Dave Vaillencourt

Dave Vaillencourt is a seasoned professional in the cannabis and life sciences industries, currently serving as the Founder and Board Member of S3 Collective since August 2023, where efforts focus on enhancing safety and credibility within the cannabis sector. As the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The GMP Collective since December 2018, Dave leads a team of experts in operational and compliance strategies. Additionally, Dave holds the role of Vice-Chair of Committee D37 on Cannabis at ASTM International and co-founded Cannabis Compliance Alliance in September 2021. Past experiences include serving as a certified auditor and managing cGMP consulting at SGS, as well as working as a research scientist for the Department of Defense at Battelle. Dave's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Earth Systems/Geology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Science degree in Quaternary Science/Climate Change from Northern Arizona University.