Summary
Richard Tover is a workforce development and HR consultant with nine years of experience designing people-centered, compliant teams for California’s cannabis sector. Currently a Senior Career Advisor at Success Centers, he translates policy into practical hiring, onboarding, and retention systems that align with Office of Cannabis compliance while creating inclusive pathways for those impacted by the War on Drugs. His background spans dispensary operations, supervision, and quality assurance—giving him a hands-on appreciation for both frontline workflows and process-driven systems. Known for blending regulatory savviness with community-focused program design, Richard helps businesses grow responsibly by balancing profitability, compliance, and equitable opportunity. A San Francisco-based practitioner, he brings a pragmatic, systems-oriented approach informed by prior QA leadership and direct retail management.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
San Francisco State University
Gilroy High School
City College of San Francisco