Description

Securing the Cannabis Industry: More Than Simply Cameras and Door Locks.

Speaker: Timothy Sutton, CPP, CHPA

Timothy Sutton has more than 30 years of security experience. His expertise includes operational security management and program development, loss prevention, physical security and risk assessments, and technical security systems design and implementation. He has worked with clients in diverse sectors including medicinal and adult-use cannabis, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing, and multi-use properties.

Prior to joining Guidepost Solutions as a Senior Security Consultant, Mr. Sutton worked as a director of security for Greenhouse Group and its Grassroots and Herbology banners, responsible for enterprise security risk management in all markets. He authored Security, Emergency Action and Fleet Safety Plans along with security training and operations manuals. He also conducted new hire background investigations and security advances at dispensaries. Prior to Greenhouse, he worked as the director of security for Revolution Enterprises with similar security responsibilities.

Mr. Sutton is a highly, sought-after security subject matter expert within the cannabis security industry and gives presentations at numerous events, including the 2018 Global Security Exchange where he addressed “Securing the Medical Cannabis Industry from Seed to Sale.” He first entered the cannabis industry as a security consultant with Sorensen, Wilder & Associates when he authored security content for the extremely competitive Illinois permit application process winning two cultivation permits and three dispensary permits. After winning five IL permits, Mr. Sutton provided security consulting services and authored security content for applications and operations in multiple states.

Agenda

11:30 - Registration and Networking

12:00 - Welcome

12:05 - Announcements

12:10 - Membership Meeting

12:15 - Lunch

12:40 - Seminar

1:30 - Close

Guests are always welcomed. We look forward to this monthly gathering of the membership.

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