Meet the Founders

Tyler Hanson

Tyler Hanson grew up in Washington State, working on farms and in greenhouses. While attending college studying horticulture, business and fitness, Tyler opened his first business at the age of 20. Since then has owned several companies, ranging from wholesale car dealerships to cannabis production facilities. When Washington State legalized cannabis, Tyler opened Cascadia Gardens, and has been cultivating organic cannabis ever since.

When his father passed away early in his life due to avoidable illnesses, Tyler was inspired to begin living a very health-conscious lifestyle. When he isn’t at work, you can find him exercising, hiking, biking, surfing and skiing. Through his involvement in the cannabis industry, Tyler discovered CBD and started using it. The result was overwhelmingly positive and he has never looked back. Tyler’s experience with CBD, combined with the shared vision of the other co-founders, lead to the formation of Myriad Wellness.

Tyler is extremely excited to be able to use Myriad Wellness as a means to share CBD with the world. He hopes to use the company to pursue a philanthropic journey to enrich the lives of others and help to preserve mother nature.

Julian Friedman

Julian Friedman lives in Bellingham, Washington. He has been an entrepreneur for over a decade, with a background in sales and operations management. In 2013 he founded Crystal Reef Aquatics as a small retail store. In 2015, CRA expanded to a large retail operation and began designing and manufacturing custom aquariums for the US market.

In 2016, he opened Bellingham Pet Supply, a local pet boutique dedicated to providing the healthiest products available. BPS began carrying CBD products after Julian began administering CBD to his 13 year old dog Raphael, who was experiencing significant pain and mobility issues due to arthritis. After being able to eliminate virtually all prescribed pain medication, Julian decided to further investigate the prospect of starting a CBD company to help others that could benefit from cannabidiol. After connecting with Chris McCoy and Tyler Hansen, who each brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, Myriad Wellness was born.

Myriad Wellness was founded in 2018 with a focus on offering the highest quality CBD products available today. Their commitment to delivering incredible products at an unbeatable value extends to all dimensions of their business. From the smallest retail customer to the largest wholesale account, Myriad brings the same dedication to quality, value and service that sets them apart from the competition. Creating a synergistic relationship with every customer and partner, large and small, is a top priority for Myriad Wellness.

Chris McCoy

Chris McCoy was born in rural southern Colorado in 1986 where he lived on a cattle ranch until the age of nine years old. In 1996 he moved to Bellingham, WA with his family. After his father’s death from brain cancer in 2008, and becoming the primary caregiver for his mother with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2011, Chris became passionate about healthy living and the environment. Shortly after, he founded Kombucha Town and spent the next seven years becoming an expert in food and beverage, creating strong ties to the health and wellness industry.

More recently, Chris has found that high doses of CBD help address his mother’s anxiety and overwhelming confusion tremendously, helping her to maintain a calm and relaxed state of mind. Other doctor-prescribed medications were unable to achieve this result without adverse side effects that far outweighed their benefits. After extensive research, bench testing and adopting normal CBD consumption in his everyday life, Chris has decided to dedicate his time and resources as a founding partner of Myriad Wellness. Chris’ goal is to bring as many healthy products to as many people as possible – and to help foster a healthier, happier world!