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Verified by PairOpsSenior Operator

Marlon Coburn

Fractional CEO / President
Turnarounds, multi-state operations, restructuring, compliance

Senior cannabis operator with deep experience across cultivation, compliance, restructuring, multi-site execution, and leadership transition.

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State Experience
California, Nevada
Engagement Types
Fractional, Project, Interim
Functional Depth
Cultivation, Compliance, Ops
Where this operator fits
Turnarounds and restructurings
Founder or executive transition
Compliance-sensitive operations
Multi-site performance reset
Quick stats
20+
Years in operations
$25M-$50M
Revenue scale
8
Licensed facilities
CA / NV
States operated
Long Beach, CA
Fractional / Project / Interim
Routed through PairOps
Track record

Selected operating experience

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President & CEO
California Cannabis Operator

Led restructuring across multiple licensed facilities, consolidated operations into the strongest-performing site, and stabilized operations under lender oversight.

40%+ fixed cost reduction
President, Nevada
Multi-license Nevada Operation

Launched and scaled operations outside California, helping build the operating model, team structure, and systems required for first retail sale.

Sub-9 month path to market
Chief Administrative Officer
Multi-state Platform

Oversaw integration planning, workforce restructuring, compliance infrastructure, and execution cadence across complex regulated operations.

$4.2M labor savings
Coverage

Capabilities

CultivationComplianceRestructuringMulti-site OpsManufacturingDistributionLeadership TransitionDue Diligence
Operational context
Founder-led and institutionally pressured environments
Licensed operations across cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution
Leadership transition, restructuring, and performance reset situations
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