Sonoma Lab Works, a leading cannabis testing lab in California, has announced the appointment of Antonio Frazier as its new President, effective August 1, 2022. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in cannabis science, lab management, quality assurance, regulatory, sales, and marketing, Frazier is a valuable addition to the Sonoma Lab Works team.
Frazier comes to Sonoma Lab Works from CannaSafe, where he served as President for several years. During his tenure at CannaSafe, Frazier directed lab operations, quality assurance, business development, and marketing efforts. He played a critical role in forming partnerships with cannabis manufacturers, distributors, cultivators, and state regulators, resulting in a significant increase in annual revenue.
Frazier’s profile in Inc. Magazine, multiple awards for community efforts, and leadership positions in national boards related to cannabis and testing, have made him a well-known and respected figure in the cannabis industry. He is a firm believer in using his skills to forge quality standards in the cannabis industry, and has been instrumental in its evolution.
As President of Sonoma Lab Works, Frazier will be responsible for building strong relationships with regulators, supporting policy change, and remaining actively involved in organizations like ASTM, ACIL, and ASA. He is deeply committed to social equity and consumer safety education, and wants to use his role as President to help bridge science and cannabis.
Sonoma Lab Works CEO Darius Anderson said, “Antonio brings a skill set that is almost unparalleled in today’s cannabis testing market. With his extensive connections in the industry and his acumen for cannabis science and consumer safety, we believe that Antonio will help Sonoma Lab Works continue our position as the premier cannabis testing lab in California.”
Antonio Frazier holds B.S. degrees in Physics from Furman and in Materials Engineering from Clemson University, and is passionate about using his education to help advance the cannabis industry. He is excited to join Sonoma Lab Works and believes that the team’s passion for bridging science and cannabis will help position the lab as a leader in the industry.
The cannabis industry is growing at an unprecedented pace, and with it, the need for reliable and trustworthy testing labs. Sonoma Lab Works is committed to providing high-quality testing services that ensure consumer safety and promote social equity. The appointment of Antonio Frazier as President is a significant step towards achieving this goal and will help Sonoma Lab Works maintain its position as one of the most trusted and reliable cannabis testing labs in California
