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.