Samer Abilmona is a distinguished cannabis business operator with a proven track record of success in the industry. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Operations at Green Leaf Medical, LLC (The Cannabist), Samer brings over a decade of expertise to his role. An advocate and cannabis lover first, Samer has cultivated cannabis for 17 years,  entering the cannabis industry in 2012. Coming from an immigrant, entrepreneurial family Samer was given the foundations of hard work, passion, adaptability, and pioneer spirit needed to succeed in the cannabis industry.

 

Since joining gLeaf in June 2019, he has spearheaded numerous initiatives that have significantly elevated the company's operations and market presence. At gLeaf, Samer led the establishment of their flagship retail operation in Maryland, achieving remarkable results with a threefold increase in revenue and a 10% rise in margin. His leadership extended to overseeing the construction, staffing, and commissioning of an expansive 82,000 square-foot vertically

integrated facility in Virginia. This facility boasts over 26,000 square feet of flowering canopy, a full manufacturing lab, and a dispensary, positioning gLeaf as a pioneer in the Virginia market. 

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In 2021, Samer assumed direct control of all cultivation and manufacturing sites for gLeaf, leading initiatives that resulted in impressive gains including a 5% increase in overall yield, a

10% boost in potency, and a 40% increase in terpene  percentage across all three states of operation. His strategic acumen was further showcased in his role in designing and constructing an expansion in Pennsylvania, featuring over 20,000 square feet of processing space and 115,000 square feet of flowering canopy. Starting in 2022 Samer helped lead gLeaf through the two year process of a nine figure acquisition and transition into The Cannabist Company.

 

Samer's influence extends beyond gLeaf, as evidenced by his previous roles. As Director of Cannabis Operations/Principal Consultant at Black Hawk Funding in La Quinta, California, he

oversaw a wholesale distillate extraction lab and managed extensive hemp cultivation and indoor cultivation projects. Prior to that, as Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Ambary Gardens in Evergreen, Colorado, Samer played a pivotal role in developing high CBD hemp genetics and managing all aspects of operations. In total, Samer has helped build and/or run cultivation and manufacturing facilities across 8 States covering over 500k square feet of cultivation canopy and over 100k square feet of manufacturing space.

 

His dedication and contributions have been recognized with awards, including the 2015 High Times Cannabis Cup (Colorado), the 2016 Colorado Hemp Cup and the 2024 Leaf Bow (Maryland).

 

With a profound understanding of the cannabis industry and a relentless drive for excellence, Samer Abilmona continues to deliver outstanding results and drive sustainable growth in every new endeavor