New Mexico's #1 Resource For All Things CANNABUSINESS
The Canna Brothers team
The Team
The team at Canna Brothers Development has over 30 years of combined cannabis experience and has helped over 70 new cannabis businesses enter the dynamic New Mexico market. With a focus on policy and procedure, regulatory compliance, facility design, operational training, employee training and much more, our team is ready to assist with your cannabusiness project. Our focus is both on short-term and long-term viability of your business and with our real industry experience, we have likely dealt with it. Regardless of what license type you are seeking, we can help from start to finish and beyond. Production, manufacturing and retail establishments require a unique approach, and your business is no different.
The Partners
Austin Overpeck (right) - Austin started his career in the New Mexico cannabis industry in 2013 and ultimately acted as Chief Operations Officer for Reynold Greenleaf & Associates until co-founding Canna Brothers Development in 2021. During Austin’s career in the cannabis industry, he oversaw all aspects of cannabis cultivation, distribution, and manufacturing, safety and security, compliance with regulation, policy and procedure management, testing strategy, and designed and managed the construction of multiple dispensaries, commercial cannabis farms, and manufacturing facilities. In addition, Austin has many years of design experience, creating, editing, and reading CAD floorplans and schematics and looks forward to applying what he learned in the cannabis industry to forward-thinking facility design.
Jesse Eddings (middle) - Jesse started building and outfitting commercial cannabis farms in 2015 with one of the largest indoor producers in New Mexico. During this time, Jesse also managed one of the largest cannabis-specific maintenance teams and understands the importance of prompt and professional repair or replacement of equipment. Jesse obtained his General Contractor’s license in 2018 with the intention of using his extensive facilities and construction knowledge to build greenhouses and commercial cannabis facilities. Jesse also owns JWE Constructs and has a deep understanding of construction regulation and management for both commercial and residential projects. Jesse co-founded Canna Brothers Development in 2021 and is excited to bring his construction knowledge to the benefit of our clients.
Joe Hazle (left) - Joe Hazle is the founder of Genesis Organics, one of the most successful outdoor and greenhouse cannabis producers in New Mexico. Joe started cultivating hemp with his wife after the passing of the Hemp Farming Act in 2018 bringing with him extensive farming knowledge from many years as an alfalfa farmer. Joe’s understanding of the cannabis plant and how to utilize the natural environment of New Mexico’s legendary climate is unmatched in the state. Joe also has many years of construction experience and has constructed numerous greenhouses around the state. Joe co-founded Canna Brothers Development to give a head-start to Cannabusiness entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the outdoor and greenhouse market.