A title

Image Box text

Craig Katz, Board Member

Craig joins the Board as Secretary and is currently the Government Relations and Compliance Manager at CBD Kratom after a 40+ year career as a trial attorney, political strategist, entrepreneur and government relations consultant. 

A graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and the John Marshall Law School (University of Illinois-Chicago), Craig has been an Advance Staffer for Vice Presidential Candidate Geraldine Ferraro and Vice President Al Gore. He has acted as a campaign strategist for candidates running for such varied offices as City Council, Congress and Senate. 

 Craig is excited to become a member of the CBD Kratom family at a time of challenge and opportunity for the industry. He looks forward to collaborating with the Team, continuing the CBD Kratom tradition as the industry leader in product and service.

 In his spare time, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife of 38 years , Nancy, his family (especially his 3 grandchildren), golf and reading.

I’m always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let’s connect.

MO Hemp
Statistics

Focused, fearless, and Missouri-strong

Brooklyn Hill
President, MO Hemp Trade

1000+

Hemp-related businesses and jobs currently supported in Missouri

3

major bills influenced or defeated in the last two years.

$1.3 b

$1.3 billion+ projected U.S. hemp market size by 2027 - 2028

100+

Missouri lawmakers contacted by MHTA during the 2024 session.

40+

local businesses have joined the movement to protect hemp-derived cannabinoids.