Chris Reid
Head of Sales at Cova Software
Chris is Head of Sales for Cova Software, an award-winning cannabis POS & inventory management platform that simplifies compliance and streamlines complex dispensary operations. Chris and Cova are aligned in a mission of empowering cannabis retailers to achieve their vision of success.
An entrepreneur at heart, Chris is inspired to help others succeed and push the industry forward—sharing his valuable expertise in retail POS and eCommerce.
Will M. Blauvelt
Director of Government Relations at Stinson LLP
Will Blauvelt is a Director of Government Relations at Stinson LLP. Prior to joining Stinson, Will was a member of the Leadership Staff at the Minnesota House of Representatives, working for then-Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. In this capacity, Will worked extensively on the issue of legalizing adult-use cannabis, including both HF600 (the adult-use cannabis bill to pass the MN House in 2021 and would be the basis for HF100) and hemp-derived edibles legislation that became law in 2022. In 2023, Will was a member of the lobbying team that successfully passed HF100, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Minnesota.
Jeff is responsible for overseeing Sapphire Risk's 'Phase 3' projects, which encompass a wide range of initiatives such as developing Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), providing security employee training, conducting on-site comprehensive risk assessments, implementing Culture of Honesty programs, and promoting robbery awareness. With more than three decades of experience in high-risk retail and logistics security, Jeff has played a pivotal role in training over 10,000 employees and sharing his expertise at numerous safety and security events throughout his career.
After graduating from Business Management & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College, Tyler Spence joined Solink as an Account Executive where he focused primarily on the restaurant and retail industry. Tyler's dedication, leadership, and passion over the past 3 years earned him the position of Territory Sales Manager for the Regulated Industry. He now manages the Cannabis Industry where he leads a team supporting over 800 Cannabis Customers.
