Ed Santillán
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Santillán is an attorney with over 32 years of experience in the fields of Real Estate, Tax, Cannabis & Bankruptcy law. He is a member of the National Cannabis Bar Association. He has handled cases from the state level through appeals before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and in federal court through the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, U.S. Tax Court, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Dallas) and is applying for admission into Maine.
Mr. Santillán graduated with a BS in Biology, with ancillary studies in Chemistry and Psychology from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK. His senior research project & paper involved the use of algicides and their effects on zooplankton in lakes (limnology). He also is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA. While in law school he was the president of the International Law Society and was a member of Juris, The Duquesne Law Magazine.
Mr. Santillán has been a speaker for various professional groups on topics of bankruptcy & tax laws, bankruptcy & farming, and has taught Continuing Legal Education classes for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Beaver County Bar Association and Penn State Beaver Continuing CPA Education / Continuing Legal Education courses.
Bryan Keenan
Investor Relations Officer
Bryan P. Keenan is a practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience in the areas of consumer bankruptcy law, real estate, estate law, business formation (with an emphasis in the restaurant industry) and asset protection.
He is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
He has been a speaker for various professional groups on topics of bankruptcy law and has taught Continuing Legal Education classes for the Allegheny County Bar Association, and Penn State Beaver Continuing CPA Education / Continuing Legal Education courses. He has developed entrepreneurial programs for farmers and assisted financially distressed farmers save their farms through structured repayment plans in Chapter 12 Bankruptcies. He is now focusing his talents/insights with assisting farmers and entrepreneurs to profit from the hemp industry.
Harold Rummell
Director of Agriculture
Mr. Rummell is a third generation farmer in western Pa. He grew up dairy farming, excelling in the areas of Livestock management, animal health, soil preparation and maintenance, as well as planting and harvesting a variety of crops including corn, oats, and hay. He was the owner of Rummell excavating for twelve years, prior to operating an equine business with family.
His background serves him well in developing and troubleshooting all aspects of field operations.
Dr. John Korstad, Ph.D.
Sr. Advisor Phytoremediation
John is a retired Professor of Biology at Oral Roberts Univ. in Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA). His has a Ph.D. in Zoology from the Univ. Michigan. John teaches courses in Zoology, Ecology, Limnology, Marine Ecology, Research, Environmental Science, and Sustainability.
He has extensive experience in aquaculture, including research at The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF) in Trondheim, Norway that was supported by a Fulbright Fellowship. His current research focuses on lake management, algal biofuels, phytoremediation, and sustainable development.
John is on the editorial board of 5 journals, has over 40 professional publications, and is co-editor of 3 books.
John is lends us his expertise in Phytoremediation for the utilization of Hemp to remediate land in order to bring it back to productive environmentally safe use.
Natalie Adams
Senior Advisor Development & Grants
Natalie Adams earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and a Master in Leadership, Business Administration (MBA) from Oral Roberts University. Recent involvements include the Oklahoma Ethics Consortium the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium, the Tulsa Ethics Advisory Committee and The Tulsa Women’s Fellowship.
Adams’ career of fifteen years in real estate included maintaining realtor licenses in Maryland and Delaware, selling lots and homes, and managing a 500+ vacation home community, as well as serving as secretary of its homeowner’s association, working as a marketing director for a 300+ home retirement community, and selling acreage and finished lots to builders and developers for commercial and residential development.
Adams’ fifteen years in non-profit development includes managing the Foundation for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, serving as Development Director for the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Tulsa, and serving as Alumni Relations Director for Oral Roberts University, Executive Director of the ORU Alumni Foundation Board. Her most recent post was Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Oral Roberts University.
Adams’ next chapter involves opening a chocolate, coffee and wine café in Tulsa, OK with her husband, Mike, and four grown children called Chocolate Nosh. She is also involved in assisting AgraPharm and their clients navigate state and federal grant applications for hemp related businesses
Ondréa L. Burton
Senior Advisor & Director of Government Relations
Ondréa L. Burton, a former senior aid to a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives, has established an extensive network of reliable partners and international connections. Recognized for her outstanding presentation skills and expertise in negotiations, Ondréa is a highly valuable asset.
Apart from her role as Director of Government Relations, Ondréa L. Burton also plays a significant role in driving the growth and triumph of the Hemp Industry. Her expertise in renewable energy solutions allows her to contribute to the industry’s advancement. By utilizing her understanding of government processes and legislation, Ondréa actively strives to shape policies that promote the development of renewable energy derived from hemp.
Burton is a dedicated advocate for hemp as a sustainable and renewable energy source. She actively champions legislation and regulations that support the use of hemp biomass in biofuels, biomass power generation, and other eco-friendly energy solutions. Through her work, Burton positions AgraPharm as a key player in this growing sector, highlighting the environmental advantages and economic potential of hemp-based energy.
In addition to her work in renewable energy, Burton utilizes her extensive network as the founder and president of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade. Her connections enable her to drive regional business growth and contribute to the success of AgraPharm. Burton’s expertise in renewable energy solutions has earned her recognition, as demonstrated by her appointment as the United States Department of Energy Justice 40 Ambassador for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.