American Cannabis Company, Inc. reported a leadership change. On May 8, Joe Cleghorn stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and moved into the role of Chairman of the Advisory Board, where he will continue providing strategic guidance and support to the leadership team.
The Board of Directors appointed James Woodend as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, and also named him Chairman of the Board of Directors. The company states there were no disagreements between Mr. Cleghorn and the company regarding operations, policies, or practices, and it highlights Mr. Woodend’s leadership and operational experience as important for its long-term objectives.
American Cannabis Company, Inc. filed a current report describing a change in its leadership. On May 6, 2026, the Board of Directors appointed Griffin Brahms as a member of the Board, effective immediately. This adds a director with focused experience in the regulated cannabis market.
Brahms has nearly a decade of industry experience in account management, business development, and client relations. Since 2018, he has served as an Account Manager at Harmony Extracts in Colorado, concentrating on retail partnerships, operational growth, and strategic business relationships, bringing practical market and customer insight to the boardroom.