Tom Roth

Tom Roth currently serves as the Manager of External Affairs at The Hawthorne Gardening Company, overseeing state government and public affairs programs for the leading manufacturer of indoor and hydroponic growing supplies. Their previous roles include membership on the State Regulations Committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Akerna Corp., and Director of State Government Affairs at Anheuser-Busch InBev, where Tom developed political strategies to advance business interests. Earlier experience includes positions in policy analysis and legislative assistance, complemented by a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy Analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.