Meet the Jaze

Jaze Consulting was founded in 2024 by our Owner/Operators, Jen and Jeff. Together they have a combined 40+ years of experience in all areas of the Cannabis Industry. From cultivation, to developing businesses, dispensaries, etc.

With a strong emphasis in helping their communities, Jen and Jeff saw a need for their skill sets in the emerging NYS market, to help businesses be successful and stay successful. The team comes equipped with SOPs, roles, etc. for many of the areas in the canna market, so that new businesses can get up and running as soon as possible. Jaze Consulting want to share experience and make sure that entrepreneurs in the canna market are set for success.


  • Hustler with a Heart

    Jen is a true blue Buffalonian. She has an undergraduate degree from Buffalo State University and a graduate degree from Canisius University. Jen’s career before cannabis was in the helping professions throughout the City of Buffalo; as well as the 8 counties of Western New York. She is also a certified Paralegal.

    Jen has been both a medical and recreational cannabis user. During the “lock down” of COVID, she started using cannabis more frequently; and with that saw the actual “power of the plant”, her health improved, she was able to do more things with her family. This instantly changed her life and gave her a new drive to help others through cannabis. Although she had already been in the canna world as a legacy operator, with this new drive she quit her “regular” job and forged ahead in the cannabis realm.

    Jen has received a Master’s in Cannabis from Cannabis Training University. She has also received the following Certifications: Cannabis Budtender, Cannabis Business Pro, Cannabis Cooking Pro, Cannabis Dispensary Pro, Cannabis Extraction Pro, Indoor Marijuana Growing Pro, Outdoor Marijuana Growing Pro, Marijuana Pro and Medical Marijuana Pro. She opened and operated one of the first permitted dispensaries on Seneca Nation of Indians Territory. She has helped operate a successful cannabis social club, started the WNY Legacy Association (a subgroup of the Legacy Growers Association, has been selected as a “flower judge” in a cannabis home growers cup, participated in many cannabis events, and much more. She has written SOPs, employee roles and responsibilities, handbooks and much more for cannabis operators. Jen has helped local cannabis brands expand their reach into white labeling, connections, etc. On top of all of that, she and her husband are small batch cultivators; and has two of her own brands.


  • Hustler at Heart

    Jeff also hails from Buffalo – GO BILLS! He is a lover of art, music and creativity! He’s a collector of antiques and has been seen at a garage sale or two. He enjoys being a part of his local community; and attempts to help as those who are struggling. He believes in the power of nature and community. Jeff received a certification in Horticulture and has worked in many areas of the “plant world” – from landscaping, to hardscapes to construction and much more! He is a genuine entrepreneur. He has started many companies and has worked many others. He is currently the owner of JJG Construction, Living Pads LLC, partner in a licensed cannabis grow in Colorado and is an investor in a local delivery service. Jeff has always had big ideas and achieves them.

    Jeff recognized the benefits of cannabis as a medicine, his first step into the cannabis world was through his cultivation. Admired by his 15 years’ worth of cultivation skills, worked with others to help them to understand the process. He has experience in branding, wholesale/distribution, cultivation, client relations and more. Jeff has worked closely with members of the Seneca Nation of Indians; delving into and international world of canna via Native Americans. He has attending the USET Conference twice; as well as The Rez conference.

    Jeff’s ideas and aspirations have helped many others in getting into the cannabis world and workforce. He has helped others identify their goals and how to get to them. He has offered help and assistance to others so that they can achieve their dreams of being cannabis entrepreneurs. Jeff’s knowledge from Legacy to Legal Operations , creativity and community minded beliefs, he has easily been someone to watch as he continues in different areas of all things cannabis.