New operations manager
A new operations manager has been selected for the Kahnawake Cannabis Control Office (KCCO), with Jennifer Paul announced as the person who will oversee and develop the responsibilities of the office.
“I am excited to start this role as the operations manager. The past few weeks have been dedicated to onboarding and transitioning into the role, to best assist the KCCB (Kahnawake Cannabis Control Board) and oversee the KCCO,” Paul said.
Paul will be responsible for managing all operations and regulatory requirements and services for the KCCO. She will be tasked with coordinating KCCB meetings, and will act as the primary contact between the KCCB, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK), Peacekeepers, and other stakeholders. Paul said that the next few months will see the office focus on applications and licensing, and that she’s looking forward to working on new projects in her role.
She takes over from Brandon Cross, who was the interim operations manager. He is currently assisting with the transition and guiding Paul on daily operations.
KCCB chairperson Tara Jacobs said her hiring is a positive step for the office.
“I and the board look forward to working with Jennifer. She has a wealth of knowledge and is eager to learn about different aspects involving cannabis and how the KCCO and KCCB work,” Jacobs said. “In the short time that she has been with the KCCO she has been excelling with the guidance and mentorship of our interim operations manager.”
She was hired after interview questions and exercises laid out by the KCCB and KCCO.
“We prioritized candidates who not only scored highest on the interview questions and the exercise, but also demonstrated the skills, integrity, and leadership qualities essential for the role,” Jacobs said. “Ultimately, we chose a trustworthy individual who we are confident will effectively lead the KCCO forward.”
The KCCB announced Paul’s new role this week, and Paul started in the role on December 16.
