DELAWARE - Governor Matt Meyer announced Monday his nomination of Joshua Sanderlin, to serve as Delaware’s new Marijuana Commissioner. This comes after Robert Coupe stepped down in January.
Sanderlin has over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance.
“His experience navigating complex regulatory systems and work across the cannabis industry make him uniquely qualified to launch Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market quickly and correctly. With Josh at the helm, we’re ready to build a system that is safe, transparent, and delivers real opportunity for hardworking Delawareans.” said Governor Matt Meyer.
As Principal of Sanderlin Strategies, PLLC, he has guided companies through complex legal and regulatory landscapes, securing cannabis licenses in numerous jurisdictions. His legal practice has also involved drafting compliance protocols, developing Standard Operating Procedures, managing responses to regulatory enforcement actions, and engaging directly with policymakers and regulatory bodies to shape state-level cannabis laws.
Sanderlin earned his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Jacksonville University.
His broader legal background includes expertise in administrative law, employment law, corporate governance, and public policy. Sanderlin holds a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Jacksonville University.
His nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. Once confirmed, Sanderlin will be responsible for overseeing licensing, regulatory enforcement and program development within the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner.
