Paul Geering
About Paul Geering
Paul Geering serves as the Director of Cultivation at Ayr Wellness Inc. in Massachusetts, where he applies biological integrated pest management practices and specializes in breeding techniques within the cannabis industry.
Work at AYR Wellness
Paul Geering serves as the Director of Cultivation at Ayr Wellness Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cultivation practices within the organization. His responsibilities include implementing biological integrated pest management practices to improve efficiency in cannabis cultivation. Geering's expertise in breeding and forecasting techniques contributes to the overall success of cultivation operations at Ayr Wellness.
Previous Experience in Cannabis Cultivation
Before joining Ayr Wellness, Paul Geering worked as the Director of Cultivation at Curaleaf from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure in Arizona, he developed and executed cultivation strategies that aligned with industry standards. His experience in this role provided him with valuable insights into the cannabis cultivation process, which he now applies in his current position.
Education and Expertise
Paul Geering has a strong educational background in agriculture. He studied at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton, where he completed a certificate program in Agriculture from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he achieved certification in pesticide application and general agriculture through the Penn State Agricultural Extension. His education supports his expertise in creating custom fertilizer regimens tailored to specific cultivation needs.
Background in Aquatics Coordination
Prior to his career in cannabis cultivation, Paul Geering held positions in aquatics management. He worked as the Aquatics Coordinator at the YMCA of Boulder Valley for three months in 2015. Additionally, he served as the Aquatics Director at Pocono Family YMCA from 2008 to 2015. These roles provided him with leadership experience and skills in program management.