Our Executive Team
Our executive team is a collective of industry veterans, business leaders, and innovative thinkers who bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our organization. With decades of combined experience in cultivation, manufacturing, finance, legal, and marketing, our team is dedicated to advancing the cannabis industry and providing our customers with the highest quality products and experiences. Get to know the dynamic leaders who are shaping the future of the cannabis industry with their vision, creativity, and passion for excellence.
Michael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
With 27 years of experience in the lumber industry, he served as the leader of OSO Lumber and Mackenzie Trucking, where he increased gross sales revenue from $6m to $124m. As the current Founder and CEO of Buddies Brand, a multi-state operator in the cannabis industry, he has led the company to become the top overall brand in Oregon and a top 10 vape company in California and Washington, starting with just a $250k personal loan. Under his leadership, Buddies has become an industry leader in cultivation and production, having grown over 500k pounds of fresh frozen cannabis in Washington and Oregon alone last year.
Hasmik Jorgensen
Chief Operating Officer
With a robust understanding of five languages and a master’s degree in international relations from Tbilisi State University in Georgia, Hasmik moved to the US in 2012 and quickly established herself as a prominent figure in the cannabis industry. She played a pivotal role in opening one of the first dispensaries in Las Vegas in 2016. By 2019, she advanced to the position of Director of Operations for a leading cultivation and production facility, where she developed her expertise in local cannabis law and regulatory compliance. In 2021, her extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills led to her appointment as CEO for a local cannabis company to launch their operations in Nevada.
Hasmik joined Caliente Extracts in 2022 and has been instrumental in developing and launching its operations in Nevada.