# Christopher (Kit) Gallant

> Christopher (Kit) Gallant is the CEO and co-founder of Fernway, a cannabis consumer brand based in Northampton, Massachusetts. A former teacher, community advocate and Paul, Weiss litigation associate, he co-founded the business in 2018 with Liam O’Brien, David Van Vlierbergen and Kevin Wu. His remit includes strategy, sales, business development and expansion into new markets.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-Founder at Fernway
- **Organizations:** Fernway, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Southern Poverty Law Center, Jackson Public Schools, Teach For America, Elm City Internationals
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in History, summa cum laude, New York University, J.D., New York University School of Law
- **Known for:** Co-founded Fernway in 2018 and led it as CEO., Fernway reported $11.1 million in Q3 2024 wholesale revenue, up 133% year over year., Fernway closed a $6 million convertible-note financing in April 2024.

## Career timeline

- **2010–2012** — Teacher and boys’ varsity soccer coach at Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi.
- **2012–2013** — Community advocate at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- **2016–2018** — Litigation associate at Paul, Weiss in New York.
- **2018** — Left Paul, Weiss in August and co-founded Fernway with Liam O’Brien, David Van Vlierbergen and Kevin Wu.
- **2021** — Fernway introduced its commercial vape products in Massachusetts.
- **2022** — Fernway introduced the Traveler and its recycling program.
- **2023** — Fernway expanded into flower and joints, and entered New Jersey late in the year.
- **2024** — Fernway entered New York in February and closed a $6 million convertible-note financing in April.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Fernway in 2018 and led it as CEO.
- Fernway reported $11.1 million in Q3 2024 wholesale revenue, up 133% year over year.
- Fernway closed a $6 million convertible-note financing in April 2024.
- Earned a history bachelor’s degree summa cum laude at New York University.

## Latest updates

- **2024-10** — Fernway announced Q3 wholesale revenue of $11.1 million, 133% year-over-year growth, and a planned Connecticut entry; the announcement named Gallant as CEO.
- **2024-07** — Fernway shared Q2 wholesale revenue of $10.2 million and details of its April $6 million financing.
- **2024-05** — Fernway promoted Gallant’s Coffee with the Collective interview on market expansion.
- **2024-02** — Gallant marked Fernway’s New York arrival with his first local purchase at Housing Works Cannabis Co.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kit-gallant-a2975647

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