State Rep. Kelly Cassidy of Illinois, who was a sponsor of the state’s legal weed law, is finding that marijuana has become a family thing.
Cassidy’s wife Candace Gingrich has landed a job with an Elmhurst-based cannabis company.
Revolution Florida, a sister company of Illinois-based marijuana grower and dispensary Revolution Enterprises, has named Candace Gingrich vice president and head of business development for the firm’s operations in Florida.
In a statement, Revolution said Gingrich will “help lead the company’s expansion to Florida” but also serve as the firm’s “ambassador” to the LGBTQ community.
“Candace’s skill sets in creating partnerships, marketing and advocacy, and our shared passion for social equity, made Candace a natural choice,” said CEO Mark de Souza.
“I sought an ethics opinion and got it cleared” by the House ethics officer, Cassidy said. SHe also said that Revolution “has gone above and beyond to make sure Candace had no role in Illinois, just to cover appearances.”
Gingrich will receive no stock options and no profit share, only her salary.
