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, enabling him to tailor deals for each bank’s respective credit approval department. Further, he developed a thorough understanding of the pricing structures of individual institutions, and its relationship to risk, and uses this knowledge to initiate negotiations at the appropriate price point.

In working for the banks, he realized that his passion was for enabling his clients’ successes, rather than increasing bank profits. It was this realization that inspired Brad to found Ashdown Capital. Now Brad is able to solely be an advocate for his clients, instilling confidence that they have negotiated the most advantageous financing solution for their business or project.

Brad calls Langley home with his wife Melissa, and children, Hudson and Tatum. He is the current President of the Langley Chamber of Commerce, and was instrumental in getting the Chamber’s U40 event series off and running. Outside of work, Brad plays men’s league hockey and football, and he is a low-handicap for hire for Texas scramble tournaments.

Ryan Turner is the other partner of Ashdown Capital. 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. During this time, Ryan developed an in-depth understanding of bank credit and pricing approval processes, having both written deals as a Relationship Manager, and approved deals as a Regional Manager. With this knowledge, Ryan is able to negotiate the best structure and price point for his clients, knowing exactly what his peers are looking for when analyzing and approving new deals.

While quickly climbing the corporate ladder, Ryan realized that his passion was for helping clients and doing what’s right for them – not doing what’s right for the bank and its shareholders. Growing increasingly disillusioned with the banks and their preoccupation with targets, Ryan decided it was time to refocus on the cornerstone of our communities, small and medium-sized enterprise owners. As a Principal with Ashdown Capital, Ryan assists businesses in securing the right financing partner (as opposed to solely the financing partner he worked for) and advocate on their behalf to get them the solution and pricing they deserve.

Ryan calls Cultus Lake home with his wife, Angela, and their two children, Lyla and Violet. When not running around to various kids events, Ryan spends his free time playing men’s league hockey and football, and does his best to sneak away for the (more than) occasional round of golf.

Kern has been in the financial services area for his whole working career. Kern spent the first sixteen  years working at a global bank in commercial banking. He worked up the ranks through various positions and finished as a Regional Team Lead for a high performing commercial team. During this time, Kern gained knowledge and understanding of the deal structures and pricing strategies that the Bank was looking to operate within. This insight was crucial in working the best deals for his clients, and he will bring this knowledge to his clients at Ashdown.

For the past four years, Kern has taken his banking expertise into the private sector and worked as CFO for a well-established window coverings business. This experience was invaluable as it allowed Kern to get a solid understanding of the challenges that most business owners face when looking for financing and ensuring they are getting the best financing package possible.

Kern calls Vancouver home with his wife Sarah and their two children, Adam and Julie. Kern is highly involved with his children’s activities and devoted to giving back to his community. Kern is the head coach for Julie’s hockey team and is the treasurer for the Vancouver Minor Hockey Association. In addition, Kern is a volunteer facilitator for Junior Achievement of BC; is a certified professional accountant; and is a volunteer instructor for the Canadian Professional Accountant Financial Literacy initiative. In his own spare time, Kern enjoys hockey, snowboarding and golf.

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 assisted local businesses with their needs, overseeing large complex transactions across many industries and markets.

George is now in a position where he can focus primarily on his clients’ best interests. His extensive experience and knowledge of commercial lending and finance will be an asset in presenting and negotiating deals for his clients. Whether looking at day-to-day banking, working capital, equipment finance and leasing, real estate and development financing, or cash flow lending, George can help businesses find the best possible financing package.

George lives in Chilliwack with his wife, Carlee, their three boys, Owen, Ben and Jack and their dog, Ollie. George and Carlee both grew up at Cultus Lake and enjoy spending time there with their families. George’s other passion is golf – he is a great partner, both on and off the course!

George is also a Rotarian and is a member of the Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club where he continues to be actively involved in the community.

George is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (D&G).

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 with a focus on equipment finance and a leading Canadian Merchant Bank with a focus on cash flow lending, hotels, high-leverage real estate, M & A, and share transition financing.

Michael grew up with an entrepreneur father, fostering an understanding of the unique needs of business owners and the importance of tailored financing solutions. His most recent tenure as Director of a Canadian Merchant Bank saw him with clients across a broad range of industries from real estate and tech to manufacturing and food production.

He currently resides in Victoria with his wife Kailey, his dog Harvey, and in his downtime, you will find him surfing, fishing, and exploring Vancouver Island’s stunning coastline.

Michael is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (Tyee).

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.

After obtaining his MBA from the University of British Columbia, with a focus in strategy and finance, Matthew joined HSBC, progressing to the role of Assistant Vice President, Corporate Banking. The opportunity to join Ashdown Capital and work with clients to achieve their entrepreneurial ambitions was exactly the next step that Matthew was looking for.

Outside of work Matthew lives in Olympic Village in Vancouver with his wife Devika. They enjoy travel and yoga together; golf, soccer, and skiing separately. They have worked together for the last three years supporting BC Children’s Hospital through a variety of fundraising events, including the annual BCCH Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament.

Jesse comes to Ashdown Capital with 13 years of experience working as a Purchasing Manager for one of Canada’s leading sporting goods stores. He brings strong office management practices to the team, and understands what it takes to build solid customer relationships.

Working as an analyst, Jesse will provide support to the Ashdown team and their clients, allowing the sales team to efficiently match capital needs with the right bank, for the right offer.

Currently living in Surrey where he was born and raised, Jesse spends his free time playing competitive men’s hockey and hitting the links.

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. During this time, David was able to utilize his business acumen and commitment to customer service to grow his portfolio to the bank’s largest lending book in BC.

David is excited to be joining Ashdown Capital, where he can focus soley on his clients’ best interests, rather than the profits of large banks. His strong banking knowledge and ability to understand and articulate a business’ strengths will allow David to negotiate the best deal for his clients.

David lives in Langley with his wife, Lindsay, their twin daughters, Lucy and Zoey and their dog, Noodle. Having twin toddlers doesn’t leave David much free time, but when he finds some it is spent going for runs or reading a good book.

David is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (D&G).

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. By combining this education and experience, Tyson can effectively analyze the needs of businesses, and work with them to obtain the funding required to achieve their business goals.

By joining Ashdown Capital, Tyson has chosen to continue to work on behalf of the client. His passion lies in connecting with clients and working to find solutions that will help their business to succeed.

Growing up and residing in Coquitlam, Tyson has strong ties to the Greater Vancouver area. Outside of work Tyson enjoys taking advantage of the endless outdoor activities that BC offers. He can be found year-round on a mountain or river, skiing, fishing, or hiking.

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.

During his time with the bank, Inder fostered a passion for finding the best possible solution for his clients—even when it was not necessarily the most advantageous outcome for the bank. With this focus always top of mind, Inder developed strong client relationships, centred on genuine advice and customized solutions to the financing challenges at hand.

Inder lives in Delta with his wife, Karen, and two children, Mila and Devin. His free time is spent balancing double-duty soccer coaching, shooting hoops, and perpetually planning his next NFL road trip.

Brian comes to Ashdown Capital having over 14 years of Corporate Lending and Credit Risk Management experience, with his most recent role being Sr Account Manager at Farm Credit Canada.

Brian has had the opportunity to work for three Canadian Lenders in various locations across the country in a broad spectrum of financing scenarios, such as Senior & Subordinated Debt, Cash Flow Lending and Loan Syndications. Brian has worked with a diversity of industries including Hospitality, Agriculture and Agri-Business, Manufacturing, and Financial Sponsor & Private equity.

Brian holds a Masters Degree in Business and Finance from Colorado State University. He currently resides in Abbotsford with his wife Anna and their four children.

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. His knowledge and experience representing both lenders and borrowers will allow him to provide well-rounded client service and match clients with the most appropriate lending solution.

Through his commercial lending experience, Josh developed an aptitude for construction financing, catering to small and mid-sized developers that other banks frequently overlooked. He became a key team member of the Bank’s pilot project for small and medium enterprise lending. By providing a level of attention that most Banks reserve for their larger clients, Josh established a portfolio of commercial and real estate clients that looked to him for the capital requirements they needed to grow their business.

Josh grew up in Port Moody and now calls Coquitlam home, where he lives with his partner Alicia and their son, Oliver. He is a lifelong snowboarder, a travel enthusiast and an avid reader.

Clayton brings 20 years of finance experience to Ashdown, having helped clients of all sizes, across all asset classes, and in a multitude of industries.  Clayton spent 17 years in the Canadian financial services industry: initially in Equipment Leasing and Real Estate finance with a major American non-bank lender; then as a Commercial Banking Team Leader for a Canadian chartered bank; and then in Corporate Banking for a major international bank.  The insights gained from helping clients through asset and business acquisitions, periods of intense growth, and periods of challenge and adversity enable Clayton to bring fresh perspective to clients’ capital needs and structures.

Most recently, Clayton put his accounting designation to work as Vice-President of Finance for a well-established real estate development and investment company.  This private enterprise experience has enabled Clayton to view the ever-changing lending landscape from the eyes of the borrower, and has bolstered his desire to help as many clients as possible.

Clayton thinks he mountain bikes and thinks he skis, however the time invested at home with his wife Kristie and their 3 children enabling them to follow their passions means the legs are little rusty!  Family time is well spent camping, boating, and roaming the neighbourhood.

Clayton is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (CC).

Andrew began his financial career with a chartered Canadian bank right out of University. He quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the youngest commercial relationship managers within the bank. During this time, he managed a variety of portfolios with clients from a wide range of industries, from operating entities to real estate developments.

Andrew found it increasingly challenging to balance the corporate pressure to maximize profits and his desire to provide the best deal for his clients. He joins Ashdown Capital in order to be able to focus exclusively on the client, placing them quickly with the right bank with the right offer.

Andrew calls Victoria home, a place where he attended university, and where he met his partner Sioned. He is a community mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria, and is an active participant in the business community. Andrew spends his free time playing sports and getting outdoors, with a particular passion towards hockey, surfing, snowboarding and fishing. When he is not working, there is a good chance you will find Andrew fly fishing up a local stream or chasing waves on the BC coast.

Andrew is licensed under the Mortgage Brokers Act of BC operating as Ashdown Capital (Tyee).

Angela brings a breadth of experience in marketing material design, event management, and digital marketing strategy to her role as Ashdown’s Marketing Director. This includes the design of custom branding materials, marketing content development, and website management. Angela also coordinated the planning and branding of an annual week-long convention with nearly 2000 attendees.

In her most recent role as a policy analyst for an advocacy association representing BC’s local governments, Angela developed thorough research and policy development skills. In this role, she was responsible for the organization’s First Nations Relations policy portfolio, and was humbled to have the opportunity to learn and participate in relationship-building and reconciliation efforts on behalf of the organization.

Angela currently resides in beautiful Cultus Lake, with her husband Ryan, daughters Lyla and Violet, and their fetch-playing Ragdoll cat, Walter. When she’s not making brokers’ eyes glaze over with talk of brand standards and LinkedIn likes, you can find Angela chauffeuring someone, somewhere; perpetually attempting to catch-up on book club readings; and daydreaming about her family’s next travel adventure.