Chief Executive Officer
Location: Chicago, IL
michael@quantum9.net
+1-888-716-0404 ext 801
Looking for a subject matter expect for a story or piece? Our CEO, Michael Mayes, is a patient advocate and cannabis licensing expert.
We have appeared in over 150 news publications including the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, High Times, Fox News, ABC, The Business Journals, Crain’s Business, Tampa Tribune, Yahoo Finance, Tampa Tribune, Sativa Magazine, CBC and the Daily Herald amongst others. Quantum 9’s media appearances include several CBS and WGN appearances and international presence on BNN Commodities in Canada.
With the increasing popularity of the cannabis industry, there is a need for an expert opinion. We are a trusted advisor for many media outlets.
In 2012, Quantum 9, Inc. started creating a custom regulatory compliance application focusing on tracking all aspects of cultivation from seed to cannabis acquisition by a customer or patient. The firm was founded by Michael Mayes who has managed and coordinated custom development projects with Fortune 500 companies such as Rubbermaid, Unilever, and General Dynamics. After over two years in development, the application entered the beta testing phase on July 1st, 2013.
The consulting practice gained enormous popularity with the addition of Ed Rosenthal in December of 2012. Ed Rosenthal is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on cannabis. For the last 35 years, he has worked as a cultivation expert, researcher, writer, teacher and activist. His volume of works covers marijuana gardening, law, social policy, and culture. The company transitioned from a limited liability company to a corporation in mid-2013 garnering seed capital investments. The firm now practices in the United States, Canada, and France and is internationally known as one of the most trusted names in cannabis consulting and technology.
In 2015, Quantum 9 was awarded the CannaAwards Most Disruptive Technology Award for technology excellence. In 2016, Quantum 9 was voted number one international marijuana consulting firm by Corporate Visions Magazine, a UK based publishing company.
Illinois Is Paving The Way For The Nation’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Markets As of late May 2019, Illinois is the first state to legalize adult-use marijuana cultivation and sales through its legislator. Better…
Expert Cannabis Consultant, Michael Mayes Discusses Potential Lawsuits From Big Cannabis Companies While Applying For Licenses In this article, the Marijuana Business Daily discusses the increase of lawsuits from cannabis companies against state…
Expert Cannabis Consultant, Michael Mayes Discusses Medical Marijuana Customers in Illinois Since Illinois legalized medical marijuana in 2013, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program experienced many ups and downs. Although the cannabis industry…
From Then to Now: Cannabis in Canada In 2001, Canada legalized the usage of medical marijuana. Taking about 17 years, the nation legalized adult-use cannabis in 2018. Though Canada’s progress toward legalizing recreational…
This Is Why Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Illinois Are Cash Only Currently, medical marijuana dispensaries in Illinois only accept cash. This is because many banks and credit card companies are hesitant to pursue…
Medical Marijuana in New York Legalized in 2014 The race to accessible marijuana in the United States continues to grow. Currently, the US consists of 33 medical marijuana states and 11 adult-use marijuana…
Accessible Medical Marijuana in Fayetteville is Now Open for Business Finally! The wait for medical marijuana in Fayetteville, Arkansas is officially over. Establishing accessible medical marijuana in Fayetteville has been overall hectic. With…
Forbes Business Council Member, Michael Mayes Discusses His Expertise as CEO of the Cannabis Consulting Firm, Quantum 9 Committed to revolutionizing the cannabis industry, Michael Mayes is the founder of the cannabis consulting…
Acanza Operational Cannabis Consultant, Thomas Mayes, Discusses the Opening of the Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Fayetteville It’s been an ongoing journey to medical marijuana in Fayetville. At last! The third medical marijuana dispensary…
The Progression of Medical To Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois Although Illinois begins its legalization of adult-use marijuana on January 1st, 2020, the journey to get there was a process. Starting in 2013, Illinois…
Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois Finally! Illinois is the 11th state to legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana *cue ugly cry* What does this mean? Starting January 1st, 2020, Illinoisians can legally possess cannabis in accordance…
Finally, Marijuana In Illinois Adult-use (recreational) marijuana in Illinois is now legal starting in January 2020. The table below outlines the following allotments for the possession of cannabis in Illinois starting January 1st,…
The U.S. cannabis industry sales forecast to value at $80 billion by 2030. Do you want in? If so, keep in mind, in order to be a successful cannabis business, it’s important to…
Forbes Chicago Business Council Features Cannabis Entrepreneur, Michael Mayes Committed to transforming the cannabis industry, expert cannabis consultant, Michael Mayes, recognizes the value in continuously evolving his professional influence. As the founder and…
Cannabis Consultant, Michael Mayes Discusses Fayetteville’s First Medical Dispensary An agonizing wait turns to promising anticipation! At last, the first medical dispensary in Fayetteville, Arkansas advances its race toward launching its opening day….
Cannabis Consultant Discusses Business Opportunites for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia Currently, the wait for medical marijuana in West Virginia is quite painful to watch, but how long will this last? Expert marijuana…
It’s not what you know but who you know. In a world filled with uncertainty, chaos, yet endless opportunity, it is essential to know that the connections made are vital. For entrepreneurs and…
The Rise of Medical Dispensaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas Marijuana consultant Michael Mayes is featured in the Fayetteville Flyer to discuss the status of medical dispensaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As the founder and CEO of…
Cannabis Consultant on Industry Innovation Plexus Media featured the MJBizCon conference, the world’s largest cannabis convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here, industry leaders addressed upcoming trends and forecasts within the industry. Michael…
Cannabis Consultant Featured on NWA News Michael Mayes, a marijuana consultant and founder of Quantum 9, was featured in Fox 24 NWA News. Mayes and the team at Quantum 9 have worked eagerly…
Marijuana Consultant featured as guest speaker at Mississippi State Capitol Michael Mayes, founder and CEO of Chicago based Marijuana Consulting firm Quantum 9, was featured in a CBS WJTV Jackson 12 original feature and USA…
VoyageChicago Marijuana Piece The VoyageChicago Marijuana Staff sat down with CEO and Founder, Michael Mayes, from Quantum 9. The Chicago River North Native has been providing cannabis consulting services for the last six years. …
August 24, 2013 | By Larry Yellen Chris Bochenski is a Chicagoan who’s pushing software to track marijuana manufacturing and sales. In response to the question on Illinois’ future looking bright, Bochenski added,…
July 30, 2017 | by Phil Wong https://www.highcanada.net/single-post/2017/07/30/Creating-Awareness-with-Michael-Mayes Phil Wong from High! Canada interviews Michael Mayes CEO from Quantum 9 about firejeffsessions.com
Matthew Kind sat down with Michael Mayes, CEO of Quantum 9, to chat with him about his recent international cannabis consulting and how difficult it is to obtain licenses in merit-based states and…
Getting Hired as a Grower Quantum 9 discusses the major aspects of getting hired as a grower in the cannabis space. In addition, cultivators are a unique breed. The best of the bunch…
January 2017 | By ACQ5 Quantum 9’s CEO Michael Mayes featured on the cover of Gamechangers magazine. Gamechangers is a magazine that features entrepreneurs from around the world making an impact in their…
October 2016 | By Corporate Visions Magazine Quantum 9 CEO Michael Mayes featured in Corporate Visions Magazine October issue. His company specializes in linking wealthy corporations to the cannabis industry. The company’s expertise…
CannaInsider names Michael Mayes one of the most Influential Voices in Cannabis Consulting By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Piece Michael Mayes was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Michael Mayes has worked with the governments of Illinois, Kentucky…
The Value of Automation By Jonathan Katz July 2016 http://magazine.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/july-2016/the-value-of-automation.aspx
Medical marijuana businesses anxious as patient numbers remain low By Robert McCoppin July 2, 2015 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-medical-marijuana-new-patients-met-20150702-story.html
Michael Mayes Speaking Engagement http://expo.hybrid.life/speakers/michael-mayes/
By MJIC January 27, 2016 36 Days Until Stephen Goldner Explores Life After Legalization
January 18, 2016 by Marijuana Business Daily Michael Mayes, CEO of Quantum 9 Inc., a Chicago-based cannabis consultancy, told the paper that adding “chronic pain” to the list of qualifying conditions would be…
Medical marijuana shops: We need more customers By Katlyn Smith 1/18/2016 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160117/business/160119045/
November 10th, 2015 By Jamie Sotonoff http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151109/news/151108917/
Patients who need medical marijuana face daunting obstacles in Illinois BY MIKE FITZGERALD SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article34284033.html#storylink=cpy
3,000 Illinois residents approved for medical cannabis cards BY MIKE FITZGERALD SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article33586308.html#storylink=cpy
July 14th, 2015 By John Schroyer Illinois MMJ Program Success Requires 600% Patient Growth
BY GENEVIEVE LEFRANC JULY 10, 2015 http://dailyreckoning.com/no-more-blowing-smoke-high-gains-in-profitable-pot/
Is New York’s Medical Marijuana Doomed to Burn Out? by Aaron Lowinger/ Jul. 6, 2015 8am EST http://www.dailypublic.com/articles/07062015/new-yorks-medical-marijuana-doomed-burn-out
June 19th, 2015 By Associated Press http://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/7/71/704939/marijuana-cash-problem-illinois-tax-collection
Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions June 17 – 19, 2015 | New York, NY http://www.cannabisfn.com/conference/cannabis-world-congress-business-expositions/
‘Embarrassingly Low’ Patient Count in Illinois a Big Concern for MMJ Businesses By John Schroyer June 16, 2015 ‘Embarrassingly Low’ Patient Count in Illinois a Big Concern for MMJ Businesses
May 8, 2015 | By John Schroyer and Tony C. Dreibus Week in Review: WA Rec Sales Balloon, NV Moves Closer to Launch + Puerto Rico Legalizes MMJ
May 6, 2015 | By Danica Coto http://www.hightimes.com/read/puerto-rico-rejects-smoking-marijuana-medicinal-purposes
Patient Advocacy and Community Outreach Drive Successful Dispensaries By: Matt Berg April 24, 2015 Patient Advocacy and Community Outreach Drive Successful Dispensaries
Entrepreneurs Enter the Green Rush with Technology By: Matt Berg April 23, 2015 http://mjinews.com/entrepreneurs-enter-green-rush-technology/
Quantum 9 Aims To Land Lucrative Oregon Marijuana ‘Seed To Sale’ Tracking Contract Posted by Johnny Green April 15, 2015 Quantum 9 Aims To Land Lucrative Oregon Marijuana ‘Seed To Sale’ Tracking Contract
Chicago businessmen follow promise of medical marijuana Published: Saturday, April 4, 2015 10:54 p.m. CDT By CARLA K. JOHNSON – AP Medical Writer http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/04/03/chicago-businessmen-follow-promise-of-medical-marijuana/ap6xap5/?page=2
Chicago businessmen follow promise of medical marijuana By Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer POSTED: 04/03/15, 6:10 AM PDT http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/ZZ/20150403/NEWS/150408386
CannAwards March 31, 2015 Quantum 9 was awarded Most Disruptive Technology by CannAwards. https://cannawards551c69dd76ca1.splashthat.com/
Heliospectra Builds Meaningful Relationships within the medical Cannabis Industry By Heliospectra March 19, 2015 https://www.heliospectra.com/blog/heliospectra-builds-meaningful-relationships-within-medical-cannabis-industry
Pot Unpacked Posted by Marissa Boulanger Date: February 24, 2015 Pot Unpacked
February 6, 2015 | By Associated Press http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/349800/rauner-issued-medical-marijuana-licenses-before-fbi-background-checks
February 6, 2015 | By John Schroyer http://mmjbusinessdaily.com/suggested-head-week-in-review-illinois-a-launchpad-for-mj-companies-with-an-eye-for-national-expansion/
Rauner issued marijuana licenses before FBI background checks By Associated Press | February 5, 2015 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-rauner-issued-marijuana-licenses-before-fbi-background-check-20150205-story.html
Rauner issued marijuana licenses before FBI background check By CARLA K. JOHNSON – Associated Press – Thursday, February 5, 2015 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/5/rauner-issued-marijuana-licenses-before-fbi-backgr/
Heliospectra Offers Solutions Beyond Lighting By: Caroline Cahill January 28, 2015 Heliospectra Offers Solutions Beyond Lighting
Medical Marijuana Update: Cannigistics brings Calyx (V.CYX) in from the cold dead prairies Chris Parry | January 27, 2015 Read more at http://www.stockhouse.com/news/newswire/2015/01/27/medical-marijuana-update-cannagistics-brings-calyx-(v-cyx)-in-from-the-cold-dead-prairies#EM4dBtRw5vP7a2sL.99″
January 18th, 2015 By Katlyn Smith http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160117/business/160119045/
January 10, 2015 | By Mike Fitzgerald http://www.bnd.com/2015/01/10/3602731_medical-cannabis-advocates-predict.html?rh=1
December 27, 2014 | By Renata Sandor http://www.meetadvisors.com/minimizing-your-mistakes/s2e20-michael-mayes-ceo-and-founder-of-quantum-9-inc
November 18, 2014 | By Michael Pollick Bob Marley family lends reggae legend’s name to cannabis brand
September 16, 2016 Michael Mayes spoke at the International Pharmaceutical Academy for the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. http://www.ipacanada.com/Marihuana_Medical_Purposes_2014/
Speaking Engagement Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo By International Cannabis Association Michael Mayes
Medical marijuana: ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ for state pot growers By Katlyn Smith September 7, 2014 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140907/news/140908787/
ILLINOIS CANNABIS PROFESSIONALS NETWORK IN CHICAGO By The National Cannabis Industry Association SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 Illinois Cannabis Professionals Network in Chicago
‘Fort Knox’ security for Illinois medical marijuana By AP August 15, 2014 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140815/NEWS03/140819880/fort-knox-security-for-illinois-medical-marijuana
July 25, 2014 | By Chris Walsh http://mmjbusinessdaily.com/what-it-will-take-to-land-a-coveted-mmj-business-license-in-illinois/
Illinois Consultants Promise Jobs, Tax Revenue to Small Towns July 14, 2014 Illinois Consultants Promise Jobs, Tax Revenue to Small Towns
Illinois towns see jobs ahead in medical marijuana By CARLA K. JOHNSON • 7/12/14 12:34 PM http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/illinois-towns-see-jobs-ahead-in-medical-marijuana/article/feed/2148601
CannaBusiness 101: Know in Order to Grow By: Matt Berg July 1, 2014 CannaBusiness 101: Know in Order to Grow
Soil, Sustainability & Sun Illuminate Cannabis Business Summit By: Matt Berg June 27, 2014 Soil, Sustainability & Sun Illuminate Cannabis Business Summit
Vida Cannabis (Canada) Files Licensed Commercial Producer Application With Health Canada By Vida Cannabis May 12, 2014 http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/vida-cannabis-canada-files-licensed-commercial-producer-application-with-health-canada-1908864.htm
Vida Cannabis signs design-build contract with Lindsay Construction Published on May 07, 2014 http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2014-05-07/article-3715648/Vida-Cannabis-signs-design-build-contract-with-Lindsay-Construction/1
Vida Cannabis Corp. Appoints Pritesh Kumar Chief Cannabinoid Research Scientist and Quality Assurance Officer of Vida Cannabis (Canada) Ltd. By Vida Cannabis April 30, 2014 http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/vida-cannabis-corp-appoints-pritesh-kumar-chief-cannabinoid-research-scientist-quality-1904786.htm
Vida Cannabis (Canada) Ltd. Appoints Derek Ogden Chief Operating Officer and Responsible Person in Charge By Vida Cannabis April 25, 2014 http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/vida-cannabis-canada-ltd-appoints-derek-ogden-chief-operating-officer-responsible-person-1903185.htm
Medical pot backers, foes in Florida eye potential rules By William March | Tribune Staff Published: March 23, 2014 http://www.tbo.com/news/politics/medical-pot-backers-foes-in-florida-eye-potential-rules-20140323/
Apeks Supercritical Featured in Sativa Magazine! By APecks Supercritical March 2, 2014 Apeks Supercritical Featured in Sativa Magazine!
January 14, 2014 | By Joe Sonka http://leoweekly.com/news/medical-bluegrass
January 13, 2014 | By Kevin Gibson http://insiderlouisville.com/news/2014/01/13/cannabis-academy-draws-crowd-legalization-kentucky-near/
January 11, 2014 | By Sherrell Hubbard Quantum 9 Cannabinoid Research Scientist Pritesh Kumar featured in WAVE 3 news story. http://www.wave3.com/story/24426386/cannabis-academy-comes-to-louisville
Sky-High Local Fees the Future for MMJ Businesses? By Weedwiize January 3, 2014 http://weedwiize.com/read_morenews.php?id=NTI=&category=MTI=
10 Tips for US Companies Looking to Enter Canada’s $1B Medical Marijuana Market December 4, 2013 10 Tips for US Companies Looking to Enter Canada’s $1B Medical Marijuana Market
By Ellen Jean Hirst Posted Nov. 3, 2013 @ 12:01 am http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20131103/LIFESTYLE/311039943
By Katie Rucke August 28, 2013 Report: Scammers Are Taking Advantage Of America’s Marijuana Boom
August 27, 2013 | By Burt Constable http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130827/news/708279956/?interstitial=1
