Boulder | Colorado
Experienced leadership
With over fifteen years in the cannabis and non-cannabis Controlled Environment Agriculture industry, I am recognized for bridging agricultural innovation with business acumen and team-building expertise.
My journey began in 2010 when I designed, built, and operated one of the first commercial-scale aquaponic farms in North America. Since then, I have cultivated success through a guiding philosophy of people, plants, and profits.
I have worked with hundreds of cannabis and non-cannabis controlled environment agriculture cultivators throughout the U.S. and Canada, with farms ranging from 2,000 square feet of canopy to over 200,000 square feet of canopy.
Some of the highlights of my career have been serving as the Executive Vice President of urban-gro, Inc, (NASDAQ: UGRO), Chief Operating Officer of Dual Draft, LLC, and Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance with Vireo Growth (OTCQX: VREOF).
With a proven record in leading business development, operations, and growth in the cannabis and controlled environment agriculture sectors, I have deep expertise in all facets of profitable operations.
Growth Mindset
From designing, building, and operating a groundbreaking 14,000-square-foot indoor aquaponic farm in 2010 to leading the start-up, commissioning, and optimization of a 160,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation facility in 2024, my career has been hallmarked by respecting people, plants, and profits.
I specialize in building high-performance teams that drive exceptional, long lasting results. With a talent for identifying the right people for key roles and inspiring teams around a shared vision. I create environments where everyone thrives.
I am a dedicated innovator and student of plant science, learning more every day from traditional courses to working with amazing cultivators across hundreds of companies and doing hands-on work in the garden. I beleive the path to success in cultivation businesses starts with the plant.
My cross-functional background spans cultivation, operations, financing, executive leadership, engineering, and project management. This diverse experience enables me to translate varied requirements into actionable, fully integrated plans that meet financial goals and ensure a return on investment.