Christopher Guerrin
About Christopher Guerrin
Christopher Guerrin serves as the State Director at TerrAscend, where he oversees a large cultivation and manufacturing site in Pennsylvania. He has extensive experience in the cannabis industry, having held various leadership roles, including Regional Vice President of Operations at Holistic Industries and Chief of Operations at Canna43.
Current Role at TerrAscend
Christopher Guerrin serves as the State Director at TerrAscend, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees a substantial 138,000 square foot cultivation and manufacturing facility located in Pennsylvania. Guerrin manages a team of 200-300 professionals, ensuring efficient operations and compliance within the cannabis industry. His leadership contributes to the company's growth and operational success in a highly regulated market.
Previous Experience at Holistic Industries
Before joining TerrAscend, Christopher Guerrin worked at Holistic Industries as the Regional Vice President of Operations from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing operations across multiple locations, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and meeting regulatory standards within the cannabis sector.
Background in Cannabis Operations
Guerrin has extensive experience in the cannabis industry, having served as the Chief of Operations and Owner at Canna43 from 2018 to 2021. His role involved managing operations in Gobles, Michigan, where he developed expertise in retail, manufacturing, and cultivation. Additionally, he worked as a Store Manager at Grow in Peace from 2011 to 2015, further solidifying his operational knowledge in the cannabis field.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Guerrin studied Environmental Biology at Grand Rapids Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science degree from 2006 to 2008. His educational background complements his extensive experience in the cannabis industry, particularly in operations and management. Guerrin has also founded a consulting firm that assists cannabis businesses with retail, manufacturing, and cultivation strategies.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his roles in established companies, Christopher Guerrin has experience in starting his own privately funded, fully vertical cannabis company. He has successfully navigated multi-state markets, demonstrating his ability to initiate new business ventures and re-engineer existing operations within the cannabis industry.