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Niles Christodoulidis
Cannabis Processing Expert | Facility Consultant | Court-Approved Expert Witness | Business Strategist
Niles Christodoulidis brings a rare blend of financial acumen, operational discipline, and cannabis industry expertise to every project he touches. With nearly a decade of hands-on cannabis processing experience and a deep background in business development, Niles is a trusted guide for entrepreneurs, operators, and legal professionals navigating the complex world of cannabis extraction and operations.
As the founder and operator of *Rebel Roots Farms, Inc., Niles has remained a fixture in Oregon’s tightly regulated recreational and medical cannabis markets since 2016. He has personally **built four extraction labs—now fully operational in **Oregon, Tennessee, and Massachusetts—and has consulted on cannabis processing projects in **Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and South Dakota*. His ability to adapt to varying local laws makes him an invaluable asset to operators scaling across multiple jurisdictions.
Niles’ nearly 10 years in cannabis processing means he doesn’t just offer textbook advice—he helps clients avoid *expensive mistakes he's seen (and made) firsthand
- Hydrolyzing alcohols/gases rendering solvents unusable
- Over-decarboxylation destroying active cannabinoids
- Isomerization issues reducing or eliminating potency
- Labeling mishaps forcing full product relabels or destruction
By identifying these risks early, Niles helps teams *save tens of thousands of dollars* and keep projects on track from day one.
Niles’ credibility is backed by legal recognition: he was named a *court-approved expert witness* in *Oregon case 21-DR-18301*. He is qualified to testify on
- Expected extraction yields, timeframes, and outcomes
- Comparative methods and material inputs
- banking and logistics Business hurdles specific to cannabis operators—especially in
By identifying these risks early, Niles helps teams *save tens of thousands of dollars* and keep projects on track from day one.
Niles’ entrepreneurial journey started well before cannabis. After earning a *Bachelor of Business Science (BBS) in Finance* from the *University of Memphis* in 2006—*graduating 3rd overall and #1 in his concentration—he went on to become a **CRPC-certified Financial Advisor and Training Manager with Merrill Lynch* (2007–2010). He then founded his own firm, *The SMC Group*, a financial management practice in Memphis that he led from 2010–2016.
Prior to his finance career, Niles was instrumental in *launching and scaling Lenny’s Sub Shop* into a national franchise chain, helping the brand grow from 1 unit to over 60 locations between 1998–2002
Beyond lab design and processing, Niles offers *turnkey business development consulting*, including
- Company structuring and role delegation
- Accounting systems and financial workflows
- Marketing strategy and brand identity
- Website development and e-commerce setup
- Hemp-compliant credit card processing
- Merchandising and logo apparel
- Legal interstate logistics and fulfillment
Whether you’re building your first extraction lab, preparing for legal testimony, or scaling a cannabis brand across state lines, Niles Christodoulidis offers unmatched experience, strategic insight, and grounded leadership.
Cannabis Consultant | Extraction Expert | BBS Finance | Court-Approved Witness
Condensed Professional Profile
Niles Christodoulidis is a veteran cannabis processor, financial strategist, and business consultant with nearly 10 years of hands-on experience building extraction labs and scaling cannabis operations. He is the founder of Rebel Roots Farms and has built labs across Oregon, Tennessee, and Massachusetts, with additional consulting projects in MD, MS, OK, and SD.
A court-approved expert witness (Oregon Case 21-DR-18301), Niles is qualified to testify on cannabis processing methods, expected yields, and operational challenges—including banking and logistics issues in the hemp and cannabis industries.
He is especially known for helping clients avoid costly extraction errors like over-decarboxylation, solvent hydrolysis, potency loss due to isomerization, and compliance failures from labeling.
Niles holds a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance from the University of Memphis, where he graduated #1 in his concentration and 3rd overall* in 2006. He previously worked as a CRPC-qualified Financial Advisor and Training Manager with Merrill Lynch, and ran his own financial management firm, The SMC Group, from 2010–2016. He also helped scale. Lenny’s Sub Shop from 1 to over 60 locations between 1998–2002.
His consulting today spans business structuring, e-commerce, branding, finance, and logistics—giving cannabis clients the full-stack strategy they need to succeed.