Chief Marketing Officer, Investor Relations, & Managing Partner, Sovereign Bay Advisors LLC.
Lenny began his career in music and entertainment marketing, working with top-tier brands and artists such as Warner Bros., Universal, DreamWorks, Marvel, Nike, Jay‑Z, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Drake, Snoop, and Usher to name a few. Over three decades, he built a stellar reputation in brand partnerships, marketing campaigns, tour/event management, PR, investor relations, product development, and real estate investment.
Lenny also co-managed medical cannabis clinics in Lakewood and Maple Heights (2019–2021), gaining firsthand experience in patient care and regulatory strategy. An advocate for destigmatizing cannabis, Lenny launched the Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit in 2019—prior to the legalization of adult-use cannabis under Ohio’s Issue 2 (November 2023)—and has grown it into a marquee platform featuring over 100 exhibitors and over 60 industry experts . The 2024 edition attracted more than 6,000 attendees, including patients, entrepreneurs, and recreational consumers . Lenny leverages his music and events background to promote education, open dialogue, and business growth within the cannabis ecosystem .
A proud native of Cleveland, Lenny graduated from John Marshall High School (Class of 1989) and holds a BA from Cleveland State University . Beyond business, he is an award-winning DJ, real estate investor, and family man who remains deeply connected to his Cleveland roots.
Lenny Berry is a dynamic entrepreneur bridging high-profile entertainment and lifestyle branding with emerging cannabis and hospitality ventures. Through education-focused events and hands-on leadership, he continues to shape Ohio’s evolving cannabis landscape while nurturing opportunities in hemp, hospitality, and real estate.