Get to Know Our Advisors

Get to know the expert cannabis consulting team with a proven track record of getting the job done right the first time.

Michael Maibach

• Former CEO & Founder of Lab Society LLC, leading extraction/refinement equipment supplier
  • Built to $25m revenue in 4 years
• Instructed 500+ students in cannabis extraction/refinement
• Successful exit into publicly traded roll-up in 2021
• Obtained 10+ patents in cannabis refinement technologies
• Founder & Partner in industry-leading consulting platform
• Partners founded leading and first educational firm in cannabis space (2016)
• ERS taught over 50 courses over 5 years
• Mike taught over 500 students on cannabis extraction, refinement, and safety techniques 
• Students from around world, all walks of life, including PhDs 
• Partners built multiple leading extraction equipment companies
• Speaking engagements & panels on compliance, safety, methodology, GMP, etc.
• Educational content creation/collaboration for schools, including Community College of Denver, and LSSU
• Contributor and writer for UL TG 44002, Mike wrote entire post processing section
• Speaking participant for USA for ISO IWA 37, international standards for cannabis processing

Josh Rutherford

Josh Rutherford is a leading expert in the cannabis industry and an accomplished entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he has founded multiple successful companies and has become a well-respected thought leader in the cannabis space.

As the founder of several cannabis-related businesses, Josh has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the industry, including equipment manufacturing, cultivation, extraction, distribution, and retail. He has a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist within the cannabis market, and he has a proven track record of navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Josh is a passionate advocate for the benefits of cannabis and is committed to promoting education and awareness around its use. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented at numerous industry events and conferences, sharing his insights and expertise with audiences around the world.

With his deep knowledge of the cannabis industry, combined with his business acumen and passion for advocacy, Josh Rutherford is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is sure to captivate any audience. Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest trends and developments in the cannabis space or seeking advice on how to navigate the industry’s unique challenges, Josh is the ideal speaker for your next event.

Kevin Serwatowski

Kevin is a highly-motivated, energetic, and top performing leader and strategy consultant, with over 11 years in the cannabis industry. He spent time studying and practicing concepts of organizational learning, leadership, self-improvement, and systemic thinking.

Much of which was obtained during his MBA which he completed in 2015. Spending most of his early career in sales leadership, corporate business development, manufacturing, and marketing, he transitioned into a serial entrepreneur very early on.

Starting and exiting his first company in college, Kevin built several small businesses while still simultaneously working in a more corporate setting. This is where he gained most of his success and unique expertise from. He was able to apply entrepreneurial and corporate (and therefore more structured) thought processes into a hybrid approach to help organizations thrive and be profitable in a rapidly growing but still generally new industry, cannabis.

Working with major global organizations such as Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Keyence Corporation, and most recently with recently combined companies Precision Extraction Solutions, Pure Pressure, Cascade, and Lab Society, Kevin has an impressive resume of accomplishments and vast experience in business and entrepreneurship.

As his ventures grew larger and more successful he began consulting for various companies and specific projects, and began building his project portfolio. Most recently he decided to form Elevated Advisory Group with long time partners and friends in the industry to fill a much needed gap in the space.

As an operator himself and partner in a multi-location dispensary and commercial grow in Michigan, and spending 6 years in cannabis processing and extraction, he became very well rounded in the cannabis space. Not to mention a global cannabis network that reaches far and wide. Both his passion and focus are in cannabis and he hopes to show this through helping his clients on behalf of EAG.

Patrick King

Patrick is a sales and business development professional with 10+ years of experience focused on new business growth. During this time, he was responsible for over $70M in revenue generation in the entertainment and cannabis industry. Patrick excels in helping clients of various size and scale to strategically plan and build end-to-end solutions for their business.

Through data analysis and unmatched industry expertise, he has guided companies from the startup phase through to a successful exit strategy. As an executive & advisory member for several firms, he has a passion for leading, coaching, and motivating teams to help them achieve success. Patrick’s goal is to use his knowledge and skillset to make an impact on whatever organization he is advising for.