About Us
About Us
As we usher in this new era of cannabis legalization GreenSpace is committed to maximizing the opportunities cannabis has to offer, both medically and recreationally. Our strategically curated team is uniquely qualified to streamline the cannabis experience. Working together with municipalities, licensed facilities, and consumers, GreenSpace will ensure the cannabis industry emerges as one that prioritizes public safety & personal health while stimulating economic growth.
Meet The Team
Scott Samp
Co-Founder
Like many, Scott's cannabis journey began as a casual user in college before becoming a patient in the MMMP in 2010. It did not take long for him to become passionate about growing and providing high quality cannabis as a caregiver in the same program. Today he continues to be fascinated with the potentials cannabis has to offer, obtaining certificates from Northern Michigan University in Cannabis Medicine & Healthcare as well as Cannabis Law & Policy. He has made it his mission to show others how they may benefit from from any of the many benefits cannabis has to offer.
Mark Fisher
Co-Founder
Mark is a business minded executive with over 25 years experience in managing global operations, supply chain, operational excellence programs, loss elimination and strategic project management. His passion for cannabis education is driven by the challenges he faces as a parent seeking consistent, high quality medicinal cannabis for his son. This struggle, as well as his personal belief in the powers of cannabis, led Mark to co-founding GreenSpace where he seeks to normalize cannabis as a medicine and promote responsible use.
Jill Kathryn
Education Director
Bringing over 15 years of experience from the public education sector, an MBA from Capella University and a BA from Michigan State University, Jill is brings an intrinsic value to the GreenSpace team. As an adult she has been able to witness firsthand the incredible effects of responsible cannabis use. Being passionate about building a stronger future, Jill believes it is imperative to offer parents and families access to medicinal cannabis while educating them on the benefits and preparing them for any signs of misuse or abuse.
Janice Newell Bissex
Cannabis Practicioner
Janice Newell Bissex is a registered dietician and Holistic Cannabis Practitioner at Jannabis Wellness. She has completed training and certification through the Holistic Cannabis Academy and the Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate Program at GreenFlower. She teaches cannabis therapy and is Program Director, Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University School of Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Neil Vora
Cannabis Attorney
Caregiver first, then a lawyer. With his experience and efforts in the community over the last 12 years, Neil has cemented himself as one of the premier cannabis attorneys in Michigan. Today he remains active in both caregiver and commercial communities and is a strong advocate for those disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition.
Scott Sherwood
Extraction Specialist
As a self proclaimed student of cannabis, Scott has spent the past decade researching and perfecting some of the most advanced cannabis isolation/extraction processes known in the industry. With his knowledge and experience, as well as a strong focus on plant medicines, Scott will continue to be an industry leader when it comes to cannabis research and integral to the development of individualized cannabis therapies.