Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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James Hammer

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Versatile Managing Partner with 6-year track record of navigating successfully in the emerging field of cannabis sales. Compliance always tops the list, then effectively managing a 24/7 business.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

DE Dispensary OPS
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - Current
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Won ShowGrow Dispensary State and local Approval
  • Developed and administered $12,500,000 start up budget for Wallflower Dispensary

General Partner

GBS Partners, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2014 - Current
  • Prepared entitlement packages for the approval of ShowGrow Dispensary
  • Presented to Clark County Bd of Commissioners for the Special Use Permit - and won!
  • Prepared start-up budget
  • Built out the tenant improvements for the Dispensary

President/Owner/Operator

Westar Development
Las Vegas, NV
03.1985 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed, built, and managed 105 Self Storage facilities
  • Developed, built and managed 850 Apartments
  • Built 500+ Condos and Single Family Houses

Chairman

LV Metropolitan Fiscal Affairs Committee
Las Vegas, NV
06.2009 - 07.2014
  • Oversaw the $650M annual operations budget for Las Vegas Metro police
  • Oversaw the committee of 2 County Commissioners and 2 City Councilmen
  • Final Approval of Police Union Contracts


Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
06.1972

Skills

  • Establishing Effective Relationships Work closely with Government Officials, Partners, Key Vendors

Accomplishments

  • 2005 to 2010 - Raised $62 Million in donations for Nevada Cancer Institute from 2005 to 2010
  • 2006 Honored as one member of the "Vegas Dozen" for business accomplishments and community involvement
  • 2006 honored by Candelighters for work with children with cancer
  • 2010 - Governors Philanthropist of the Year

Timeline

Managing Partner

DE Dispensary OPS
01.2021 - Current

General Partner

GBS Partners, LLC
06.2014 - Current

Chairman

LV Metropolitan Fiscal Affairs Committee
06.2009 - 07.2014

President/Owner/Operator

Westar Development
03.1985 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Illinois University
James Hammer