Why Meridian?
“We created a way for investors to have immediate cash flow and long-term appreciation.”
Kevin Conlon, Founder and Principal
About Meridian Pacific Properties
Meridian Pacific Properties offers a premium, turnkey investment experience designed for serious investors who want both strong cash flow and long-term appreciation. We specialize in Class A, build-to-rent homes in high-demand markets, where properties generate reliable rental income, attract high-quality tenants, and steadily increase in value. Our properties aren’t just rentals—they’re carefully developed assets designed to maximize returns and minimize risk.
What makes us different is our all-in-one investment solution. We handle everything in-house, from land acquisition and construction to leasing and full-service property management. Investors don’t have to worry about maintenance, vacancies, or finding tenants—we take care of it all. This hands-free approach means you can enjoy consistent passive income without the typical headaches of real estate ownership.
Unlike many investment properties, Meridian homes are built for performance. Our high-quality construction, premium materials, and strategic locations ensure low operating costs, competitive rental rates, and top-tier tenant demand. With strong cap rates, cash flow from day one, and appreciation potential, our properties are among the best investments in the market today.
At Meridian Pacific Properties, we don’t just sell homes—we provide a proven path to financial growth through real estate. Whether you’re looking to expand your portfolio or make your first investment, our expertise, high standards, and turnkey process make real estate investing simple, profitable, and built for success.
Mission
We help investors build wealth and generate passive income through strategic real estate investments.
Vision
To be the premier provider of turnkey rental properties and investment strategy in the U.S.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team is made up of seasoned professionals who are not only experts in real estate but also clients themselves. We believe in the quality of our properties so much that we invest in them personally and often sell to our family and friends.
Jeff King
Co-Founder and Principal
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Jeffrey King is a licensed California and Tennessee Real Estate Broker who has been investing in real estate since 1987 and has been an active investor in Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN.
He is the Chief Operating Officer of the Memphis Medical Redevelopment Group, LLC, a Tennessee real estate company specializing in the turnaround of distressed commercial real estate assets. Prior to co-founding Meridian Pacific Properties, Mr. King was Vice President of Sales for Palomar Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of semiconductor capital equipment in Carlsbad, CA. He served with distinction in a number of technical, marketing and sales management positions during his tenure at Palomar, and was responsible for the operations of its two subsidiary companies in Europe and Asia.
A former Marine, Mr. King was the founder and President of Plexus Technologies, Inc., a software firm focused on streamlining the day-to-day business of local governments in Pennsylvania.
Kent Coykendall
President
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Kent spent nine years as an advisor to Meridian Pacific Properties and five years as an investor, himself. Kent has an impressive resume including eight years of SFR Investment experience, and executive roles at Medifast and Jenny Craig.
Prior to joining Meridian in 2019, Mr. Coykendall was the owner and CEO of Medifast Weight Control Centers of California, an independent franchise chain of 16 clinics in California he founded in 2008. He sold this business to Medifast Inc. in 2018. Prior to that Mr. Coykendall held executive positions at Jenny Craig Intl, Airwalk Footwear, and Ashworth Golf Apparel. As Jenny Craig’s VP of Strategy and Business Development from 2002 to 2007, he played a leading role in the company turn-around and sale to Nestle in 2006.
Mr. Coykendall has been a residential real estate investor since 2012 and an advisor to Meridian since 2011. He has served on a number of non-profit Boards in the San Diego community.
Mr. Coykendall earned a B.S in Business Administration from U.C. Berkeley, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Brian Conlon
Director of Business Development
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Brian has been working in SFR investments for 12 years and has been in charge of business development for Meridian and their network of companies for the past three years. Previously, Brian spent eight years as an Executive/Leadership coach.
Roxanne King
Director of Acquisitions
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Roxanne King has been working as the Acquisitions Manager for Meridian National Realty since the company was founded in 2006. She is a highly experienced real estate professional and long time investor.
Justin Burns
Chief Financial Officer
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Justin began working with Meridian as CFO in 2021. Prior to that he spent 15 years in commercial banking in the Memphis, TN market. Justin was a banker and advisor to Meridian for 6 years prior to joining the company. He has experience in residential construction and development finance as well as SFR investment. Justin earned a B.B.A from the University of Mississippi and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
