Our Staff
Truman Bradley
Truman Bradley is the Executive Director of the Marijuana Industry Group. Truman brought with him 10+ years experience in the Colorado licensed cannabis industry. He brings a reputation for working collaboratively with all stakeholders including neighborhood associations, community members, government regulators, medical patients, and the business community. Truman got his start in the cannabis industry after acquiring a small dispensary in Denver. While growing the company by day, he earned an MBA at night from the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. In school he focused on corporate strategy and supply chain management. Truman then co-founded another new vertically integrated flower and infused products company. Being a member of MIG as a co-owner of his two companies, Truman quickly saw the value in membership and the opportunities that emerged from the relationships formed in MIG. Years later, when Truman would accept the Executive Director position at MIG, he immediately got to work on his mission of of an ever-improving Colorado cannabis industry and carrying out the legacy of the oldest and largest Colorado cannabis trade association.
Stephanie Turner
Stephanie Turner is the Membership and Operations Coordinator at the Marijuana Industry Group. She comes to MIG with over a decade of experience in management and operations. As an operations director in the employment consulting industry she gained valuable experience supporting customer-led marketing and promotional efforts, driving client service, and content creation. In her free time Stephanie enjoys volunteering in her community, cycling, and spending time outdoors.
Our Consulting Teams
We are privileged to retain a team of professionals who work on our behalf for the fair and safe regulation of the marijuana industry at both the state and local levels.
Gold Dome Access, LLC
Kara Miller is the founding organizer and Government Affairs Director of the Marijuana Industry Group. Known as a shrewd negotiator and talented coalition builder, Kara has been instrumental in crafting marijuana regulation, both medical and recreational, representing Colorado's cannabis industry leaders since 2010. She is the sole owner and manager of Gold Dome Access, a government affairs management and lobbying firm. Before establishing Gold Dome Access, Kara served as the legislative liaison for the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment and the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration under former Governor’s Bill Ritter and Bill Owens. A native of Colorado and graduate of Colorado State University, she began her political career working for the Colorado House of Representatives in the Special Services section. After her time working for the General Assembly, Kara served as an “in-house” lobbyist for multiple non-profit organizations and also worked as a contract campaign fundraiser for CRL Associates. In 2011 she served as a member of Mayor Michael Hancock’s transition team for the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses. Kara brings brings more than 15 years of government and political consulting with a proven record of results.
Landon Gates
Landon Gates is a partner in Capitol Focus LLC. Before starting Capitol Focus, Landon worked for Colorado Farm Bureau, serving as the Director of Public Policy for Regulatory and National Affairs. A native from Yuma, Colorado, Landon graduated from Colorado State University in 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science. Landon began his political career with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and has experience in local, state and national politics. Landon has worked several ballot initiative campaigns and worked as a legislative aide for Denver City Council before joining Farm Bureau. Landon has broad experience in lobbying on legislation at the national and state level as well as working on regulatory issues. Landon is currently living in Denver and in 2007 was selected to serve on the Governor’s Pollution Prevention Advisory Board, serving as Chair from 2011 to 2013. In 2011, Landon was appointed Co-Chair of Mayor Michael Hancock’s transition team for Denver’s Department of Environmental Health. Landon currently serves as a member of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program Board of Directors.
Brock Herzberg
Brock Herzberg is a partner in Capitol Focus LLC. Before starting Capitol Focus Brock worked as a full-time employee of the Western Dairy Association, serving as the Executive Director of the Colorado Dairy Political Action Trust / Political Action Committee. A native from Akron, Colorado, Brock graduated from Colorado State University in 2000 with a Bachelors degree in Speech Communications with a minor in Political Science. Brock received his Masters degree in Communications from Colorado State University in 2002. Brock began his political career working in Washington, D.C. in the office of Senator Wayne Allard. After leaving Washington, Brock worked for the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Virginia Farm Bureau before his time with the Western Dairy Association. Brock has extensive knowledge of political issues and has successfully lobbied at the local, state and national levels. In 2011, Brock served as a member of Mayor Michael Hancock’s transition team for the Denver Department of Environmental Health. Brock has also served on the Board of Directors for Advocacy Denver, a non-profit organization providing an active voice and supporting civil rights for people with disabilities.