Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Brian Hanna has been elected President of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) for the 2026-2027 term, becoming the first U.S. military veteran to serve as president of the organization, according to a June 15 announcement.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as President of CANNRA,” said Hanna. “Throughout my public service and military career, I have seen firsthand the value of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. Those same principles are at the heart of CANNRA’s mission. As cannabis policy continues to mature, I look forward to working alongside my fellow regulators to advance knowledge, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and support responsible oversight of this evolving industry.”
Hanna previously served as a CANNRA Board Member during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 terms. His election makes Michigan the first state to have two different cannabis regulators serve as CANNRA President; former Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo held the position during the 2021-2022 term.
“This is an unprecedented and dynamic time for cannabis policy change in the U.S. and abroad,” said Dr. Gillian Schauer, Executive Director of CANNRA. “Our board represents regulators from across the country who are overseeing regulatory programs with a range of marijuana and hemp policies,” she said. “They will be well positioned to support CANNRA members and to help CANNRA bring government officials and stakeholders together for essential conversations in this important moment.”
The newly elected 2026-2027 CANNRA Executive Board includes Brian Hanna (Michigan), Shawn Casey (Virginia), Kirsten Davis-Franklin (Illinois), Andrew Goff (Hawaii), Lila McKinley (Connecticut), Amy Moore (Missouri), Owen Parker (Iowa), and Adria Berry (Oklahoma) as Immediate Past President.
The election took place during CANNRA’s 5th Annual External Stakeholder Meeting in Oklahoma City on June 9-10. The meeting gathered nearly 170 external stakeholders from nationally and internationally focused organizations along with more than 125 government officials representing over 35 states, U.S. territories, federal agencies, tribal nations, and international governments.
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