Edmund M. DeVeaux

When the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association formed as the state’s first and largest cannabis trade organization, Edmund DeVeaux was named as a policy advisor to help advance the association’s mission of forming a responsible and sustainable New Jersey cannabis industry. With a wealth of experience in matters of diversity and economic development, Mr. DeVeaux’s sphere of influence has grown in the cannabis industry. Often recognized as New Jersey’s lead professional African American lobbyist in the cannabis space, he has made numerous appearances on the topics of medical and adult-use cannabis, and business opportunities in cannabis with advocates Sativa Cross, Minorities for Medical Marijuana, and Mannada Events. An accomplished executive, Mr. DeVeaux’s corporate career includes leadership roles with the country’s largest multinational water-related service and environmental companies.