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Robert V. Catania, CEO, Co-Owner As the owner and operator of Wicked Restaurant and Wine Bar for the past ten years in Mashpee, Rob has employed hundreds of locals. Rob has successfully, and with zero enforcement issues or violations, managed alcoholic beverage licenses, which is another highly regulated industry that is analogous to cannabis and its regulatory treatment at the state level.As a chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America and former partner in the Catania Hospitality Group,Rob brings an attention to detail and a keen eye for process management to each and every business decision. Rob has founded and owned the following Massachusetts businesses: President and Founder Catania Wine Enhancer Inc.; President and founder Wicked Restaurant and Wine Bar Mashpee; President and Founder Wicked Restaurant and Wine Bar Dedham; President and Founder Oak and Ember Whiskey Bar and grill; Founder and General Manager,DW Aquafarm; Executive Chef and Assistant General Manager at The Daniel Webster Inn; Vice President& General Manager, Food&Bev Director,Dan'l Webster Inn; and Food and Beverage Director Cape Codder Resort and Spa. Rob has followed and studied the cannabis legalization process closely and educated himself in manufacturing and handling of cannabis over the last few years. Robs vast culinary and liquor handling knowledge is a great asset in setting this up according to state regulations and developing niche edibles in the market place. William V. Catania,Co-Owner Bill has served as the President of the Catania Hospitality Group since 2006 and has held virtually ever conceivable position in the restaurant and hospitality industry, from maitre'd at the Daniel Webster Inn, to supervising a human resources department. Bill has an extensive track record of operating successful businesses and actively engaging in the hospitality and restaurant industry with a firm focus on the local impacts and role of that industry on the Cape. Industry Involvement: Mass.Restaurant Association,President 1999-00, 1 st Vice President- 1998, Treas. 1997,Asst. Treas. 1996,Vice President- 1994-1995,Director- 1987-1993 Cape Cod Chapter of MRA,, Chairman- 1988-1997 Destination Plymouth,President 1993-1995,Director 1996-Present Cape Cod Community College-Hotel/Restaurant Dept.Advisory Bd. 1998-2006 Plymouth Chamber of Commerce,Director 1994-1997 -Gov.Advisory Commission on Travel&Tourism 1997-2015 Ply. County Convention&Visitor's Bureau,Director—2001-Present Strategic Planning Committee—Mass Office of Travel&Tourism-1999-2000 Executive Committee—Mass Office of Travel&Tourism 2000-2001 Governor's Tourism Recovery Task Force—2001 Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Tourism Pillar Chair-2000-Present Cape.Cod Chamber of Commerce Director—2006-Present Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce—Exec. Comm.—2011-Present Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee—2001-2005 Chair Ply. County Conv. &Visitor's Bureau Marketing Comm.—2002-Present Chairman,Destination Plymouth Marketing Committee-- 1996-Present Mass. Lodging Association Director—2004-2009 MA Tourism Fund Advisory Board,MA International Trade Council—2006 UMass Amherst Hospitality Tourism Mgmt Advisory Council 2011-Present Heritage Museum and.Gardens—Trustee,2011-present Exec Comm. 2012-present Community Volunteerism: