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Matt Van Kirk

Matt Van Kirk is a Certified Ganjier and Guild Navigator with the Ganjier Guild, supporting operations, business process development, and project management. He brings over 25 years of experience in engineering leadership at large companies and startups, along with seven years as a home cultivator mentored by a medical grower. Matt is committed to cannabis education, professionalism, and building a strong, knowledgeable community around the plant.

About Our Ecosystem Structure

This site is operated by The Ganjier Guild. The Ganjier Guild, Smoke & Oakum LLC, and The Guild Collective are separate legal entities. The Ganjier Guild is a 501(c)(6) trade association that owns the Ganjier brand, educational standards, and certification credentials. Smoke & Oakum LLC is a Maine manager-managed limited liability company that provides commercial and operational services under a license from The Ganjier Guild. The Guild Collective is a Maine cooperative that provides profit-sharing participation opportunities for eligible Guild members. These entities operate as part of a coordinated ecosystem but are legally and financially separate, each with its own governance, bank accounts, and legal obligations. Shared services among these entities are governed by a written Shared Services Agreement.