Surfactant Squad

Alisia Ratliff

CEO

Alisia Ratliff, a FMCG executive with a background in chemical sciences, pioneers high-level scientific roles where she demonstrates value in managing the construction of GMP-compliant facilities, formulating high quality pharmaceutical ingredients/products, and developing quality programs focusing on consumer safety. With over fifteen years of leadership experience; Alisia uses her technical knowledge to launch start-up agricultural and manufacturing companies by developing the strategic direction and brand sustainability in new emerging markets. Direct and diplomatic, she conducts business using best practices while cultivating a collaborative work environment and implementing sustainable policies within ever-changing marketplaces.

Jason Carey

Strategic Advisor

Jason has an extensive career as a serial entrepreneur covering the tech/biotech, financial services, retail and real estate sectors. He specializes in developing and exiting a number of successful businesses. His passions lie in working with early-stage tech/biotech-based projects in high growth areas and delivering high-quality, main stream product applications. Jason adds tremendous value as a business mentor and advisor.

Chris Ratliff

Director

Christopher Ratliff, IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™, has led a career in government aircraft maintenance, supply chain management, cannabis sciences and entrepreneurship. He is also an author and speaker known for his pragmatic tone towards controversial issues in the cannabis industry. His expertise in optimization and implementing lean operations allows him to effectively govern people, process and environment. He is a creative visionary who uses an in depth understanding of how to market to specific audiences. He leads by example in establishing a healthy workplace culture because of his passion for innovative scientific ideas, diversity & inclusion and community development.