Leading cannabis payroll and HR provider expands influence in national policy discussions as industry enters critical regulatory phase
[Vista, CA, May 4, 2026] — Green Leaf Business Solutions, the cannabis industry’s leading partner in payroll and human resources, today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Marc Rodriguez has joined the board of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable (USCR), one of the most influential policy organizations shaping the future of cannabis regulation in the United States.
In addition to Rodriguez’s board appointment, Green Leaf Business Solutions has officially joined USCR as a member organization, further embedding the company within the highest levels of industry advocacy and policy development.
This milestone comes at a pivotal moment for the cannabis industry, as federal rescheduling conversations gain traction and the gap between growth and operational credibility comes into sharper focus. Operators, financial institutions, and policymakers are navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment with heightened scrutiny around compliance, labor practices, and operational infrastructure.
“For years, the conversation around cannabis has focused on growth, capital, and expansion. What’s becoming clear is that infrastructure is what determines who lasts. Payroll, HR, and workforce compliance aren’t back-office functions anymore, they’re part of the industry’s credibility layer. Joining the board of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable gives us the opportunity to make sure that reality is reflected in how policy gets shaped,” said Marc Rodriguez, CEO and Co-Founder of Green Leaf Business Solutions.
The U.S. Cannabis Roundtable is widely regarded as a leading voice in federal cannabis reform, bringing together top operators, ancillary service providers, and policy experts to advocate for responsible regulation, financial access, and industry standardization.
As federal policy conversations accelerate, including those tied to potential rescheduling, the industry is facing a new level of institutional attention. That shift is placing greater emphasis on how cannabis businesses operate beneath the surface, from workforce compliance to financial and regulatory discipline.
Rodriguez’s appointment signals a growing recognition of workforce infrastructure as a critical component of the industry’s maturation. As cannabis companies scale, issues surrounding payroll compliance, employee classification, benefits administration, and labor risk have become increasingly central to both operational success and regulatory trust.
“The next chapter of cannabis will be defined less by hype and more by discipline. How companies manage their people, their compliance, and their operations will matter just as much as top-line growth. Through our work with the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, we’re focused on helping shape a policy environment that supports that kind of sustainable, credible growth,” Rodriguez added.
Green Leaf Business Solutions has built its reputation by helping cannabis companies operate with the same level of rigor and compliance expected in more established industries. Its inclusion in USCR, and Rodriguez’s elevation to the board, positions the company to contribute directly to conversations shaping the future of cannabis at the federal level.
As regulatory momentum builds, companies that can demonstrate operational rigor are increasingly shaping how the industry is understood at the federal level.
To learn more about Green Leaf Business Solutions, visit https://greenleafbizsolutions.com/
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About Green Leaf Business Solutions
Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions Inc. is the cannabis industry’s premier partner in human resources and payroll. Guided by the motto Partner, Not Provider, Green Leaf goes beyond transactional services by educating clients from the ground up to ensure compliance and support sustainable growth. With a deep network of resources and a cross-trained team spanning banking, HR, and payroll specialties, Green Leaf delivers scalable, tailored solutions that empower small to mid-sized cannabis businesses to thrive. In 2025, Green Leaf was recognized by Inc. as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Pacific and earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, establishing Green Leaf as both the most trusted partner and the leading innovator in cannabis HR and payroll. The company was also named one of Cannabis Business Times’ 2026 Best Companies to Work For.