Gary Johnson named CEO of marijuana products company, Cannabis Sativa

The announcement of the acquisition of Nevada company, Kush Monday, Cannabis Sativa, Inc appointed former New Mexico governor and Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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In addition to Johnson’s appointment, the company named Steve Kubby, the founder of Kush, the 1998 Libertarian Party of California candidate for Governor of California and an author on drug policy reform, as its Chairman.

“The successful completion of the merger represents a major milestone for Cannabis Sativa, Inc.” said Gary Johnson, President and CEO. “With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington, we are already seeing that the demand is significant. We believe the opportunity is here to deliver products that could change the world for the better,” continued Johnson.

Johnson, who will be paid $1 a year and receive equity in the company said, “I generally believe this is changing the planet for the better. It also is a bet on the future … We think we have the creme de la creme of marijuana products.”