Stephen Boyd, MBA

Stephen Boyd, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2017, they founded and served as the CEO of Growpacker, Inc, a fully-licensed cannabis co-packing and bottling company. Prior to that, they founded Tisane Teas in 2015. From 2010 to 2016, Stephen worked as a Software Engineer & Business Analyst at Channell, a telecom manufacturer specializing in fiber-optics. Stephen also served as a Product Manager & Sr. Team Lead at Bushman, a leading water tank brand, overseeing profitability and brand development. Early in their career, Stephen played as a Left Handed Pitcher for the San Diego Padres before a career-ending injury.

Stephen Boyd, MBA, attended the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business from 2015 to 2017, where they earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. As a notable achievement, they served as the Class President during their time at the school. Stephen'sprimary areas of focus during their MBA program included Business Strategy, Big Data, and Computer Information Systems.

Prior to pursuing their MBA, Stephen completed their Bachelor's degree at UC Irvine from 2008 to 2010. Stephen majored in Quantitative Economics and Marketing.

In addition to their formal education, Stephen Boyd also obtained certification as an FSCPA Certified FDA Preventative Control Quality Individual from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) in May 2018.