislative and regulatory presence.
"I am honored to join the Arizona Dispensaries Association as they continue to grow their membership and serve as the voice for Arizonans involved in the cannabis industry. My experience in the industry lends itself to continued success for our members," said Torrez.
With the continued growth of the association, Torrez brings important leadership skills from her past experience in licensing, regulatory and operational projects. Torrez's specialty in compliance in all areas of the industry will provide the Association and its members guidance as the industry continues to evolve.
Christie Lee will continue in her role as Membership & Program Director.
Torrez will be taking over the role from Samuel Richard, who has served as Executive Director since 2019. Richard will continue to work in the cannabis industry and ADA looks forward to their continued relationship.
Pamela Donner, Board Member and Treasurer, stated, "The Association is thrilled to have Ms. Torrez as an integral part of our team to guide the association and Arizona cannabis industry as it continues to develop and mature."
The Arizona Dispensaries Association membership is open to individuals who are officers, directors or members of an Arizona organization holding a valid dispensary registration certificate. Affiliate membership is open to those actively engaged in business in Arizona's cannabis industry. To learn more about the Arizona Dispensaries Association, please visit: Arizona Dispensaries Association
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About Arizona Dispensaries Association
The Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA) is the political and legal voice of Arizona's cannabis industry. ADA is dedicated to advancing the Arizona cannabis industry through political advocacy, public education, and professionalization. Our mission is to promote and advocate for a safe, consumer-focused cannabis industry in Arizona. We develop best practices and effectively represent the industry with a constant legislative and regulatory presence. Our practice is to recruit and retain responsible industry members who believe in protecting consumers and providing high quality cannabis in Arizona.
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