Mandy Morton is the co-owner of Locals Cannabis, a locally owned dispensary brand with locations in Columbus and Cincinnati. With over 20 years of experience in corporate human resources, Mandy brings a people-first approach to cannabis retail, emphasizing strong teams, exceptional customer service, and operational excellence. She began her journey in the industry in 2020 with GreenGrowth CPAs, where she served as Director of People Operations and helped cannabis businesses scale responsibly and compliantly. After entering Ohio’s RFAII lottery and being awarded a dispensary license, Mandy opened Locals Columbus in 2024 and later expanded the brand with a Cincinnati location. Mandy is passionate about connecting with others in Ohio’s cannabis community, educating the public, and empowering the next generation of industry professionals. She frequently speaks at events focused on women in cannabis and cannabis retail ownership, sharing insights on leadership, navigating the fast-evolving regulatory landscape, training new industry talent, and helping shape the future of Ohio’s growing adult-use cannabis market.