John Kalkanian: in Aliso Viejo, CA

Joined as the first US finance employee for the company and held a range of leadership positions and responsibilities from Director of Finance to Divisional Controller including related duties of M & A due diligence, audit liaison, budget oversight, FP&A, cultivation and excise tax, 280e planning, FX, consolidations, risk management, manufacturing cost accounting, payroll, human resources and Quickbooks administration. Since launching in California, the company has raised significant capital, built infrastructure, deployed strategic funding in a range of investments including brands, distribution and cultivation acquisitions, merged multiple entities, rebranded to Origin House while building a leading California-wide distribution footprint in the world's largest, most evolved and sophisticated Cannabis market.

works with small businesses and entrepreneurs in setting-up and managing business entities, accounting and bookkeeping systems, preparing personal and business tax returns, and assisting with the move to cloud-based services. Partial listing of clients: American Fashion Accessories / Throwdown Industries Holdings / XFit Brands Allyance Communications / Futures Fins / Regency Capital Group / Avatar Partners

Allyance Communications, Inc. is a trusted, carrier-neutral intermediary that offers data, co- location, and voice solutions. Responsible for all accounting and human resource functions in addition to various marketing and awareness initiatives.

Design house and manufacturer of custom retail displays and trade show exhibits. Responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, and human resource functions in addition to IT network implementation and maintenance. Prepared and directed preparation of business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by management and regulatory agencies. Other duties include bank and credit relations, legal writings, contract negotiations, insurance and risk management.