Dylan Summers

Dylan Summers has a diverse work experience in the hemp and cannabis industry. Dylan started their career as a Regional Director at Lazarus Naturals in September 2015 and held the position until September 2018. Dylan then became the Director of Government Affairs and Compliance at the same company from September 2018 to September 2019. In January 2019, they briefly served as the Interim Chief Marketing Officer before transitioning to the role of VP of Government Affairs, a position they held from October 2019 to August 2022. Currently, Dylan is working as the Chief Revenue Officer at Lazarus Naturals.

Additionally, Dylan is the President and Co-founder of the Association of Western Hemp Professionals (AWHP) since January 2020. Under their leadership, the organization aims to advocate for the hemp industry in the Western United States at the federal level. With members from various states, the AWHP represents businesses in all areas of the industry, including cultivation, manufacturing, and analytics. Dylan will end their role as President of AWHP in December 2022.

Dylan Summers attended Willamette University from 2008 to 2012, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. The field of study for the degree is not provided. In addition to their bachelor's degree, Dylan obtained a certification in Digital Marketing Strategies from Portland State University's Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) in December 2022.