Our team
Workshop Instructors
Chad Olshavsky
dispensary mgmt
Chad Olshavsky is the director of certifications. Specializes in dispensary management and brand creation. He is also the host of Toking Today Podcast.
April Olshavsky
Career coach
April is a cannabis career coach and content creator. She has managed 5 inventory rooms and developed operational dispensary manuals.
Dwayne Bratcher
Advocacy
Dwayne joined as a career advisor in 2015 and helped launch our grassroots campaign. Dwayne famously donned a full cannabis suit and shades while teaching a class held at the SW Expo.
Scott Lee
Cultivation
Scott Lee joined Herbal Risings as a cultivation expert and began leading the workshop in 2015. Scott brings his vast knowledge and sincere appreciation for large-scale plant care.
Andrew Young
Entreprenuer
Andrew Young is a cannabis and hemp entrepreneur. He began teaching our Principles & Standards curriculum in 2015. He specializes in many fields of the industry.
Justin Gurtler
research
Justin first joined Herbal Risings class as a well-researched student. Right away, Justin was hired in a grow. He began teaching for us around 2017. Justin travels the country providing consulting services.
Fun & Informative
The school is fantastic. The class structure really doesn’t waste anytime in teaching you what you need to know. You will be hands during the terpene game. My instructor was an absolute hoot and really helped keep my attention so that I could learn everythingI could. 6/5!! Highly recommend!
Got the Job!!
Awesome training center and staff. I had resume help from April afterwards and I’m happy to say I got the job! April personally reviewed my resume and caught an awful spelling mistake! The personal touch is what sets this class a part from the others.
Work Behind a Dispensary Counter
Great instructor Chad! Helpful tips and great information. Learn all the basics of working behind a dispensary counter. We touch on all the popular products and customer service methods.The atmosphere is fun! Recommended!
Edibles Stories
I recommend Herbal Risings to anyone looking for a cannabis job or just wanting to know everything there is to know about the industry. My favorite parts was the edibles. The instructor peppered in personal stories that had the whole class excited.
Great Refresh!
I had an incredible experience attending the 1 day workshop, I learned a lot and I was also able to refresh a lot of things that I already knew, The instructor, the director and his family, everyone there is very helpful and very nice and are always willing to answer any questions you have plus they’re really comforting to talk to when I needed job seeking support. They blew me away!
Grateful for Herbal Risings
Its a great workshop and so much to learn. I show my certificate proudly on my resume to find a job. I am truly grateful for everything I got from you guys and thank you so much Herbal Risings!