Ezra Eickmeyer has 23 years professional experience in political operations and strategy, including 15 years in government relations. He was the first Washington lobbyist to represent the marijuana industry starting in 2010.  He has extensive experience launching start-ups, including health care clinics, marijuana cultivation, political campaign operations and more.  His current focus is on business strategy consulting, specializing in marijuana and hemp related ventures.  Ezra is married and currently live in Kingston, WA where he is raising his children.  In his non-professional life he is passionate about permaculture, wild food harvesting, martial arts, dance, and adventures in nature.