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About Ashdown Capital

Our core value is simple: Get our customers the right deal from our established network of financing partners. That value came from where the best ideas often come from—experience. Our team of experienced commercial financing and capital lease advisors knows the ins and outs of banking.

The Beginning of Ashdown Capital

After working for banks for nearly a decade, the team at Ashdown realized they wanted to work on other side of the fence and work with the businesses who need commercial financing, rather than for the lender. With their experience, they had developed strong relationships with a number of the top account managers and regional managers of the banks and credit unions and knew they could be a huge resource to those looking to finance. These relationships have enabled Ashdown Capital to partner their customers with the most suitable bank and account manager from day one.

As the company continues to expand, so does their network, which enhances their ability to always get you, the customer, the best opportunity.

Who We Are

Ashdown Capital is a firm that assists business owners and developers in finding financing and capital lease for their business and projects at the most favourable terms – for them, not the bank. Our team is a collection of experienced advisors who know the ins-and-outs of banking institutions and have an expansive network of lenders to get banks competing for a company’s business. You can be assured we’re always fighting for you. Since our inception, the team has worked with companies in the micro-space, as well as multinationals with over $250 million in revenue. In addition, the team has worked on property projects ranging in size from single-family homes to multi-story, multiphase townhouse/condo complexes, and also commercial/industrial properties. And this is only the beginning.

Partners

Brad Kiendl

Brad Kiendl is the founder of Ashdown Capital. After working for a Canadian bank, as well as a large international bank, Brad developed an in-depth understanding of bank credit approval processes. Email Brad at brad@ashdowncapital.ca.

Ryan Turner

Ryan spent nearly a decade working as a Commercial Relationship Manager, and the last three as a Regional Manager, leading a high-performing commercial banking team. Ryan is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (Turner). Email Ryan at ryan@ashdowncapital.ca.

Broker Team

Kern Chiu

Kern Chiu brings over sixteen years of commercial and corporate banking experience including Assistant Vice President of Commercial Banking with a global financial institution. Leveraging his extensive banking network and experience with clients across diverse industries, his successful financing solutions include real estate, working capital, equipment, as well as mergers & acquisitions. Email Kern at kern@ashdowncapital.ca

George Coton

George has over twelve years of Corporate and Commercial Banking experience, spending his last three years as the Assistant Vice President and Team Lead at an international bank based in the Fraser Valley. George has overseen large complex transactions across many industries and markets. George is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (D&G). Email George at george@ashdowncapital.ca

Shizuka Handford

Shizuka has nearly 10 years of experience providing advisory services in both public and private sectors including real estate development, transportation, retail and hospitality. Shizuka is passionate about building meaningful relationships with her clients and understanding their business needs which enables her to provide unique and personalized solutions that will benefit their business. Email Shizuka at shizuka@ashdowncapital.ca.

Andy Herndier

Andy has worked in the retail banking sector for the last half decade, with experience in retail lending and small business banking for a chartered Canadian bank. His focus during those 6 years was to provide credit solutions to client’s unique needs and cultivate client relationships. He also has extensive experience in sales and customer service from previous positions outside of financial institutions. He successfully combines these experiences and skills to develop a strong relationship with his clients, focusing on transparency and providing the right advice for each client. Email Andy at aherndier@ashdowncapital.ca.

Michael Hopp

Michael has maintained award-winning success over the past decade providing financial solutions to mid-market businesses, corporations, and private equity firms with a focus on senior and subordinated debt. He has split his finance career between a Canadian Chartered Bank and a leading Canadian Merchant Bank. Michael is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (Tyee). Email Michael at michael@ashdowncapital.ca.

Matthew MacGregor

Matthew is an experienced corporate lender with close to a decade of experience with HSBC Bank Canada. His diverse finance experience includes Commodity and Trade Finance, Structured Working Capital, Real Estate, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions and Syndications across a diversified set of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale, Technology, and Transportation. Email Matt at matthew@ashdowncapital.ca.

David Marti

David Marti has worked in banking for a decade, with experience in retail lending, small business banking, business banking and corporate lending. For the past four years, David has worked for a large international bank, giving him the opportunity to work through a wide variety of complex deals. David is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (D&G). Email David at david@ashdowncapital.ca.

Ben Mui

Ben spent over nine years in retail banking with a senior lender, progressing from teller to branch manager, before exploring the commercial banking sphere as a mid-market commercial account manager. He then obtained an MBA from UBC Sauder and co-founded a corporate strategic planning business before venturing into insurance-based corporate tax planning. Email Ben at ben@ashdowncapital.ca.

Tyson Pollack

Tyson recently graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in Finance with a focus on Corporate Finance, M&A, and Venture Capital. He also has extensive experience working in sales and customer service. Email Tyson at tyson@ashdowncapital.ca.

Inder Powar

Inder brings to the Ashdown Capital team over ten years of commercial banking experience with a large, Canadian bank. He has worked across commercial banking markets, including Surrey, Delta and the Fraser Valley. Email Inder at inder@ashdowncapital.ca.

Josh Richardson

Josh joins Ashdown having spent the last three years managing project finance for a local developer, and the prior four years with a chartered Canadian bank. Josh also brings a master’s degree in international business from the University of Victoria to the team. Email Josh at josh@ashdowncapital.ca.

Clayton Rutquist

Clayton brings 20 years of experience to Ashdown, having helped clients of all sizes, across all asset classes, and in a multitude of industries. Through senior roles with lenders and in private enterprise, Clayton has structured transactions in real estate, working capital, equipment finance, and hospitality. Clayton is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (CC). Contact Clayton at clayton@ashdowncapital.ca

Andrew Still

Andrew began his financial career with a chartered Canadian bank right out of University. He became one of the youngest commercial relationship managers within the bank, and managed a variety of portfolios with clients from a wide range of industries, from operating entities to real estate developments. Andrew is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (Tyee). Email Andrew at andrew@ashdowncapital.ca.

Steve Wade

Steve has over a decade of experience in private equity acquiring and operating privately held companies in North America in a wide variety of industries. He has raised debt and equity capital, acquired companies & real estate, hired and mentored executive teams, chaired and sat on boards, driven strategic planning, and also been an operator. Email Steve at steve@ashdowncapital.ca.

Patrick Youssif

Patrick previously spent over six years at senior commercial lenders working with a diversified group of business owners to help achieve their financing goals. His main strategy is to leverage strategic networks to provide a holistic approach that identifies the best solution for clients to grow their business. Email Patrick at patrick@ashdowncapital.ca.

Office Team

Lexi Robertson

Lexi Robertson is the Executive Assistant for Ashdown Capital. She has spent the past few years developing knowledge of the banking sector as a personal banker at a large international bank. She brings fresh, new ideas and excellent customer service skills to her role on the Ashdown team. Email Lexi at lexi@ashdowncapital.ca.