Jennifer Makris, MBA, widely known as the Cannabis Cash Queen, is a trusted advisor and industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in sales, logistics, and secure cash management. She specializes in helping cannabis operators and ancillary partners navigate the
operational realities of highly regulated, cash-intensive businesses, while building scalable financial systems that support growth.

Jennifer has built her reputation on delivering solutions that help operators navigate the complex realities of cash, payments, and banking. She works closely with startups and established multi-state operators to develop strategies that align financial operations with regulatory
expectations, while supporting sustainable business growth.

Clients value Jennifer not only for her technical expertise but also for her collaborative approach. She is known for building strong partnerships, connecting stakeholders across the industry, and identifying creative solutions to operational challenges.

In addition to advising operators, Jennifer serves as a Strategic Advisor for Verdant Strategies, President of the Cannabis Law, Accounting, and Business Association (CLAB), and the Florida Regional Leader of The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce. She also works closely with
advocacy organizations advancing responsible cannabis policy. Through her work, she continues to help bridge the gap between operators, financial institutions, and service providers in supporting the next phase of the cannabis industry’s evolution.