John Progar
Co-Founder & CEO, MMJ.com | State Legislative Compliance & Strategy
John Progar is the Co-Founder and CEO of MMJ.com, where he leads the organization's legislative compliance and patient advocacy initiatives. Since 2020, John has overseen the expansion of MMJ.com's telemedicine infrastructure to ensure strict alignment with state-specific medical marijuana laws. He personally audits MMJ.com's state certification guides to verify they reflect the most current legislative statutes, including Proposition 203 (Arizona) and other evolving state regulations.
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Quoted as an industry expert on the financial benefits of medical cards vs. recreational use.
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Author of the comprehensive guide to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana access.
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Featured for launching innovative telemedicine solutions in Ohio.
From Advocacy to Access
A Decade in Cannabis
John Progar's journey in the medical marijuana space began in 2012, long before widespread legalization. Recognizing the barriers patients faced in accessing legal, safe plant medicine, John founded MMJ.com to bridge the gap between technology and compassionate care.
Over the last decade, John has built MMJ.com into a trusted resource for patients across multiple states, always keeping patient access and affordability at the forefront of his mission.
State Legislative Compliance Audits
Personally audits MMJ.com's state certification guides to verify alignment with current legislative statutes including Proposition 203 (AZ), Issue 2 (OH), and evolving state regulations.
Telemedicine Infrastructure
Since 2020, overseen expansion of telehealth systems ensuring strict compliance with state-specific medical marijuana laws.
Patient Cost Research
Conducted internal research revealing medical cardholders save an average of $312 annually compared to recreational consumers.
Statutory Verification
Ensures all MMJ.com content reflects current state laws, dispensary regulations, and patient access requirements across 21 active states.
“Our research shows medical cardholders save an average of $312 annually compared to recreational consumers. That's real money back in patients' pockets.”
— John Progar, as quoted in GreenState
Content Review Standards
John reviews content on MMJ.com to ensure it reflects the reality of current state laws, dispensary operations, and the patient experience. All articles are verified for legislative accuracy and practical patient application.
How we attribute our content:
Written by: [Staff Writer]
Industry Reviewed by: John Progar, CEO
Verified for legislative accuracy and practical patient application.
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