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 Mark Doherty

Career Progression

Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance

Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance

Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance

(Present) Handpicked to spearhead aligning Vireo’s facilities and construction projects with strategic cannabis cultivation goals across three states. Providing daily oversight for 222,000 SF of greenhouses, 160,000 SF of indoor cultivation, three extraction facilities, and 16 dispensaries while managing new builds, remodels, landlord relationships, and community engagement. 

Chief Operating Officer

Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance

Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance

 (2021-2023) Transformed Dual Draft, an ag-tech startup, from concept to full operation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to tackle cultivation challenges. Developed all marketing and branding efforts, including a feature on Growing Belushi (Discovery Channel). Engineered the sales process, orchestrated key negotiations with resellers and capital partners, and led M&A discussions to position the company for growth. 

Executive Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Facilities Management and Performance

Executive Vice President of Operations

 (2016-2021) After joining the start-up as employee #9, I served in several roles prior to being elevated to EVP in 2019. My mandate was to synchronize interdepartmental operations with global strategy and drive profitability, growth, and operational excellence. I managed day-to-day operations during a period of unprecedented growth while supporting the public listing and $62M capital raise. 

Founder MedCann Advisors

Founder MedCann Advisors

Executive Vice President of Operations

  (2013-2016) Consulting focused on facility and system design, business development strategies, financial modeling, and marketing for start-up cannabis and aquaponic operations. Led significant efforts in the New York State Medical Marijuana Licensing program.  

Chief Executive Officer

Founder MedCann Advisors

Chief Executive Officer

  (2010-2013) Designed, built, and operated a first-of-its-kind 14,000-square-foot controlled environment aquaponic facility. Produced and sold premium lettuce, basil, culinary herbs, tomatoes, and three fish species surpassing organic standards.

highlights

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Experience with over 300 commercial cannabis cultivation facilities from 2,000 to 200,000 square feet of canopy. 


Executive Leadership

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Entrepreneurial and innovative industry executive with documented excellence in building high-performance teams.


Controlled Environment Agriculture

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Alternative Crop Production Methods

A 15-year career in Controlled Environment Agriculture - a passion for highly efficient, tightly controlled indoor cultivation.



tilapia in an aquaponic system

Alternative Crop Production Methods

Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation

Alternative Crop Production Methods

My career in CEA  began by building one of the first commercial-scale aquaponic farms in the world.


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