Our Team
Our Team
Chuck McKenrick
- (323) 621-6850
- chuck@wegrowpros.com
Born outside of Providence RI in the 80s, Chuck has always had a green thumb and a passion for horticulture. His first job was working at a retail nursery selling ornamental annuals and perennials. Chuck graduated from Simons Rock College with an AA when he was 18 and continued on to get his BA in Liberal Arts from Hampshire College in Amherst MA. Chuck became a specialist in high alpine native gardening in Crested Butte CO in his 20s and was introduced to the Cannabis Industry working on legacy farms in the emerald triangle and Humbolt county in Northern CA. Intrigued by the relatively unique diecious and photoperiodic properties of the cannabis plant - Chuck continued exploring cultivation techniques and the required specialized equipment while managing hydroponic stores in Massachusetts and Oklahoma. After retreating to the rural mountains of western Colorado Chuck joined forces with other founders of Grow Pros Solutions and our company was born. Fusing the perfect synergy of commercial cannabis cultivation knowledge, biological understanding of the cannabis plant's desires, industry prowess, and direct manufacturing connections Grow Pros Solutions has proved itself as a trusted brand in our industry. Working tightly with the other company partners Chuck has helped build the Grow Pros team and product catalog to ensure that GPS offers high performance products at the cutting edge of technology and can provide them at affordable prices. Chuck has a 3-season greenhouse at his home in western Colorado where he gets the privilege to R+D GPS Products and with the help of his wonderful wife Meghan they grow delicious recreational cannabis in organic living soil along side their favorite vegetables, fruit trees, San Pedro Catus (legal in CO), and culinary mushrooms.
- Favorite Strain: Amherst Sour Diesel
- Favorite Drink: Ararat Brandy
- Favorite form of consumption: Bowl of Flower or a Spliff with organic tobacco
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Hobbies: Mushroom Foraging and placer gold prospecting
Benjamin Matsuda
- (323) 319-2828
- benjamin@wegrowpros.com
As a second-generation cannabis cultivator with a background in science, Ben has used his curiosity to explore every facet of the industry. Ben's journey began with Select Oil, the first billion-dollar cannabis company, where he gained invaluable experience in extraction and processing. From there, Ben expanded into cannabis safety and compliance, working with COA labs and mass chromatography testing to ensure product integrity. Over the past decade, Ben has managed and consulted on numerous grow operations, culminating in his role as Manager of Cultivation for a hundred-million-dollar facility. This experience has given Ben the expertise to launch my own businesses and successfully operate commercial farms as a Director of Cultivation or Partner. Now, as part of GrowPros Solutions, Ben leverages this knowledge to drive sales, design commercial cultivation facilities, and help develop innovative product solutions tailored to growers’ needs. Beyond sales and cultivation, Ben is committed to advancing cannabis science through strategic partnerships with universities, constantly researching spectrum advancements to optimize plant performance. By bridging practical knowledge with data-driven insights, Ben collaborates with leading cultivators like Khoa from Spaceship Cannabis to integrate real-world growing expertise with cutting-edge theoretical research. Ben's goal is to push the boundaries of cannabis cultivation, ensuring growers have the best tools, technology, and strategies to succeed.
Justin Hernandez
- (818) 230-2688
- justin@wegrowpros.com
Justin Hernandez is a Certified Ganjier with over 25 years of hands‑on horticultural experience. Inspired by his grandfather’s work as a florist, Justin first honed his skills growing roses and orchids before pivoting in 2004 to the medical‑cannabis market under California’s Proposition 215. A respected authority in his field, he’s both a Cannabis Cup Award winner and a veteran Cannabis Cup judge—credentials that speak to his deep expertise and commitment to quality. Beyond the grow room, Justin champions the belief that “learning to grow your own food can enhance your life and well‑being.” When he’s not fine‑tuning cultivation protocols, you’ll find him exploring remote trails on overlanding adventures or perfecting his shot at the archery range. In the garden, his favorite strains are Headband and OG Kush in all their forms, alongside classic powerhouses Sour Diesel and VA Skunk Chem—varieties he still considers benchmarks for aroma, flavor, and effect.
Kara Bragg
- (707) 708-5758
- Kara@wegrowpros.com
A seasoned leader in the cannabis and hemp industries with over 15 years of hands-on experience scaling cultivation operations from seed to success, Known for growing large outdoor plants, favoring a seed start over clone and renowned auto-flower knowledge. Kara blends a rare mix of technical depth, visionary leadership, and on-the-ground cultivation mastery. Her background consists of being a grow consultant, specializing in commercial cannabis and hemp facility design, genetic breeding, and production optimization. From traditional farm plots and pivot wheel farming to fully automated greenhouses and indoor facilities. An advocate for women in cannabis, sharing the stage at global events in UK and USA and being featured in The Cannavist magazine for her work in cultivation. Her voice, rooted in lived experience and trailblazing expertise, she is very passionate about cannabis and the cannabis culture. She stays rooted in her theory that “Humans are basically plants with complicated emotions.
- Strain: Sapphire OG
- Terpene Profile: All gas
- Hobby: Snowboarding
Carlos Sanchez III
- (323) 597-4901
- carlos@wegrowpros.com
With 15 years of experience in the horticulture industry, I’ve cultivated a deep understanding of both traditional market practices and modern growing innovations. My work has focused heavily on leveraging under canopy lighting—a game-changing technique that allows for increased yields without sacrificing the quality of the final product. This approach not only improves flower density and consistency but also enhances pack prices and significantly boosts overall return on investment. Beyond cultivation, I’m a licensed distributor and part owner of 2for1 Delivery Service, where I bring my passion for quality product to the consumer front. My favorite strain, OG Kush, continues to represent the benchmark of excellence I strive for in every grow. From canopy strategy to distribution, my journey is rooted in results-driven practices and a love for the plant.
- Strain: OG Kush
- Hobby: Smoking
Devon Langford
- (213) 596-0558
- devon@wegrowpros.com
I cook things. I grow things. I know things. With over a decade in the hydroponics and cannabis industry, I've spent more time under lights than most folks and I'm still thriving. At We Grow Pros, my mission is simple: help growers win today while building for the future. Whether it’s dialing in your canopy, maxing out your rebates, or swapping stories about the “wild west” days of the industry, I’m here to turn knowledge into harvests and harvests into futures. From lighting setups to vertical benching layouts and power rebates that feel like cheat codes, I’m helping lead the charge. Hydroponics, cannabis, culinary experiments — it’s all connected. The best growers don't just chase yields they grow culture, craft, and community. And that’s exactly what we’re building here.
- Hobby: Cooking