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Thomas Quigley OF JANE" (www.houseofjane.com) into new territo-
ries and building national and international distribu-
Chief Executive Officer, tion.

House of Jane, LLC How can people in Florida benefit from
the company you represent?
What benefits do you see for patients throughout
Florida within this space? We will be educating patients and consumers on
how they can implement coffees, teas, and lifestyle
Patients are the driving force behind the Florida industry. I see cannabis products into their lives. We are a lifestyle
the fact that we have choices available for different ingestion meth- brand which allows for additional choices on how to
ods and products as a huge plus. For the first time, there is now an consume and live life to its fullest. Our powders, cap-
alternative to the highly addictive and deadly opioid market. In sules, tinctures, coffees all allow patients additional
addition to the regulations, come the assurances of safe lab tested choices to safely consume cannabinoids. Compliance
cannabis available in recognizable dosing. The expansion into edi- Thomas Quigley with testing and having products approved and des-
bles and the advances made by such products such as the House ignated as fresh from Florida is extremely important.
of Jane branded powders expands the delivery methods and assures succinct dos-
ing, affording patients access to a safe, all-natural alternative to manmade mad How did you get started within the Cannabis industry?
scientist pharmaceuticals.
I came in as a patient and my story has been fairly public. I have authored the
What motivates you to be a part of the Cannabis industry? book "Corporate to Cannabis: The Green Carpet Entry" available on Amazon. As
a patient, I recognized very quickly laws would be changing and we will be expe-
Going back to my previous answer, but adding that being part of the elimina- riencing critical mass in a few years. This encouraged me to leave my SAFE tele-
tion or extinction of the prohibition of Cannabis is a once in a lifetime opportu- com role and I jumped right in.
nity! The industry has many great pioneers, however, the need for those with my
mainstream prior business success and acumen is what drives me to want to help Are you personally a MJ card holder?
the cause and drives my passion! The fact that the work we are doing is helping
patients, improving communities and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs Yes, I am a proud patient. I suffer from Arthritis, and degenerative bone disease,
is just a big PLUS. and have had numerous surgeries over the years. I do not take pain medication
so the ability to treat my inflammation is a blessing.
What field are you in within the Cannabis space?
Do you see Florida moving forward with recreational
For the last 5 years I have been wearing many hats, an advocate, an investor, a Marijuana/Cannabis and how will that affect your business?
motivator, and Advisor to many startups and I even founded some companies
right here in Florida ( Florida Cannabis Coalition, Green Carpet Events I absolutely do, it's just a matter of time. I prefer to call it "ADULT USE." The
www.floridacannabiscoalition.com, and Cannabis Executive Council www.can- same way patients are choosing cannabis to treat ailments, I feel society deserves
nexeccouncil.com), however I am now back to my Corporate role as CEO of a choice when it comes to products which are safe for adult use. Alcohol and illic-
House of Jane. We are expanding with a Hemp derived Cannabinoid product, it deadly drugs should not be the norm. Our products expand delivery methods
which will build off our infused beverages and lifestyle brand born in California. and assure succinct safe dosing.
Just like my "Homies" phone card business we are taking the brand "THE HOUSE

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