Experience

Hunter + Esquire®

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder + Head Hunter

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Hunter + Esquire® is a retained executive search and human capital advisory firm specialized in the cannabis and psychedelics industries. We understand that cannabis companies face unique challenges when recruiting for their executive teams. In an industry where many companies are still in startup mode, many company cultures, roles, and systems are still being defined. That’s why we customize our executive recruitment process to fit each of our partner’s unique needs and… Show more Hunter + Esquire® is a retained executive search and human capital advisory firm specialized in the cannabis and psychedelics industries. We understand that cannabis companies face unique challenges when recruiting for their executive teams. In an industry where many companies are still in startup mode, many company cultures, roles, and systems are still being defined. That’s why we customize our executive recruitment process to fit each of our partner’s unique needs and preferences. With experience deeply-rooted in industry expertise, and a proven track record recruiting for highly-regulated industries, we shoulder the complicated process of finding world-class executive talent so you can focus on your business. In addition to leading the retained recruitment at Hunter + Esquire, Bryan provides advisement in the areas of organizational structuring and restructuring, human capital evaluation and attracting + retaining talent. His connection to the cannabis community and in-depth knowledge of the cannabis economy is invaluable to our client partners. Show less Hunter + Esquire® is a retained executive search and human capital advisory firm specialized in the cannabis and psychedelics industries. We understand that cannabis companies face unique challenges when recruiting for their executive teams. In an industry where many companies are still in startup mode, many company cultures, roles, and systems are still being defined. That’s why we customize our executive recruitment process to fit each of our partner’s unique needs and… Show more Hunter + Esquire® is a retained executive search and human capital advisory firm specialized in the cannabis and psychedelics industries. We understand that cannabis companies face unique challenges when recruiting for their executive teams. In an industry where many companies are still in startup mode, many company cultures, roles, and systems are still being defined. That’s why we customize our executive recruitment process to fit each of our partner’s unique needs and preferences. With experience deeply-rooted in industry expertise, and a proven track record recruiting for highly-regulated industries, we shoulder the complicated process of finding world-class executive talent so you can focus on your business. In addition to leading the retained recruitment at Hunter + Esquire, Bryan provides advisement in the areas of organizational structuring and restructuring, human capital evaluation and attracting + retaining talent. His connection to the cannabis community and in-depth knowledge of the cannabis economy is invaluable to our client partners. Show less



National Cannabis Industry Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Committee (HRC) Member

  • Jun 2019 - Present



Forbes Human Resources Council

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Council Member

  • May 2020 - Present

  I learn from and participate in conversations around organizations' most valuable asset... The people! I learn from and participate in conversations around organizations' most valuable asset... The people!



OUR DREAM

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor ~ Our Academy

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Our Academy offers mentorship for BIPOC social equity qualified individuals and others (e.g. immigrants and the LGBTQ community) who have been negatively impacted by the war on drugs. Our Academy offers mentorship for BIPOC social equity qualified individuals and others (e.g. immigrants and the LGBTQ community) who have been negatively impacted by the war on drugs.



Good People

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Capital Advisor

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  A special community of Good People living on the forefront of change for a sustainable cannabis industry future. A special community of Good People living on the forefront of change for a sustainable cannabis industry future.



The GIGG®

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner

  • Nov 2017 - May 2019

  The GIGG® was a trailblazing executive search partner serving cannabis companies globally. After a 2019 corporate rebrand, this entity was elevated to the Hunter + Esquire brand. The GIGG® was a trailblazing executive search partner serving cannabis companies globally. After a 2019 corporate rebrand, this entity was elevated to the Hunter + Esquire brand.



MRINetwork

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Client Concierge ~ MRI Wynwood

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2017

  Directed the activities of Recruitment Managers and Research/ Sourcing Managers while also offering a "concierge mentality" to client companies and candidates within Global Food & Beverage CPG retained search and placement. Served a broad range of CPG/ FMCG Food & (Adult) Beverage clients as well as Packaging and Tech/Analytics clients globally. We helped companies hire fantastic executive leaders and build strong sustainable teams. Directed the activities of Recruitment Managers and Research/ Sourcing Managers while also offering a "concierge mentality" to client companies and candidates within Global Food & Beverage CPG retained search and placement. Served a broad range of CPG/ FMCG Food & (Adult) Beverage clients as well as Packaging and Tech/Analytics clients globally. We helped companies hire fantastic executive leaders and build strong sustainable teams.



MRINetwork

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior VP Recruitment ~ MRI Coral Gables, FL

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2015

  Our FDA-regulated Medical Device, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, IVD and Molecular Dx clients around the globe relied on our Talent Acquisition expertise to hire leaders and build their high performance teams around Manufacturing and Laboratory Operations, Quality Assurance / cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Health Economics/ Reimbursement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Research & Development, and Training.

• Global Search Leader ~ MRI Coral Gables, FL

  • Jun 2000 - Sep 2010

  Global Retained Search and Placement in the Medical Device, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, IVD and Molecular Dx industries for the following functional areas ~ Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, FDA/ ISO Compliance, Clinical Affairs, Health Economics/ Reimbursement, Government Relations, Training/ Learning + Development, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, Operations/ P&L, Manufacturing, Engineering and Research & Development.



Cast-Crete

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2000

  I cut my teeth in Sales by moving precast and pre-stressed concrete products for the nation's largest producer of engineered products for the residential, commercial and institutional construction industry. I cut my teeth in Sales by moving precast and pre-stressed concrete products for the nation's largest producer of engineered products for the residential, commercial and institutional construction industry.