Our Team

  • BABAK BABAN, PH.D., M.B.A: Founder

    Babak is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Oral Biology within the Medical College of Georgia. Prior to that position he was a research scientist in the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center. Babak has a Ph.D. in Medical Bacteriology from the University of London, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Immunology from the Medical College of Georgia, and a Masters of Business Administration from Augusta State University. He is considered one of the leading international research scientists within the oral, molecular medicine and genetics and also cancer research.

  • Sammy Nasrollahi: Co-Founder

     Sammy has over 38 years of sales and marketing leadership, while owning and operating a number of businesses. He has held many local and regional positions of leadership and is heavily involved in the Greenwood, SC community. For instance, his 28 years spent as a soccer coach led him to sell a line of healthy beverages he felt his team needed. Sammy has been active in the community, previously serving as president of the Uptown Greenwood Development Community. Sammy was a professional soccer player with the Chicago Pampas FC when they won the NSL Championship and he was named a member of the 1984 Chicago All Star Team.

  • Brandon Beard: CMO

    Brandon Beard – Creative marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and content creator with over 15 years of experience developing high-impact marketing campaigns that drive growth and brand awareness. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Canabix Health, Brandon brings a unique blend of storytelling, digital marketing, and business development expertise to the rapidly evolving health and wellness industry.

    Passionate about innovation, Brandon is committed to positioning Canabix Health as a leader in cannabinoid wellness solutions, leveraging his expertise in digital media, content marketing, and consumer engagement. His hands-on leadership style and results-driven approach ensure that the company’s marketing efforts are aligned with industry trends and consumer needs.

  • DR. THOMAS B. STODDARD, DMD

    Dr. Thomas B. Stoddard has owned a private practice of general dentistry for 31 years. He received a B.S. degree in Microbiology from Clemson University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) degree from The Medical University of South Carolina. Dr Stoddard has been a staff member at Self Regional Hospital for 31 years. He has also been a dental consultant and practitioner for Connie Maxwell Children’s Home and National Health Care nursing home for many years as well. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the South Carolina Dental Association, and Past President of the Piedmont Dental Association of South Carolina.

    Dr. Stoddard is also a health enthusiast who has completed numerous triathlons including a full iron man distance event in Wilmington, N.C.

  • Anne K Smith: COO

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  • Chuck Christie: Account Executive