Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Cory Kitchen

Fort Assiniboine,AB

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in biotechnology, agriculture innovation, and community health solutions. Founded and scaled two ventures, QuadeL Growers and River Rock Biotech, securing a Health Canada Controlled Drug and Substances License to advance psilocybin-based therapies, as well as a soil health market-ready product for commercial AG operators. Spearheaded collaborations with Washington State University on fungi-based bee health research and pioneered drone-based healthcare delivery for First Nations communities. Adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes and delivering sustainable, high-impact solutions for environmental and social challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

River Rock Biotech
Alberta, Canada
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed and commercialized a fungi-based agricultural nutrient product, conducting live field trials across 12,000 acres.
  • Implemented drone technology for precision product application and land surveying to improve efficiency and data collection.
  • Managed production facility operations, including supply chain logistics, production scaling, and quality control.
  • Led cross-functional teams in product development, compliance, and market testing.
  • Oversaw all phases of business growth, from R&D to operational management and customer engagement.
  • Secured and maintained a Health Canada Dealer’s License for psilocybin production, ensuring full regulatory compliance and operational safety.
  • Created a 10-bed recovery facility aproved by Alberta Health where cutting edge R&D utilizing psilocybin and EEG machines to ensure effectivness for recovery.
  • Created a telehealth network via Turkey & Dubai that assisted First Nations Communities for pharmaceuticals and efficient care.

HDD Inspector

Entec
Calgary, AB
12.2016 - 09.2019
  • Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through visual inspection and reporting.
  • Maintained accurate records of all costs conducted during the projects process.
  • Conducted detailed inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure they were in compliance with safety regulations.

Production Field Operator

Progress Energy/ Petronas
Alberta, Canada
07.2012 - 12.2015
  • Pipeline Pigging/reporting for the purpose of line integrity and effiency
  • Maintain oil/water battery of 28 wells and 2 compressor stations.
  • Daily field run/ maitinence of wellheads, barton meters and jacks.
  • Overseen lite work over work to various well sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nacawic High School
Nackawic, NB

Skills

  • Product development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Field trials
  • Precision agriculture
  • Supply chain management
  • Data analysis

Technical Skills And Tools

  • HDD Inspection & Quality Control
  • Drone Operation & Application Systems
  • Regulatory Documentation & Compliance Management
  • Facility Operations & Process Management
  • Data Analysis & Field Testing Methodologies
  • Safety Protocol Implementation
  • Business Development & Strategic Planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Startup Founder

River Rock Biotech
01.2019 - Current

HDD Inspector

Entec
12.2016 - 09.2019

Production Field Operator

Progress Energy/ Petronas
07.2012 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Nacawic High School
Cory Kitchen