Aaron Bloom
Aaron Bloom, Chief Executive Officer, DocMJ
Bio:
Aaron Bloom serves as the CEO, overseeing the mission and growth of DocMJ. Aaron's passion for
improving patient's lives comes from his background in health care. For more than 20 years Aaron owned,
operated, and represented traditional health care organizations. This experience created a passion for
finding improved ways to relieve suffering. His goal as CEO is to work hard every day to bring relief to all
patients who seek better health and wellness through the medicinal benefits of medical cannabis and
evidence based alternative medicines.
WILLIAM TROUTT, NMD
Dr. William Troutt, NMD, Lead Medical Director, Trulieve
Bio:
Dr. Troutt is an Arizona and Maryland licensed naturopathic doctor with over three decades experience studying and advocating for cannabis-based medicine. Dr. Troutt graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In 2003, he graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine specializing in botanical and natural medicines.
Since 2010, Dr. Troutt has worked exclusively in the cannabis industry. In that time, he has consulted with thousands of medical cannabis patients, top physicians, researchers, public servants, and industry leaders—sharing his extensive practical experience in safe and effective cannabis use. He has created educational materials and protocols for employees, customers, patients, and their caregivers in more than ten State Regulated Medical Cannabis Programs.
Eugene (Gene) Jones
Eugene (Gene) Jones, Executive Director, Can-Ed, Inc.
Bio:
Gene Jones serves as CEO of Southern Waste Information Exchange (SWIX), a non-profit organization which has been operating since 1981 assisting businesses and municipalities with their waste management issues.
In addition, to his day-to-day roll at SWIX, Gene conducts a variety of conferences in the environmental industry sectors. He also formed the Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition and the Florida Industrial Hemp Conference & Exhibition.
Gene is a serial entrepreneur and brings over 40 years of experience with waste management and recycling in senior executive level positions. Gene has successfully founded, built and sold several businesses including Environmental Management & Consulting Services, Inc., Advanced Derived Fuels, LLC, Hazardous Substance and Waste Management Research, Inc., Environmental Industry Conference Management, LLC, FieldClean of Florida, LLC, Lawncare Equipment Sales and Services, LLC, Environmental University, and his latest venture, Florida Industrial Hemp Company, LLC.
Gene is based in Florida and specializes in building strategic relationships with firms and has managed a vast network of associations in many different sectors from his work in organizing conferences such as;
Conferences:
• the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Conference & Trade Show,
• the Waste Conversion Technology Conference & Trade Show,
• the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show,
• the New Life for Closed Gas Stations Conference and Exhibition,
• the International Symposium on the Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites,
• the National Conference on Waste Exchange and Resource Reuse,
• PFAS Forum
• the Florida Industrial Hemp Conference & Exhibition, and
• the Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition.
Associations/Organizations:
• Florida BioFuels & BioEnergy Association, Inc.,
• Recycle Florida Today, Inc.,
• Can-Ed, Inc.,
• Florida Agricultural Plastic Recycling Cooperative, Inc.,
• Florida Environmental Assessors Association, Inc.,
• International Society of Technical & Environmental Professionals, Inc.,
• Florida Brownfields Association, Inc., and
• Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc.
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq.
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. Attorney, Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP
Bio:
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., is a multifaceted legal professional renowned for her expertise in agricultural, cannabis, dietary supplement,regulatory, and trade law. Currently practicing at Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP, Scheril was elected as the International President and Local 12 President of The Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. and is the Founder of the Cannabis HR Council. She sits on the ASTM International D37 Committee on Cannnabis' Executive Committee as the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee. She is also on the Board of one of the longest serving Cannabis Advocacy Organizations, Patients Out of Time. She is regarded internationally for her work on policy related to Global Tribal Community Rights and the Sacramental Use of Cannabis. In February, 2025, she was appointed to The Global Cannabis and Psychedelic Research Collaboratory and the Intersectional Research in Stigmatized Communities (iRISE) Laboratory at the University of Miami Cannabis Nurse Task Force as and Advisory Board Member and is now serving on the Board of the Georgia Cannabusiness Chamber of Commerce . She is on the Board of Black Gotham in New York City. Scheril was recently nominated in the “Reformer of the Year” category of the Cannademix Community Impact Awards and also nominated by Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana in the “Diversity Champions Award: Individual Trailblazer Category”.
In addition to her legal prowess, her vast experience includes serving as the Former Chief Operating Officer of the JUSTÜS Foundation and Chair of the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board.
Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Scheril has been named one of the Top 12 Cannabis Attorneys in Florida by The Daily Business Review and honored in the High Times 100 and the Top 28 Most influential African Americans in the history of the United States with regards to Drug and Cannabis Policy by Honeysuckle Magazine. She is a Florida licensed Hemp Farmer and a Research Farmer for the University of Florida. In 2026 she was honored as the 100 Black People who built the Cannabis Industry.
Committed to advocacy and community service, Scheril serves on various boards and is the President of consulting firm Green Sustainable Strong, LLC. Her dedication extends to volunteering with the Winrock Foundation, delivering Marketing training to Farmers in Ghana, Africa.
Scheril's dynamic career trajectory, spanning legal practice, education, advocacy, and community service, reflects her unwavering commitment to excellence and social justice.