The Team
Meet Our Founders
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Bob Baldori
Robert "Boogie Bob" Baldori is a founding partner of Baldori Law and one of mid-Michigan's most recognized attorneys — a distinction made all the more remarkable by the fact that he is equally celebrated as a blues and rock musician with a career spanning five decades. With over 40 years of legal advocacy and a legendary music career, Bob brings unparalleled depth to BOOGIEZ.
Co-Founder & Head of Cultivation
Chris Pastore
Chris Pastore is a cannabis cultivation expert with more than 30 years of hands-on industry experience spanning consulting, large-scale facility design, and master growing. Beginning his career in 1991, Chris has worked at every level of the plant — from genetics testing and breeding to harvesting, curing, and wholesale operations.
Our Story
Rooted inPassion
BOOGIEZ was built to bring disciplined, high-quality craft cannabis to Michigan retail shelves. While the brand itself is new and launching with its first harvest, it is led by professionals with decades of experience in cannabis cultivation, advocacy, compliance, and industry operations. The goal is simple: grow great flower, build trusted retail relationships, and establish a reputation based on quality and consistency.
Heritage
Italian gardening traditions passed through generations
Precision
Obsessive attention to every detail of cultivation
Passion
Genuine love for the craft that shows in every bud
Integrity
Uncompromising commitment to quality over quantity
Our Philosophy
Quality Over Quantity
Growing truly top-shelf cannabis at scale is incredibly difficult. It requires not just knowledge and skill, but an unwavering dedication to excellence at every stage.
Most operations compromise quality for quantity, but at BOOGIEZ, we've built our entire philosophy around never cutting corners. Every plant receives individual attention, every bud is hand-trimmed with care.
The Journey
Leadership Timeline
Roots in Cannabis Advocacy
Roots in cannabis advocacy and reform begin through the broader network and legacy that shaped Bob Baldori's long-term involvement in cannabis policy and culture.
Cultivation Career Begins
Chris Pastore begins his cannabis cultivation career, building decades of experience in genetics, breeding, facility operations, harvesting, curing, and production systems.
Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative
Bob Baldori helps draft and circulate Michigan's first medical marijuana initiative, further establishing his leadership in cannabis law and advocacy.
Multi-State Cultivation Leadership
Chris leads and advises cultivation operations across multiple legal markets, including large indoor facilities, genetics development, and turnaround work for underperforming grow operations.
BOOGIEZ Launches
BOOGIEZ launches in Michigan with its first harvest, combining experienced leadership in cultivation, compliance, advocacy, and market relationships to build a new craft cannabis brand.
Experience the Difference
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