All About BOOM!
As former athletes and military personnel, along with abuse and addiction survivors, our team has experienced the full scope of painful life experiences. Finding cannabis not only helped save us, but has also provided a clear purpose for our futures: to share our passion for cannabis, share our stories, bring light to those who see darkness, and excel to make the world a better place. We strive to give back to the communities and take part in numerous efforts to shed the light on the incredible cannabis plant. We are here to make a big impact!
It's time the stigma is dropped, and we are pushing that movement even further! As a veteran owned company we care about helping people, and now we can show the world the power of cannabis.
We strive to bridge the gap and come out with a BOOM! With our extensive list of strategic partnerships, we can tackle every angle of the industry and become a nationally trusted service.
We are bold, caring, and eccentric individuals coming together to provide lifelong memories and healing through cannabis.
Powered by Best Damn Gummys, we are a veteran owned & operated cannabis company with focus on the hemp derived cannabinoids. Having done numerous successful events over the last few years, the Best Damn Gummys team started another venture, catering to events of all shapes and sizes!
Meet The Owners
Cliff Williams
Cliff served just over 3 years in the US Army as an Infantryman until an injury during a pre-deployment training exercise caused a medical separation. Cliff was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for playing on the Army hockey team, as well as the Expert Marksmanship Badge while stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Post service, Cliff pursued his passion for his love of music and began hosting music festivals throughout Michigan. In 2020, while COVID was racing around the world, Cliff successfully planned and executed what was known as the 'Greatest and safest party of 2020,' ReVibe Wellness Retreat. Cliff then left the music industry to engage in another passion, cannabis, which helped the pain from his injuries during active duty military service.
David Dirksen
David Dirksen, served in the Marines for four years where he rose through the ranks quickly and held several billets to include leading programs with over 800 Marines, and leading multiple convoys in one of the most kinetic environments in the world, Afghanistan.
After the Marines David went into the logistics field where he worked as a truck driver, transportation coordinator, and assistant operations manager. David was instrumental in the Michigan Medical Cannabis Industry by having a key interest in Secure Transportation, helping form what is now today’s laws and regulations. After Michigan, David and his partners took what they learned in the medical cannabis industry and implemented these standards in the national hemp industry, forming what was the first ever hemp security and transportation company.
David left that company in December of 2019 taking all of his connections and relationships over the past years and started his career in CBD manufacturing, finding his niche in CBD gummies, which helped him get through the hardships he faced while on active duty. Thus, Best Damn Gummys was born.
Shantel Haverdink
Brain cancer survivor, Trauma Survivor, Recovered addict. The face, heart and soul behind BOOM! Shantel has been through it all, and finding cannabis changed her life.
She is responsible for the delicious, specialty crafted drink menus, and has the ability to educate the public on the power of cannabis. The room is always brighter with Shantel.