Cloudberry Cannabis License Transfer Objection Period Ends

The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) is processing an application for a transfer of controlling interest for Cloudberry Cannabis (License #11547), located at 3307 Spenard Road, Anchorage. The current ownership structure, consisting of Lily A. Shimek (60%) and Joseph D. Shimek (40%), is proposed to change to a five-way split of 20% each among Lily A. Shimek, Joseph D. Shimek, Zachary McGuire, Jennifer Cardona, and Luke Stokes. As of November 20, 2025, the application was determined to be complete. While background checks are complete, the Department of Revenue (DOR) reported the applicant as non-compliant due to outstanding taxes. No other objections from local governments or state agencies were noted as of that date. The application is scheduled for consideration by the Marijuana Control Board during their December 3–4, 2025, meeting. The applicant is required to attend the meeting, and the transfer cannot be finalized until all regulatory approvals—including tax compliance, fire safety, and environmental health—are secured.