Born in Tehran, Iran, Meilad immigrated to Milpitas, CA as a refugee when he was 1 years old, and was raised primarily in Orange County, CA. Meilad graduated with a business finance degree from California State University, Fullerton in 2004 and almost immediately delved into commercial real estate. Within two years, he sold over $10 million in commercial real estate and generated over $300,000 in commissions, all during one of the nation’s worst real estate markets. In 2009, Meilad co-founded Quest Preservation, a construction company that grew from a single-service, single-city entity to a national company across 17 states, with over 100 employees and 2000 active subcontractors. After six years leading Quest Preservation, Meilad decided to utilize his background in commercial real estate, sales, and construction in the medical cannabis industry. He acted as President of a partnership group that managed Hand N Hand Patient Care dispensary activities and operations; the 4th licensed medical marijuana dispensary to open in Orange County. As the owner/operator, he worked every position possible, experiencing every angle of the business. In January 2017, Meilad sold the multimillion-dollar company to a large brand name, and began consulting individuals to attain cannabis business licensing. Stepping into a leadership role again, Meilad gladly took on the responsibilities as WeCann’s President/CEO. With his guidance, and hands on leadership approach, as of the 4th quarter of 2022, WeCann has submitted approximately 140 cannabis business licensing applications, across 35 different municipalities. As the Broker of Record for WeCann, Meilad has brokered over $150 million in commercial real estate transactions and developed WeCann into a trusted and tried resource for cannabis business operators who have entitlement, real estate, and business brokerage needs. Having played a big role in the merger negotiations with CREC, Meilad was extremely excited to bring the companies together. It was an easy decision when he realized what both companies could accomplish by combining resources, and best practices, allowing them to provide the best possible set of services to the cannabis industry. As their newly appointed CEO, he is relishing in this opportunity to lead them in a nationwide expansion. When he is not growing one of his businesses, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife, three children, and extended family. You won’t find him sitting around much beyond working on a computer, unless he is watching his beloved Lakers or Manchester United.
