From managing a grow store, to cultivation and extraction specializing in solventless. Dan Heaton brings an extensive background in cannabis to the Eco Growtech team.

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland then raised all around the world (Venezuela, California, Houston, and many other international locations), Dan’s family finally settled just outside of Edmonton Alberta where he spent his teenage years. Dan’s passion for extraction started in high school when he began making honey oils, and in 2010 Dan made his very first batch of shatter.

In 2015 Dan moved to Kelowna BC where he quickly gained traction in the Okanagan Cannabis Industry by engaging and networking with likeminded growers in the community. In the following 2 years, Dan emersed himself in the Okanagan legacy cannabis world, working as a trimmer and continuing his specialty in extraction. After some time growing his skills and perfecting techniques, Dan accepted an opportunity tending to a indoor garden in a large-scale growing facility. It was in this space where he began experimenting with solventless extraction.

In 2017, Dan and his partner Mel started an edibles company specializing in treats, drinks, and topical rubs. They quickly found opportunities in experimenting with other products like Hash, and Hash Rosins as well.

In 2019, Dan spent some time making distillate for a black-market supplier, before accepting an opportunity as manager of a popular hydroponics store in West Kelowna. It was at the hydroponics location where Dan was first introduced to Shawn Piernitzki, CEO of Eco Growtech. Dan was immediately blown away by the first- generation bar light the Eco team was developing at the time, as it was the highest quality LED light that Dan had seen on the market. Dan saw a huge opportunity in offering the lights for sale to his hydroponics customers.

In 2021 Dan made the decision to move on from the hydroponics store and accepted an offer in sales with the Eco Growtech team. Dan possesses a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in many different sectors of the industry. He is excited to share his experiences and wealth of information through Eco Consulting to help others skip the learning curve and jump right to success.