The HEMPHONEY Team
The HEMPHONEY Team
Our Team
Founder
Eric Paliuca
Eric's journey is rooted in a passion for holistic wellness and transparency. In 2018, he foundedΒ HEMPHONEY to create the purest CBD-infused honey, emphasizing quality and education. His global travels have enriched his vision, blending ministry with business to offer nature's best.
An Air Force Veteran and University of Connecticut Business School graduate, Eric's leadership is marked by discipline and faith. Beyond innovating wellness products, he cherishes family time, studies scripture, and seeks adventure on fast boards of all kinds (skateboards, snowboards, and beyond).
PArtner, COO
Brady Collins
With eight years at a Fortune 100 company in B2B sales and account management, Brady ensuresΒ HEMPHONEY's daily operations run seamlessly. He manages relationships with corporate partners and suppliers, upholding the brand's commitment to excellence.
A former college athlete, Brady personally benefits fromΒ HEMPHONEY's products, which help alleviate physical aches and enhance sleep quality, supporting his active lifestyle. A West Hartford, CT native and Union College Economics graduate, he enjoys the gym, golf, skiing, and family time along the Connecticut shore.
PArtner, VP Sales & Business Development
Chad Gengras
Chad's connection toΒ HEMPHONEY is deeply personal. After five years on anti-anxiety medication, he transitioned to managing his anxiety naturally withΒ HEMPHONEY's CBD-infused honey. This experience fuels his dedication to helping others achieve health naturally.
A creative thinker with a heart for service, Chad believes in a God-given purpose to promote health. His background in nutritional supplements and recruitment sales equips him to effectively shareΒ HEMPHONEY's benefits. Outside of work, Chad enjoys family and friends, his dog Holby, and staying active through Ironman competitions, gym workouts, golf, and outdoor activities.
Driven by Vision
Meet Gideon
John Gideon, the compassionate founder of Gideon's Barn, has dedicated his life to serving others with kindness and humility. With a background in radio and medical philanthropy, he has spent years making a difference in his community through impactful health initiatives.
Before launching his latest mission, John was deeply committed to addressing a critical health crisis among children in Indiaβmalnutrition leading to preventable blindness. His work providing Vitamin E supplements has improved the vision, health, and quality of life for countless children across the region.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired through prayer, John discovered a new calling in beekeeping. In just a few short years, he has trained and certified dozens of local beekeepers, reviving this lost skill while continuing his commitment to providing essential nutrition for children in need.
John's mission is rooted in empowerment and sustainability:
"Rural communities in India are heavily burdened by poverty, malnourishment, and cultural, political, and pandemic oppression. Many issues contribute to hopelessness. It is essential to equip leaders with capitalism through creative ideas, education, and basic infrastructure to empower them to self-sufficiency, sustainability, and better lives." β John Gideon
John's unwavering faith, servant leadership, and innovative spirit continue to inspire lasting change, blending compassion with practical solutions for a brighter future.
