Char Gamble
Founder
Char is a consultant with an extensive background in cannabis. As a small business owner with deep roots in the Black Hills offering industry experience and community insight to support cannabis establishments in South Dakota.
Her experience includes serving as an owner-operator, with responsibilities spanning sales, operational oversight, purchasing, and relationship management. This background provides her with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory and operational challenges unique to South Dakota.
Char’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), and a PhD in Educational Leadership. A combination of educational and real-world experience supports her mission of providing clear, practical feedback to ensure operational readiness.
Emily Raad
Emily brings regulatory experience coupled with compliance auditing to support cannabis establishments in maintaining strong compliance practices. While living in Colorado she recognized the firsthand impact of regulated cannabis on patient care while working in the retail setting.
In 2022 she relocated back to the Black Hills and began working with the South Dakota Department of Health Office of Medical Cannabis. During this time she was immersed in the regulatory framework of cannabis compliance.
Through her work with Rushmore Learning she is able to apply her experience to help cannabis establishments better understand how to navigate through our framework in South Dakota. Her responsibilities include identifying risk, reviewing operations, and helping prepare for regulatory inspections.
Compliance Auditor
At Rushmore Learning we pride ourselves on being the first to offer compliance audits in South Dakota and bring 15 years of combined industry experience. Our focus is to assess risk, strengthen internal procedures, streamline regulatory guidance, and offer operational reviews aligned with our regulatory framework.
What We Do
Our goal is to deliver a quality compliance audit, increase awareness, and support responsible participation so you can operate in harmony with South Dakota requirements. The regulatory framework in the cannabis industry in South Dakota is constantly changing. Rushmore Learning is here to bridge the gap between real-world operational understanding and regulatory requirements.
Rushmore Learning provides cannabis compliance audits and a la carte consulting services designed to help South Dakota licensed cannabis establishments develop a greater understanding of state and local regulations. Our services focus on providing compliance audits for dispensaries, cultivation, manufacturing, and testing establishments.
Each of the following is available A la Carte:
In-depth Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) review to identify compliance risks and operational controls
Comprehensive packaging and labeling compliance audits to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards including METRC compliance
Comprehensive advertising and marketing compliance audits, including review of social media, website content, on-site signage, and promotional materials
Assistance with camera placement and coverage to support proper surveillance and security (On-site only)
Comprehensive inventory tracking system review (METRC), including evaluation of compliance with state-mandated tracking systems
Security protocol training, best practices for maintaining secure and compliant establishments
Transportation training, including proper handling and documentation
Preventing unauthorized access and unauthorized training, including underage sales
Licensing, including identification of necessary permits such as food service, pesticide, or operational licenses
Rushmore Learning exclusively supports South Dakota licensed cannabis establishments through practical guidance.
We incorporate the National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) standards industry-specific guidelines designed to ensure safety, responsibility, and legality in the cannabis sector. These standards focus on areas like advertising, packaging, labeling, laboratory testing, indoor cultivation.
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