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Jason Ward

Human capital is the difference‑maker in every success story. Jason has helped build high‑performing teams, from multi‑generation family businesses to Fortune Global 500 companies. In 2021 he was asked to support a VC’s cannabis investment efforts that were, at best, uninformed. He declined, and went looking for answers. The Ganjier program changed his perspective.
Earning his Certifcation in Sept 2024, a year later he became the Guild's first seed investor and got to work on the Guild build!
His mandate is to connect, establish and enable teams in pursuit of the Guild's Vision.

About Our Ecosystem Structure

This site is operated by The Ganjier Guild. The Ganjier Guild, Smoke & Oakum LLC, and The Guild Collective are separate legal entities. The Ganjier Guild is a 501(c)(6) trade association that owns the Ganjier brand, educational standards, and certification credentials. Smoke & Oakum LLC is a Maine manager-managed limited liability company that provides commercial and operational services under a license from The Ganjier Guild. The Guild Collective is a Maine cooperative that provides profit-sharing participation opportunities for eligible Guild members. These entities operate as part of a coordinated ecosystem but are legally and financially separate, each with its own governance, bank accounts, and legal obligations. Shared services among these entities are governed by a written Shared Services Agreement.