Fitz Couhig
Company
Pioneer Nuggets, Arlington, Washington
Job Title
CEO
Accomplishments
- As a mitigation professional, he helped arrange the purchase and management of more than 15,000 acres of wetlands that are now under perpetual servitude.
- Founded Pioneer Nuggets and successfully brought a craft cannabis flower product to the Washington State market.
Extracurricular
A Grand Adventure: An avid outdoorsman and adventurer, Fitz paddled the entire 287 miles of the Grand Canyon over a 25-day period in December 2014. “Nothing prepares one for three Class 8 rapids in a four-hour stretch. It was cold, but not as cold as you would think. Adrenaline is wonderful.”
Fun Facts
On Dry Land: The one thing he cannot live without is water, “but I prefer when it is in a craft beer or an excellent coffee.”
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