About Us - Meathead Movers
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Built on Character.
Driven By Hustle.

Every move is game day. At Meathead Movers, we combine muscle with an athlete’s mindset to deliver precision, speed, and care on every job since 1997.

Why We Move

Our mission is simple: move people forward with strength, integrity, and good energy.

Meathead Movers is revolutionizing the moving industry one relationship at a time.

We are accomplishing this by providing the first-ever employee and client-focused moving service. Our founding principle is to support athletes in pursuit of their American dream, and that will never change. We work hard, have fun, and serve our communities by providing premium moving services as well as assisting victims of domestic violence with a fresh start.

Meathead mover carrying a moving box down a truck ramp

Guiding Principles

We always do the right thing, even when it’s hard and nobody is looking.

We state the facts, tell the truth, and speak with kindness.

We develop ourselves and others through feedback, accountability, and example.

We’re disciplined in how we pursue excellence, bring good energy, and continuously raise our standards to be the best.

Vintage photo of two young men sitting beside an original Meathead Movers sign
Fresh pizza in an open pizza box
Vintage group photo of the early Meathead Movers crew in front of the company sign

The Move That Started it All

In 1997, two brothers helped a friend’s parents move across town. They were high school wrestlers chasing a workout, some cash, and maybe a pizza. That one move changed everything.

What started with a borrowed truck, Tupac on the radio, and a whole lot of hustle grew into something bigger than they ever imagined. Word spread, friends joined, and Meathead Movers was born; a team of athletes who brought respect, integrity, and care to every move.

More than 25 years later, Meathead Movers remains 100% family-owned, athlete-built, and powered by good energy.

The story behind that journey? It’s worth the read.

Aaron Steed

Aaron Steed

Chief Executive Officer

Aaron started Meathead Movers in 1997 as a way to make money while going to school and to support himself while being a competitive wrestler. Always wanting to…

Zak Brannon

Zak Brannon

Chief Operating Officer

With more than a decade of experience as a high performing executive and manager, Zak Brannon serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Meathead Movers. In his…

Angela Dekhtyar

Angela Dekhtyar

Strategic Assistant to the CEO

Angela came to Meathead Movers over a decade ago and has worked her way up the Meathead ladder to General Manager of the entire company. Her goal has always…

Cassondra Webster

Cassondra Webster

Executive Assistant

Cassie Webster comes to us from sunny San Diego, California, where she spent the last nine years as an instructor for The Bar Method. She was selected as 1 of…

Gamal Rady

Gamal Rady

Data Analyst & Fleet Manager

Gamal wears many hats at Meathead Movers as the Data Analyst and Fleet, Facilities, & Safety Manager. He plays an extremely important role in keeping our…

Sebastian Padua

Sebastian Padua

Accounting Manager

Sebastian Padua is the Accounting Manager for Meathead Movers. He hails from Yosemite National Park but now calls San Luis Obispo his home. He moved to SLO to…

Jenny Bierbaum

Jenny Bierbaum

Director of Inside Sales

Jenny was born and raised on the Central Coast and is proud to live in the happiest city in America. After graduating from Atascadero High School, she went to…

Aaron Steed

Aaron Steed

Chief Executive Officer

Aaron started Meathead Movers in 1997 as a way to make money while going to school and to support himself while being a competitive wrestler. Always wanting to be the best on and off the mat, he strived to create the best moving company by utilizing clean-cut, drug-free, athlete movers who are professionally-trained. Meathead has grown to become the largest independent moving company in California with over 700+ employees and 120+ trucks. Currently, Meathead has five operation centers in Central and Southern CA and three storage facilities with plans to expand in the future.

Aaron has led his team to land on the Inc. 5000 “Fastest-Growing companies in the US” list for eight years in a row, making them the top 2% of fastest growing companies in the country. Aaron has also been recognized as Small Business Administration’s “Young Entrepreneur of the Year,” and the White House’s “Top 100 Entrepreneurs” under the age of 35 who are making a difference. His passion for serving the community is reflected in his company, as well as in his work on the board of NCADV, and for the French Hospital. He is also the Founder of the MoveToEndDV, which has inspired hundreds of businesses all over the world to give back to domestic violence programs.

Outside of work, Aaron is a 2x CA State Finalist for Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling, has a 3-0 professional record in MMA, and is a Blue Belt National IBJJF Champ. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Mimi, and son Brody.

Zak Brannon

Zak Brannon

Chief Operating Officer

With more than a decade of experience as a high performing executive and manager, Zak Brannon serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Meathead Movers. In his previous roles, Zak was responsible for sales, marketing, and account maintenance of over 150 accounts. He is known for being an award winner for calculating, achieving and exceeding goals, which makes him the perfect leader for the Meathead Movers team. Zak works directly with sales and operations management to ensure a smooth customer experience from start to finish. Zak is an accomplished professional, a former college athlete and currently resides in San Luis Obispo County with his wife Ansley, his twins, Fox and Blakely, and his youngest son Callum.

Angela Dekhtyar

Angela Dekhtyar

Strategic Assistant to the CEO

Angela came to Meathead Movers over a decade ago and has worked her way up the Meathead ladder to General Manager of the entire company. Her goal has always been to be challenged with different activities on a regular basis. She oversees all departments and drives growth within the company.

Cassondra Webster

Cassondra Webster

Executive Assistant

Cassie Webster comes to us from sunny San Diego, California, where she spent the last nine years as an instructor for The Bar Method. She was selected as 1 of 15 teachers in the nation to uphold the standard of the Method by traveling throughout the US and Canada to evaluate and coach Studio Owners and their team of instructors to enhance the experience of every client who walked through their doors. She then co-created a signature workout for another developing brand in San Diego before becoming a SLO local in April of 2021. Her love for note-taking and efficiency led her to the doors of Meathead, where she now holds the title of Executive Assistant. She’s no longer demanding anyone drops to give her “20,” but she still plays a role in providing clarity to the “muscles” of Meathead.

Gamal Rady

Gamal Rady

Data Analyst & Fleet Manager

Gamal wears many hats at Meathead Movers as the Data Analyst and Fleet, Facilities, & Safety Manager. He plays an extremely important role in keeping our team safe and compliant. Gamal brings more than 5 years of experience in Data Management to the company, previously curating important data at a production facility. He is committed to maintaining the Meathead Movers’ culture that supports its employees and provides excellent service to its customers. Outside of work, Gamal is passionate about jiu jitsu and cares about education organizations in his local community.

Sebastian Padua

Sebastian Padua

Accounting Manager

Sebastian Padua is the Accounting Manager for Meathead Movers. He hails from Yosemite National Park but now calls San Luis Obispo his home. He moved to SLO to attend Cuesta College, but he never left after falling in love with the beautiful weather, fantastic community, and his lovely wife.

Previously, Sebastian served as the Next Generation Pastor at Mountainbrook Church, where he enjoyed connecting with and leading the youth ministry. With his past work experience, he brings excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn and excel at new things to his current position at Meathead Movers. Sebastian is thrilled to be part of the Meathead team and work for a company that is committed to serving the community. When he’s not at work, you can find Sebastian practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing football or golf.

Jenny Bierbaum

Jenny Bierbaum

Director of Inside Sales

Jenny was born and raised on the Central Coast and is proud to live in the happiest city in America. After graduating from Atascadero High School, she went to UC Santa Cruz where she majored in Language Studies with a concentration in French. After college, she came back to San Luis Obispo as her heart was truly residing there all along. She is an avid photographer and tends to have a camera attached to her on days off. She came to Meathead Movers because she loves what the company stands for. She has worked in customer service for over a decade, but with Meathead Movers, she feels like she can really make a difference in her community.

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Meathead mover shaking hands with a smiling older couple
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Meathead movers unloading a truck with a hand truck at a home