Kirk Schmitz

Kirk Schmitz has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Kirk is currently the VP of Operations at Grow Sciences since May 2021. Prior to that, they worked as VP of Manufacturing at iAnthus Capital Management from June 2018 to May 2021. From November 2014 to July 2018, they served as the Director of Operations at Arizona Facility Supply, where they were responsible for budgeting and overseeing the company's growth. Before that, Kirk worked as a Biomedical Researcher at UA - College of Medicine: Department of Basic Medical Sciences from January 2013 to March 2015. Kirk also has management experience as the Manager of Sunny's Diner from October 2013 to December 2014 and as a Restaurant Manager at IHOP from April 2007 to September 2013. Additionally, Kirk co-founded and served as the Vice President of the Barrett Association of Transfer Students (BATS) at Arizona State University from September 2013 to December 2014. Kirk also co-founded and served as the President of the INsite Student Leadership and Forum Initiative at Mesa Community College Honor's Program from September 2011 to September 2013. Before their professional career, Kirk worked as a private mathematics tutor from August 2010 to May 2014.

Kirk Schmitz's education history is as follows:

From 2012 to 2014, Kirk Schmitz attended Arizona State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Microbiology.

Prior to that, from 2010 to 2012, they attended Mesa Community College, where they earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Physical and Biological Anthropology.

In addition to their academic degrees, Kirk Schmitz also holds several certifications. In October 2018, they obtained the OSHA RISK CONTROL certification from USI Kibble & Prentice. In January 2016, they received the WPS Trainer Certification from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. In January 2014, they obtained the ASCEPTIC SURGERY certification and the BIOSAFETY LEVEL 3 certification from the CITI Program, A Division of BRANY. Kirk Schmitz also holds a PESTICIDE SAFETY - PRIVATE APPLICATOR LICENSE certification from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, obtained in July 2018. Additionally, they have a certification in Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators, although the specific institution and date of obtaining this certification are not provided.