Meet the Team
We are black and women owned and have a combined 30+ years of experience in the cannabis industry.
McKensie Kahnweiler
Co- founder, COO
McKensie is driven by her strong passion for cannabis and her hospitality-oriented outlook. Most recently she was the Retail Operations Manager for Green Thumb Industries (GTI NYSE) where she streamlined operations between 50+ dispensaries establishing loyalty programs, growing e-commerce and implementing Standard Operating Procedures. McKensie opened two high-volume Recreational Rise dispensaries in Illinois and served as General Manager during the launches. As GTI’s national retail trainer, she successfully trained 500+ Team Members. She derives her talents and skills for training and operations from her experience as VP of Retail for Aloha Poke Co and her 11 years as Senior Concessions Manager with Levy Restaurants at Wrigley Field, T-Mobile Arena, and Pechanga Arena.
Theresa Schiller
Co- founder, CSO
Theresa brings her unique combination of competent and creative leadership to every client interaction. She has over 15-years of experience creating events and implementing high-volume operations, most recently with Compass Group where she skillfully managed multiple client accounts. As the Senior Director of Concessions at Wrigley Field with Levy Restaurants, Theresa oversaw events of all sizes, including Chicago Cubs games, company team-building events, concerts, and bleacher weddings. Theresa used her specialized skillset to manage the day-to-day operations while maintaining a positive team culture and providing an unparalleled customer experience.
Derrick Levy
Co-founder, CEO
Derrick embodies a positive, hardworking attitude that motivates the people around him. With 12+ years of experience in the cannabis industry, Derrick has opened 12 dispensaries from the ground up in Colorado and Illinois. As the Illinois Regional Director for Green Thumb Industries (GTI NYSE), he lead eight successful high-volume dispensaries working closely with the retail and wholesale teams. Derrick has a thorough understanding of all facets of the industry, giving him a unique perspective to analyze and implement change in this dynamic market. Derrick’s strong knowledge of cannabis combined with his hands-on leadership approach creates a welcoming learning environment. Derrick is currently the Director of Sales and Strategy for a publicly traded cannabis company.