Our Leadership Team
Led by veterans and industry experts, our team brings decades of compliance, financial services, and federal contracting expertise.
Dan Kost
Chief Executive Officer
Founder
Dan Kost brings decades of leadership and strategic planning experience to Hemp Farmers of America. He established HFA as the definitive compliance authority for cannabis financial services, leveraging SDVOSB certification to serve federal agencies and financial institutions nationwide.
Compliance Director
Director of Compliance
Leading our institutional certification programs with extensive experience in BSA/AML compliance, regulatory examinations, and cannabis banking policy development.
Federal Programs Lead
Director of Federal Programs
Managing relationships with federal agencies and developing Schedule III compliance infrastructure for VA, HHS, and other government partners.
Operations Director
Director of Operations
Overseeing the Financial Access Clearinghouse and managing relationships between financial institutions and cannabis operators seeking banking services.
Our Guiding Principles
Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every service we provide.
Standards-Focused
We establish and maintain the highest compliance standards for the cannabis financial services industry.
Veteran-Led
Our SDVOSB status reflects our commitment to veteran entrepreneurship and federal service.
Non-Fiduciary
We never handle funds or make lending decisions, maintaining our position as a neutral authority.
Institution-Focused
We serve financial institutions, federal agencies, and operators with tailored compliance solutions.