HR Veteran Melissa Temple-Agosta to Guide Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s Talent Acquisition and Commitment to Building High-Performing Corporate Culture
Melissa Temple-Agosta
Human Resources Director
San Diego, CA – July 25, 2016 – Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s (OTC: MJNA) management team today announced that Melissa Temple-Agosta has been hired as Director of Human Resources, reporting directly to Senior Vice President of Operations Blake Schroeder.
With more than 16 years of human resources experience building and training international teams, Mrs. Temple-Agosta will help drive Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s rapid worldwide growth through talent acquisition, creating a high-performing, entrepreneurial-oriented culture, and building infrastructure around the Company’s HR operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Temple-Agosta to the Medical Marijuana, Inc. family,” said CEO ofMedical Marijuana, Inc. Dr. Stuart Titus. “As our company and the multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry continues to experience rapid growth, Mrs. Temple-Agosta’s unique blend of skills and experience will be a great asset as we attract driven team members looking for high-yield careers and an opportunity to get involved on the ground floor with the leading company of an industry set to explode and revolutionize the American economy.”
Prior to joining Medical Marijuana, Inc., Mrs. Temple-Agosta spent 16 years at international cosmetics and beauty products giant L’Oréal in roles of increasing responsibility, based in New York City and Newport Beach, Calif. Most recently, Mrs. Temple-Agosta served as Assistant Vice President of Global Education and Training for a luxury products division of L’Oréal where she oversaw the international development of all educational programs to meet the needs of an exploding business and unique culture. In addition, Mrs. Temple-Agosta has vast experience supporting sales teams by working with executives to create dynamic, international sales-focused initiatives.
“I am beyond excited to join Medical Marijuana, Inc., a dynamic growing company with the overall goal of helping people around the globe gain access to a product that can help alleviate the needless suffering of millions of people,” said Mrs. Temple-Agosta. “I’m looking forward to spreading the word about the plethora of opportunities available in this industry and helping grow a culture here at Medical Marijuana, Inc. that attracts the type of talent commiserate with a company leading the way in the world’s fastest growing industry.”
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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
LEGAL DISCLOSURE
Medical Marijuana Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). These companies do grow, sell, and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution of medical marijuana-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is a natural constituent of hemp oil.
