National Industrial Hemp Council Welcomes Tim McCarthy as Senior Advisor

Washington, DC – The National Industrial Hemp Council (NiHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Tim McCarthy as Senior Advisor, effective February 27, 2025. In addition to this new role, Tim will continue to serve as Policy Chair, a position he has held since July 2023, guiding the organization’s efforts to shape hemp policy and regulations.

With a robust background spanning pharmaceutical sales, robotic medical devices, and hemp industry innovation, Tim brings a wealth of expertise to NiHC. A graduate of North Carolina State University with degrees in Economics and Business Management, he has spent the last decade navigating FDA compliance and driving business development. Since 2019, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at United Natural Hemp Extracts, Tim has spearheaded strategies to expand the reach of hemp extracts while ensuring adherence to DEA, FDA, and USDA regulations. His global advocacy includes representing NiHC at the Asian International Hemp Expo (2022, 2023), the European Industrial Hemp Association conference (2024), and the Tokyo International Hemp Conference (2024).

“Tim’s deep industry knowledge and proven leadership make him an invaluable asset as we advance the hemp agenda,” said President and CEO, Patrick Atagi. In his dual roles, Tim will continue to educate policymakers and champion standards that foster sustainable growth in the industrial hemp sector.