Brian McVicker isn’t just a sales and payroll executive—he’s a leader who understands that in cannabis, trust, compliance, and people-first support aren’t optional, they’re survival. As CRO at Paragon Payroll, Brian is focused on more than transactions; he’s committed to helping cannabis operators and HR professionals build resilient teams, stay ahead of compliance, and eliminate the noise of unreliable providers.

At Paragon, Brian champions the  Cannabis Committed initiative—a pledge to go all-in for operators navigating one of the most complex regulatory landscapes in business today. Since 2016, Paragon has stood out by doing what others don’t: answering the phone, tackling compliance head-on, and delivering payroll and HR solutions built for the realities of cannabis.

For Brian, success isn’t about headlines—it’s about making sure clients never feel ghosted, blindsided, or left to figure it out alone. His leadership is rooted in accountability, proactive service, and a relentless drive to prove that payroll and HR can be a source of peace of mind, not stress.

Under his leadership, Paragon was named one of  Cannabis Business Times’ 2025 Best Cannabis Companies to Work For —a testament to a culture that continues to set the standard for cannabis payroll and HR, Brian remains dedicated to one mission: empowering businesses, elevating HR teams, and helping operators thrive in a tough but extraordinary industry.