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Proposal for Cannabis Management Services <br />for the City of Santa Ana <br />August 2, 2022 <br />David is one of the state's most recognized experts in cannabis regulatory policies, <br />compliance implementation and tax policies. His unique knowledge in horticulture, <br />processing and dispensary operations while working for the City of Oakland has made him <br />one of the pioneers in creating a Cannabis Management Program. He uses his experience <br />to assist local and state agencies in developing cannabis policies for regulation, compliance, <br />auditing and economic development. He worked closely with the League of Cities on the <br />development of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) and helped shape <br />SB 94, the Medicinal Adult -Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA). <br />David provides technical support on cannabis -related matters to the League of Cities, the <br />Police Chiefs Association, Rural County Representatives of California and the California <br />State Association of Counties. In addition, David is working collaboratively with the <br />Department of Consumers Affairs, Department of Food & Agriculture, Department of Health <br />Services and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration on the implementation <br />of best practices for regulating the cannabis industry for local agencies. <br />David received his Bachelor's Degree in History from California State University, Fullerton <br />and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long <br />Beach. While at Long Beach, he was named "Future Urban Administrator of the Year". <br />Matt Eaton, Deputy Compliance Director <br />Matt Eaton is the Deputy Compliance Director at HdL and plays a critical role in implementing <br />the Cannabis Compliance Program for local agencies. Prior to joining the firm, he was a <br />progressive law enforcement professional with 30 years' experience conducting <br />criminal/regulatory investigations, and corporate/individual background investigations. <br />While working as a Supervisory Investigator at the Colorado Department of Revenue in the <br />Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), Matt managed criminal investigators and civilian <br />staff in the Denver Metro and Longmont field offices. During his six -year tenure at the IVIED, <br />he conducted approximately 10,000 criminal investigations and compliance reviews, <br />including regulatory and financial investigations. He is a subject matter expert on track and <br />trace systems and understands the complexity of reviewing data to ensure businesses are <br />in compliance with state and local regulations. Matt was responsible for planning, developing <br />and implementing report and field inspection protocols for the agency. He also played an <br />instrumental role in recommending changes to current regulations and identifying essential <br />language for new legislation in Colorado. Matt is well known for his ability to maintain working <br />relationships with cannabis industry leaders and external stakeholders in resolving issues. <br />Matt received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Biola University and maintained Police <br />Officer Service Training (POST) certification for over 30 years in California and Colorado. He <br />has also served as an adjunct instructor teaching law enforcement principle related to <br />criminology, correctional processes, procedural law, interviews, interrogations and criminal <br />evidence at AIMS Community College in Greeley, Colorado. <br />H&O Companies 6 <br />