Jeremy Shechter is the Chief Operating Officer of Bickel Consulting—where he oversees development and design of cultivation facilities, operational plans, SOPs, and much more for Bickel’s commercial cannabis clients in more than 15 states. His focus is on the implementation of advanced controls, automation, irrigation systems, and operational strategies for clients and utilizes a vast network of vendors, partners, and specialists to make projects streamlined and successful. Jeremy has worked in the regulated cannabis industry since 2017, where he served as VP of Operations for Buckeye Relief, one of Ohio’s largest and most successful cannabis companies. He has also worked in the broader controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry since 2014. Jeremy brings to Bickel a strong technical background with an agricultural engineering degree from The Ohio State University, focusing on the manipulation of natural systems and advanced technology. His experience working with LEAN manufacturing principles, financial modeling and data analysis, and management strategies throughout his career makes him an extremely valuable resource for Bickel Consulting clients.