Niles Christodoulidis
Hands-on cannabis operations. A background in finance and business.
Cannabis processing and operational experience
Niles Christodoulidis is a cannabis processor, business consultant, and founder of Rebel Roots Farms. His experience includes extraction-lab development, cannabis processing, SOPs, and consulting on business operations.
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He works with attorneys and cannabis businesses on questions involving processing, expected yields, operational challenges, and business decisions. His technical experience includes reviewing issues such as over-decarboxylation, solvent hydrolysis, potency loss due to isomerization, and labeling-related compliance failures.
Expert witness trial experience
- Case 21-DR-18301: Niles was first qualified as an expert witness in cannabis processing and distribution and provided trial testimony.
- Case 22-CV-44229: Niles provided expert witness testimony on the record at trial concerning cannabis storage, handling, and the adverse consequences of improper treatment.
Each new matter begins with a discussion of the relevant technical questions, fit, availability, and potential conflicts.
Finance and business background
Niles holds a BBA in Business Finance, summa cum laude, from the University of Memphis. He worked as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch from July 2007 to October 2010 and at The SMC Group from October 2010 to May 2016.
His earlier operations experience includes serving as General Manager at Lenny’s Sub Shop from March 1999 to September 2002 and Director of Operations at The Wrappery from September 2002 to May 2003, supervising four units. His consulting experience spans business structuring, finance, logistics, e-commerce, and branding.
Selected cannabis business roles
- Rebel Roots Farms: CEO and founder, May 2016–present. Developed the business plan and built the facility.
- Delta Alternatives: CEO and founder, December 2019–June 2023. Developed SOPs, product lines, packaging, and e-commerce operations.
- Lava Hemp USA: Managing partner, December 2024–present. Product and packaging development, retail e-commerce, and risk and compliance evaluation.
- Cannabis Consult Pro: Founder, December 2025–present. Expert witness services, facility planning, SOPs, product development, management, and logistics.
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A focused engagement
Start with an idea, question, or operational problem. You do not need completed plans or records to contact Niles. The initial discussion identifies useful support, information to develop or review, proposed fees, deliverables, and timing.