Phillip Jacobson

PHILLIP G. JACOBSON 3853 Meade Street - Denver, CO 80211 -____________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Master of Science in Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December 2007 Thesis: Determining the influence of antecedent soil moisture conditions on rates of plant water use Bachelor of Arts, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May 2004 Double Major: Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology - Plant emphasis; Environmental Studies Independent Snow Hydrology Project – Analyzed data to quantify the effects of snow sublimation from the forest canopy on local water yields Volunteer at the Campus Greenhouse WORK EXPERIENCE Kavana Ventures, Denver, CO (November 2022 – Present Day) Real Estate Investor Purchased first rental in 2006 using utilizing various mortgage strategies Prioritized real estate investing with a focus on house flipping in Denver, CO, and Indianapolis, IN while maintaining rental properties in both locations Bluelab/Autogrow, Remote work (June 2022 – March 2023) Senior Technical Specialist Provide training, support, and consulting services to growers using the Autogrow suite of products in commercial grow operations Initially brought on as a specialist in Autogrow control systems for Cannabis cultivation but expanded expertise to support growers of vine crops, berries, and leafy greens worldwide Cannabis Cultivation & Operations Experience (2004 – 2022) Led cultivation operations at multiple facilities, including L’Eagle Services, Bud Fox Supply, Vertica Farms, Smart Care LLC, and PGJ Enterprises Increased flower canopy utilization and optimized greenhouse operations to enhance yields by 30-58% year-over-year Designed and implemented fully automated hydroponic fertigation and drip irrigation systems integrated with Autogrow control systems Established organic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs incorporating beneficial insects Expanded cultivation facilities, increasing operational square footage from 7,000 to 18,000 sq. ft. Reduced downtime in flower rooms by 50% and introduced a wholesale clone revenue stream generating $50K within three months Managed residential and large-scale commercial grow operations, including medical and recreational cannabis facilities Expertise in multiple cultivation methods, including soil, coco, Rockwool, deep water culture (DWC), hand-watering, and automated irrigation University of Colorado at Boulder - Department of Geological Sciences (September 2004 – May 2006) Research and Teaching Assistant Assisted in the setup of two meteorological tower stations Designed and built field site Collected and processed all data for soil hydrology parameters Installed and maintained all instrumentation Supervised three undergraduate students doing research as part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program AWARDS/GRANTS Named “Best Dispensary Cultivation” by Denver Westword Magazine, March 2018 Recipient of the NCIA “Excellence in Innovation for Cultivation” award, February 2018 Chosen to perform research under a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas (SAHRA), September 2004 - May 2006 Recipient of a Shell Research Grant, January 2005 SKILLS Computer: HubSpot, METRC, Complia, MS Office, MATLAB, SAS, Slack. Laboratory: GroSens, Soil Moisture, pH, Texture, Nutrient Analysis, and Bulk density.