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Riderflex Podcast – Guest Interview #369 – Tony McDonald

  1. Riderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #369 - Tony McDonald Steve Urban 55:30

Tony McDonald, Chairman & CEO, CEA Industries  | The Riderflex Podcast

Mr. Anthony “Tony” K. McDonald has held pivotal roles in various esteemed organizations. Since November 28, 2018, he has been the CEO and President of CEA Industries Inc., formerly Surna Inc., and took on the mantle of Chairman by June 24, 2020. His leadership prowess extends to Marz Capital Corporation, where he serves as President. Tony’s past roles include Vice President of Sales at Coolerado Corporation, a clean Technology firm, and Vice President of Corporate Acquisitions for Private Capital Resource Group, Inc. He also showcased his expertise as Managing Director at Republic Financial Corporation and as a Senior Consultant with KPMG Consulting, advising global banks. Notably, he was a Director at Keating Capital, Inc. and Keating Investments, LLC. Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. McDonald’s dedication is evident from his service with the U.S. Army, including roles in Military Intelligence and the 10th U.S. Cavalry. He boasts an impressive educational background, holding a B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

As the global environment for indoor cultivation continues to grow, CEA Industries was formed to embrace companies that support these ecosystems. The indoor farming technology market was valued at $23.75 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $122.3 billion by 2030. Yields are typically much higher than traditional farming methods, and crops can be grown all year round in optimum growing conditions. CEA Industries, with its subsidiary, Surna Cultivation Technologies, a proven leader in controlled environment agriculture, knows that Growth is a team sport. Through future partnerships and/or mergers and acquisitions, both financial and strategic, CEA Industries will continue its pursuit of companies that bring accretive value to its shareholders and company employees.

Meet CEA Industries: https://ceaindustries.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/uQrdZ3k6Z4Q

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