Chief Security and Compliance Officer/Vice President of Operations

• Apr 2022 - Present

Chief Security and Compliance Officer

• Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

Chief Security Officer

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

PA Options for Wellness was founded in 2014 with a research and education-centered goal of becoming the leader in Pennsylvania's emerging medical cannabis industry. We were founded with research in mind and operate according to our Medical Model. We will use our position as one of the first recipients of a Clinical Registrant permit to take the lead in research on patients and patient outcomes, develop novel treatment methods and identify what strains of cannabis would be most effective with specific medical conditions.OUR MISSIONPA Options for Wellness will become the preferred provider of medical cannabis to qualified and approved patients in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our company has been working with Penn State on non-cannabis related research to explore the medicinal properties of hemp and flax since 2015. We were founded with research in mind and we operate according to our Medical Model - a business model designed with a focus on patients and patient outcomes. Our Medical Model is research driven and emphasizes individual patient care, treatment and outcomes based on use and administration methods of our products.Our team is committed to providing products of the highest quality, supported by research with top universities and delivered with an unmatched level of service and professionalism.We will create a leading medical cannabis organization rooted in constantly improving products, practice and services. Show less

Director of Professional Services

• Mar 2017 - Jul 2019

Viridis Security Group provides customized integrated security solutions specific to the cannabis industry and unique to the business aspirations of our clients to ensure the fulfillment of their current and future plans and goals. We demand and deliver quality at every level of our organization for the benefit of our customers. Our vision is to be a strategic partner with our customers enabling them to more effectively fulfill their corporate mission and future goals. VSG Core Values include: Leadership – we do not seek to be followers but leaders in supplying security solutions for the cannabis industry that exceed the unique needs of our customers Integrity – we guarantee truthfulness in all business dealings; we do not oversell or under deliver but accurately evaluate your security needs, then design and deliver a customized solution at a fair price Network of Partnerships – our team has as its first priority to build partnerships with our customers in order to meet all security needs and to anticipate future solutions that would further your mission and profitability Excellence – our dedicated team of consultants, trainers, technicians, engineers, project managers, sales associates, and administrative staff ensures that when you partner with VSG, you will be supplied with state of the art solutions and that your experience will be personal, prompt, and professional Stewardship, safety & sustainability – we endeavor to enrich the lives of team members, venders, customers and partners as well as giving back to our community as we build a foundation for the future. VSG provides professional services, consultation, and training designed to deliver holistic and fully integrated security solutions for each customer. Security is people-intensive, so VSG evaluates and trains security personnel to ensure peace of mind by developing processes and procedures designed to eliminate and reduce all potential threats. Show less

Corporate Security Specialist and Operations Manager

• May 2016 - Jul 2019

ISS is committed to partnering with our clients to provide a total security solution. ISS is founded on providing the clients with professional quality design and build security systems that are scalable and integrated to accommodate any technological situation. Prior to the security system design aspect, it is important to understand the client's needs. We adhere to a 5-step approach that creates a partnership with the client, creating a long term relationship: Assess, Develop, Integrate, Train and Maintain. Contact: chinnershitz@integratedsecurity.net Show less

Police Officer/Patrol Sergeant

• May 1996 - May 2016

Team Leader

• Nov 2003 - Dec 2013

Past President

• 2005 - 2009