Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Kayley Stasiewski
CEO & Director of Finance
Kayley has worked in accounting and finance for successful, global corporations since 2014. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Isenberg School of Management, graduating magna cum laude in 2016. She was a member of the National Honor Society and she anticipates completing her MBA in Business Analytics this year. Kayley has been a medical marijuana patient since 2014 and is passionate about the benefits that come with consuming cannabis. Learning beside Thomas throughout each grow, Kayley understands the importance of every step that goes into achieving a healthy harvest. Kayley is eager to bring premium cannabis to the recreational market.
Thomas Pytko
President & Director of Cultivation
Thomas has been working in the electrical field since 2015. After graduating from Porter and Chester Institute, he earned his electrical journeyman license and recently earned his master electrician license. He is a certified installer for Trolmaster – an environmental controller for cultivation rooms. Through his experience in the electrical field, Thomas has grown passionate about reducing energy use and the carbon footprint created by cultivations. Thomas has been learning about the industry for over a decade and has been a cannabis caregiver since 2017. He has been cultivating for many years and has mastered advanced techniques to achieve the highest quality cannabis. He is knowledgeable in plant biology and is a self-taught breeder. Thomas looks forward to bringing his craft to the market.
Kelsey Walden
HR Manager
Kelsey's management ability, experience, and personality make her a great asset to the True East Leaf team. She has primarily held office and coordinator roles in health care settings for all of her career. Her attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, paired with the desire to treat others with integrity and respect, are values that align with True East Leaf’s vision. Kelsey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management from Western Governors University, where she learned that ethics are of utmost importance and a subject she has studied thoroughly. Kelsey holds an IT certification in CompTIA Project+.
Brittany McKnight
Retail Manager
With several years of customer service experience and full knowledge of the cannabis plant, Brittany will be leading the retail storefront with confidence and a smile. Brittany has worked in social services for many years managing adults with their daily needs. She is trained in CPR, MAP, and first-aid. She interacts with home and business owners daily, as she owns her own cleaning business. Although she is highly skilled in cleaning, the cannabis industry is calling her name! Aside from her work history, Brittany has spent many years working on cannabis farms on the west coast assisting in trimming and packaging. She is extremely knowledgeable in strains, terpenes, and cannabinoids.
