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REcEy <br />OEC 2 6 2017 <br />City of Santa Alia <br />Community Benefit Plan & Sustainable Business Practices <br />HnHPCDBA Connected Santa Ana <br />Executive Summary <br />The Operators of HnHPC DBA Connected Santa Ana launched their first retail cannabis <br />dispensary operation in 2013. Since then, the group has acquired four licensed dispensaries in <br />Northern California and turned them around through sound retail strategies, excellence in <br />business operations that allow seamless integration in the surrounding community, and an in - <br />demand product line. <br />Man figment Grog <br />The leadership team has over 30 years of combined managerial experience in delivering business <br />success, coupled with deep insights in sales and retail growth strategies, and a collective interest <br />in developing California's cannabis industry. <br />Pounder Caleb Patrick Counts is a locally renowned cannabis entrepreneur, retail operations <br />specialist, and cultivation expert, in addition to being a recognized industry thought leader. He <br />has been associated with legal retail cannabis dispensary operations since 2009. Mr. Counts uses <br />his expertise in the design, construction, and operation of cultivation facilities that support <br />numerous cannabis retail operations throughout the State. On an industry level, Mr. Counts has <br />strengthened the Californian cannabis retail sector in his current role as President of the <br />California Cannabis Operators League advising lawmakers on cannabis regulation. He has <br />previously led a trade group of legally permitted dispensaries as President of the Sacramento <br />Alliance of Collectives. Mr. Counts also provided consultation to the cities of Sacramento and <br />Vallejo on cannabis cultivation legislation and recommendations for best practices in the <br />medical cannabis industry. <br />Operator Luke Coleman has over 15 years' experience of leading his permitted dispensaries to <br />high growth sales and sustainable business operations. Luke's skills lie in building a highly <br />motivated team with a relentless drive for bottom-line success and becoming engaging <br />community members. His ability to envision and effectively executive retail strategies enables <br />him to develop processes, systems, and staff that delivers operational efficiency. Luke Coleman <br />has operated a permitted dispensary in the City of San Francisco since 2014, and has continued <br />to engage with lawmakers and community members to shape the evolving cannabis regulation in <br />and around his local jurisdiction. <br />JIusiness Philosonhv <br />The Operators believe in best of breed, quality strains, professionalism, checks and balances, and <br />commitment to its employees and the surrounding community. This group has taken a lead role <br />