Who We Are

At Vantage Hemp, we manufacture pharmaceutical-grade CBD and CBG under stringent global cGMP standards, ensuring precision, consistency, and regulatory compliance. We collaborate with certified hemp farmers to source premium genetics, producing high-purity distillates, isolates, and finished formulations for global markets. Our expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and cannabinoid science allows us to develop regulatory-approved compounds that support health and wellness. By maintaining uncompromising quality and transparency, we advance industry standards and foster trusted partnerships across the supply chain.

Management Team

Lance

Lance Torgerson

Founder, Owner,
Chairman & CEO

Lance Torgerson has been a lifelong entrepreneur. He founded Noralta Lodge in 1997 and sold his business in 2018 to Civeo Corporation. In 2015, he purchased majority ownership in Vantage Living, a seniors housing business operating in British Columbia and Alberta. Lance has recently invested in a number of opportunities across multiple sectors including the cannabis sector.

Deepank

Deepank Utkhede

COO & Chief Process Biochemist

Deepank Utkhede is Chief Process Biochemist at Vantage and has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. His background in the pharmaceutical industry has helped with designing robust and commercially scalable hemp extraction and finished product manufacturing processes at Vantage. Deepank has worked extensively in the development and production of pharmaceutical products including injectables, topicals, and oral products. Deepank has played a large role in the development of Vantage’s 62,000 sq ft. manufacturing facilities located in Greeley, Colorado and the attainment of the company’s ICH Q7 and WHO GMP certifications.

Harv

Harv Johal

Chief Revenue Officer,
Founder

Harvinder Johal is the Chief Revenue Officer at Vantage. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and technology sectors, Harvinder has extensive experience in startups and leveraging technology for scaling and monetizing opportunities, which have been part and parcel to his success. He is an entrepreneur, involved in multiple startups and an active investor in the cannabis sector. Harvinder is an advisor to companies that thrive on creating value through culture and innovation

Finance

Myles Radford

CFO

Myles Radford joined Vantage in 2019 from Noralta Lodge where he led their finance team as Corporate Controller. In addition to his time at Noralta Lodge, Myles has also worked as the Director of External Reporting for Clean Harbors and held positions at Sherritt International. Myles has extensive experience in both Canadian and U.S. securities filings under IFRS and US GAAP, as well as holding roles in treasury and risk management.

Christian Santi

Director of Sales

With over 25 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing, and operations management. Christian Santi comes from a variety of industries and is no stranger to leading global supply chain organisations. Christian’s past titles range from Chief Operating Officer, Director of Channel Sales & Product Development, Executive Vice President, and most recently Director of Sales for companies such as Socati Corp, Ferrin-Tech, and Boulder Botanicals & Bioscience Laboratory. Additionally, Christian has extensive expertise in building and leading high-performance sales teams and providing analysis on client needs through a consultative approach. Christian is also well equipped to handle international markets with a background and in-depth knowledge of sourcing from China and India.

Darcie Moran

Director of Regulatory & QA

With pharmaceutical experience and an impressive decade-long career in the cannabis and hemp sector, Darcie is a well-rounded expert in ensuring top-notch quality standards. Her extensive knowledge spans seed to sale, cultivation, extraction, testing, quality assurance, compliance, and pharmaceutical practices. Darcie’s contributions to the cannabis and hemp industry extend beyond her role at Vantage. As a member of the ASTM subcommittee for D37.02 Cannabis and Hemp Quality Management Systems, she actively shapes the future of quality standards in the industry. Her expertise and commitment to quality make her an invaluable asset to the committee and the industry as a whole.

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