EXECUTIVE BIOS
R. Randall Clark, JD - Chief Executive Officer
Randall Clark is the chief executive officer at EVG Extracts. As CEO, Randall is charged with leading the company from its original single partner ownership structure into a large scaled manufacturer.
Randall honed his servant leadership style in with 25 years experience in executive roles at Bear Stearns & Company, Cushman Realty, Cherokee Investment Partners, and Thomas Franchise Solutions becoming adept in investment banking, strategic advisory, business development, capitalization and international franchise building. Most recently he lead the explosive growth of Sola Salon Studios franchises, including distribution channels in excess of 15,000 beauty professionals.
Randall has served as chairman for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of both the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the World Presidents Organization (WPO). He studied political science for his bachelors at the University of Arizona and earned his juris doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law.
Sean D. Lafferty, Eng - Founder and CTO
Sean Lafferty is the founder and chief technology officer at EVG Extracts.
As CTO, Sean oversees the strategy, business development, operations, extraction processes and laboratory, as well as the development of innovative extraction technologies.
Prior to this role, Sean was the vice president of operations and subsequently vice president, technology & strategic projects, for Blue Sun Energy, which he founded, vertically integrated, and was a board member. Under Sean's leadership, Blue Sun raised over $50MM in capital as the company commercialized several new process technologies--including a first-in-the-world commercial scale (30M gal/y) enzymatic biodiesel plant. Sean was also responsible for feedstock procurement, fuel sales/trading, oilseed breeding, farmer coop partnerships, and developing an exclusive authorized distributor network for branded fuel marketing; Blue Sun Fusion.
Sean has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience as an engineer and holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Colorado State University. He lives in Evergreen, Colorado with his wife, Chris, and two children, Keegan and James, where they team up to chase the powder of the nearby ski slopes to telemark and snowboard.
Michael J. McCloskey, JD - COO and General Counsel
Michael McCloskey is the chief operating officer and general counsel at EVG Extracts. As COO and general counsel, Michael oversees the operations and compliance of EVG's business and strategic initiatives.
Michael is a recognized leader in both capital markets and the cannabis industry. Previously, he was the COO and general counsel with pharmaceutical technology leader TMS, LLC. having developed the nationally marketed Escape Artists brand. He has a deep reservoir of high caliber experience that spans investment banking, entrepreneurship, M&A advisory, and petroleum investments.
Trusted for his intense work ethic and intelligence, Michael has been elected to several board level positions and charged with SEC reporting. He earned his bachelors in political science at La Salle University and a juris doctorate from Dickenson Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Sally Ann Lauren, MS, MBA - Chief Experience Officer
Sally Ann Lauren is the chief experience officer with EVG Extracts. As CXO, Sally oversees new product development and is responsible for developing the branding and marketing strategy.
With two decades of experience executing strategic plans and entrepreneurial ventures of big picture projects, Sally honed her technical, science, creative, and business expertise working with C-level executives in power generation, biotechnology, healthcare, entertainment, and non-profits. Recently, she was the global director of business development with Industrial Motor Power Corporation, a supplier of new, surplus, and used power equipment. Prior to IMP, she founded I BUY LABS to acquire used analytical laboratory technology such as HPLC, UHPLC, MS, GC, spectrophotometers, and other robotic devices to be refurbished and sold in the secondary global markets.
Sally is a strong civic leader. She has acted as an environmental advisor to a US Senator, was a founding team member of the Nevada Cancer Institute, board trustee and gala chair for Oregon Ballet Theater, communications chair for AMIDEAST, and held a dean appointed 3-year term on the Alumni Advisory Council for Yale's School of Management. She earned her bachelor of science in applied ecology from University of California Irvine, a master of science from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a master in business administration from Yale School of Management.
R. Randall Clark, JD - Chief Executive Officer
Randall Clark is the chief executive officer at EVG Extracts. As CEO, Randall is charged with leading the company from its original single partner ownership structure into a large scaled manufacturer.
Randall honed his servant leadership style in with 25 years experience in executive roles at Bear Stearns & Company, Cushman Realty, Cherokee Investment Partners, and Thomas Franchise Solutions becoming adept in investment banking, strategic advisory, business development, capitalization and international franchise building. Most recently he lead the explosive growth of Sola Salon Studios franchises, including distribution channels in excess of 15,000 beauty professionals.
Randall has served as chairman for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of both the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the World Presidents Organization (WPO). He studied political science for his bachelors at the University of Arizona and earned his juris doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law.
Sean D. Lafferty, Eng - Founder and CTO
Sean Lafferty is the founder and chief technology officer at EVG Extracts.
As CTO, Sean oversees the strategy, business development, operations, extraction processes and laboratory, as well as the development of innovative extraction technologies.
Prior to this role, Sean was the vice president of operations and subsequently vice president, technology & strategic projects, for Blue Sun Energy, which he founded, vertically integrated, and was a board member. Under Sean's leadership, Blue Sun raised over $50MM in capital as the company commercialized several new process technologies--including a first-in-the-world commercial scale (30M gal/y) enzymatic biodiesel plant. Sean was also responsible for feedstock procurement, fuel sales/trading, oilseed breeding, farmer coop partnerships, and developing an exclusive authorized distributor network for branded fuel marketing; Blue Sun Fusion.
Sean has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience as an engineer and holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Colorado State University. He lives in Evergreen, Colorado with his wife, Chris, and two children, Keegan and James, where they team up to chase the powder of the nearby ski slopes to telemark and snowboard.
Michael J. McCloskey, JD - COO and General Counsel
Michael McCloskey is the chief operating officer and general counsel at EVG Extracts. As COO and general counsel, Michael oversees the operations and compliance of EVG's business and strategic initiatives.
Michael is a recognized leader in both capital markets and the cannabis industry. Previously, he was the COO and general counsel with pharmaceutical technology leader TMS, LLC. having developed the nationally marketed Escape Artists brand. He has a deep reservoir of high caliber experience that spans investment banking, entrepreneurship, M&A advisory, and petroleum investments.
Trusted for his intense work ethic and intelligence, Michael has been elected to several board level positions and charged with SEC reporting. He earned his bachelors in political science at La Salle University and a juris doctorate from Dickenson Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Sally Ann Lauren, MS, MBA - Chief Experience Officer
Sally Ann Lauren is the chief experience officer with EVG Extracts. As CXO, Sally oversees new product development and is responsible for developing the branding and marketing strategy.
With two decades of experience executing strategic plans and entrepreneurial ventures of big picture projects, Sally honed her technical, science, creative, and business expertise working with C-level executives in power generation, biotechnology, healthcare, entertainment, and non-profits. Recently, she was the global director of business development with Industrial Motor Power Corporation, a supplier of new, surplus, and used power equipment. Prior to IMP, she founded I BUY LABS to acquire used analytical laboratory technology such as HPLC, UHPLC, MS, GC, spectrophotometers, and other robotic devices to be refurbished and sold in the secondary global markets.
Sally is a strong civic leader. She has acted as an environmental advisor to a US Senator, was a founding team member of the Nevada Cancer Institute, board trustee and gala chair for Oregon Ballet Theater, communications chair for AMIDEAST, and held a dean appointed 3-year term on the Alumni Advisory Council for Yale's School of Management. She earned her bachelor of science in applied ecology from University of California Irvine, a master of science from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a master in business administration from Yale School of Management.