Ian Whiteman
Homer,MI
Summary
Results-oriented director of cultivation with a robust 15-year background in cannabis and a decade of experience in commercial environments. Showcased proficiency in agriculture, facility development, management of regulatory compliance, and brand development, alongside effective characteristics of a COO. Adept at managing market changes and operational issues to optimize ROI. Aiming for a management position dedicated to superior cannabis production.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Cultivation/Operations
PEGASUS GREEN
Jackson, Michigan
01.2021 - Current
- Direct operations of a 6,000 sq ft indoor facility housing 3,500 plants.
- Orchestrated installation of environmental features, irrigation networks, fertigation plans, and feeding routines.
- Revamped caregiver facility, establishing it as a successful commercial operation.
- Yield enhancement of 72%
- Formulating detailed SOP procedures from plant inception through to final sale.
- Administer entire metrc compliance process from seed to sale.
- Maintained facility in inspection-ready condition at all times
- Oversight of monthly and annual budgets and ROI
- Developing and executing plant schedule that supports 52 harvests annually
- Executing pheno hunt for unique award-winning proprietary cultivars
- Directing 12 personnel across 4 departments
- Utilizes cultured beneficial insect populations and uphold standards of pesticide-free environment
Director of Cultivation
NEW GENETICS
Lansing, Michigan
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Direct operations of a 12,000 sq ft greenhouse facility housing 9,500 plants.
- Supervising 30 employees across 4 departments.
- Establish propagation SOPS and timetable to enable 52 harvests per year.
- Establishing IPM SOP, planning and implementation
- Utilize coco soil combined with LED lighting to enhance natural light conditions
- Utilized Hanna Fertigation systems for efficient watering practices.
Applied Wadsworth environmental control systems to optimize growing conditions.
Owner
ELYSIAN CRAFT CANNABIS
Hood River, Oregon
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Achieved gross ROI within 100 days of opening with modest capital investment.
- Recognized by Leafly as one of Oregon's best products, featuring top market menu.
- Forecasted market trends to implement profitable adjustments.
- Successfully attracted clients consistently ahead of competitors.
- Executed pheno-hunting for proprietary cultivars to enhance product offerings.
- Managed indoor flower and light deprivation greenhouse cultivation operations.
- Conducted research and innovation in genetics to improve nursery farming practices.
- Operated a 6,000 sq ft facility with capacity for 4,000 plants and 8,000 clones monthly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clare Highschool
Clare, MI06-2011
Skills
- Indoor and greenhouse facilities management
- Climate Control Fertigation
- Trolmaster environmental control system
- Coco Coir medium
- Integrated pest management strategies
- Propagation program success
- Perpetual grow cycle scheduling
- Phenotype selection
- Agricultural and nursery oversight
- Budgeting for ROI
- Cost reduction strategies
- Team building and management
Accomplishments
Hash Bash 2023- 1st place Best Sativa
Certification
Metrc Certified
Timeline
Director of Cultivation/Operations
PEGASUS GREEN
01.2021 - Current
Director of Cultivation
NEW GENETICS
09.2020 - 01.2021
Owner
ELYSIAN CRAFT CANNABIS
12.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Clare Highschool