Brad Kiendl is the founder and Managing Partner of Ashdown Capital. After working in banking for nearly a decade, he realized that his passion was for enabling his clients’ success rather than increasing bank profits. This realization inspired Brad to found Ashdown Capital, where he could solely advocate for his clients and instill confidence that they have negotiated the most advantageous financing solution for their business or project.
Brad built the business’s framework and found a way to compound its impact by bringing on other like-minded bankers to broker deals at Ashdown. With a team of more than 20 brokers, all of whom share his passion for helping business owners, Brad and his team have completed over 500 transactions across Western Canada, fueling growth and putting more money back in the pockets of business owners.
Brad calls Langley home with his wife Melissa and their children, Hudson and Tatum. He is the past President of the Langley Chamber of Commerce and an advocate for businesses in Langley and throughout British Columbia. Outside of work, Brad plays football, coaches his kids, and is a low-handicap golfer for hire in Texas scramble tournaments.

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 fourteen years of Corporate and Commercial Banking experience, spending his last three years in banking as the Assistant Vice President and Team Lead at an international bank based in the Fraser Valley before joining Ashdown Capital in 2020. George has assisted local businesses with their needs, overseeing large complex transactions across many industries and markets.

George has extensive experience and knowledge of commercial lending and finance that is an asset in presenting and negotiating deals for his clients. Whether looking at day-to-day banking, working capital, equipment finance and leasing, agriculture, 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 Fraser Valley East.

Chris’ core focus has always been what’s best for his clients. With over 15 years of commercial banking experience, including executive and senior leadership roles, his extensive expertise aligns perfectly with Ashdown Capital’s commitment to helping businesses achieve their financial goals through tailored solutions.

Having worked in Australia, the UK, and Canada, Chris brings expansive credit knowledge and broad experience across many commercial industries and transactions. He consistently delivers value-added financing structures to meet unique client needs.

His creative, outside-the-box thinking has earned him national recognition as a top performer and people leader at several major Canadian banking institutions.

An entrepreneur himself, Chris is highly client-centric and skilled at quickly assessing capital needs. He implements financing solutions that support both immediate and long-term business objectives.

Outside of work, Chris lives in Port Moody with his wife and young son. When he’s not elbow-deep in diapers, he enjoys traveling with his family or swinging a club on the golf course.

*Currently not licensed to provide mortgage advice or services. Services provided at this time are restricted to non-real estate secured commercial line of credits, term loans, and equipment financing.

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.

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).

Spencer joined Ashdown Capital in 2022 after graduating from Trinity Western University with a Bachelor of Business Administration dual specializing in Finance and Business Management. Spencer has gained practical knowledge and experience in sales and client services through his prior work experiences. This amalgamation of education and practical experience has allowed Spencer to successfully analyze the needs of local businesses and work along side them to get the funding they desire.

Prior to joining Ashdown Spencer worked for several years at his father’s small business. This experience allowed Spencer to gain insight into the unique challenges of running and operating a business in the lower mainland. Spencer’s motivations can be found in his desire to support the client and find practical solutions to help them achieve their business needs.

Spencer currently resides in Abbotsford, BC with his wife Berkeley. Spencer’s free time is often spent outdoors exploring British Columbia’s wilderness.

Alex is a seasoned financial professional with over five years of experience at TD Commercial Bank. Throughout his tenure, he has expertly managed a diverse portfolio of mid to large-sized enterprise clients and underwritten deals across various sectors, including professional services, manufacturing, food and beverage, technology, and trade contracting.

Before transitioning to finance, Alex worked as an instrumentation and field engineer for a global engineering and construction Fortune 500 company in the mining industry. He holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, which further ignited his passion for business. In addition to his corporate experience, Alex has also ventured into entrepreneurship, founding a food retail store and an e-commerce store, where he honed his skills in business development and strategy.

At TD Commercial Bank, Alex advanced to the role of Senior Commercial Account Manager, where he leveraged his expertise to share best practices with business owners and develop creative financial solutions to drive their growth. Alex lives in Steveston, Richmond with his wife, Christine, and their two daughters, Charlotte and Celine. Outside of work, he enjoys playing badminton, exploring new cuisines, and spending quality time with his family at local parks.

Ben is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. Having worked in both retail and commercial banking, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings of the finance world.

Throughout his dynamic career, Ben has held various roles, including working for a real estate developer and managing insurance-based tax planning and corporate strategic planning businesses. This diverse experience has honed his financial planning and strategic thinking skills.

Ben’s fervor for assisting business owners stems from his upbringing in a family that has successfully managed a restaurant business for over three decades. This background has instilled in him a deep understanding of the challenges that business owners face and a passion for helping them navigate the complex world of financing.

Ben lives in Vancouver with his wife and two boys. In his spare time, you can find him reading and doing inner exploration work, acting as a family chauffeur, and progressively morphing from dog to cat person thanks to his wife and two cats.

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.

Josh joined Ashdown in 2020 having spent the prior three years managing project finance for a local developer, and the prior four years with a chartered Canadian bank. Josh has a master’s degree in international business from UVic and a BBA in finance from SFU. His knowledge and experience representing both lenders and borrowers 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. 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 wife Alicia and their two sons Oliver and Emmett. He is a lifelong snowboarder, a travel enthusiast, and an avid sports fan.

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.

Mike joins Ashdown with a strong, established network built on nearly 30 years of banking experience with both an international as well as domestic banks.  The last 22 years of his career have been focused on commercial and real estate lending, including 11+ years leading teams of lenders.  Given his extensive background there are very few types of deals he hasn’t seen or financed.  Those who have dealt with Mike in the past know he is a straight up individual who values relationships above all, someone who can tell you quickly what can be done – then does it.  Exactly what our clients are seeking in this current environment.

Mike grew up outside of Ottawa and moved to the lower mainland in 1992 to attend UBC where he obtained his bachelors degree and was also president of the university’s Beer Gardening Club for three years.  To increase his finance knowledge he then completed the CFA program earning his designation in 2003.  Mike is also active in the business community and is on the Board of Directors for the Surrey Board of Trade.

Mike currently resides in Langley. In his free time, when not watching or driving his three kids to sports/dance, he enjoys fishing, paddle boarding,  and reading Michael Lewis’ most recent book.

Shayne is an seasoned commercial capital advisor with nearly a decade of experience working with a large international bank as well as with a Big Five Canadian bank. Given Shayne specialized in diverse industries (transportation, manufacturing, food & beverage, retail, distribution, and agriculture), he developed a strong ability to understand, adapt, and connect with each business to ensure a custom tailored financing package was provided. Throughout his career, Shayne excelled with creating longstanding and meaningful relationships with his clients; he prides himself on being able to provide creative financing solutions and his passion for always putting the interests of his clients ahead of his own.

Shayne is excited to join Ashdown Capital, where he can enhance his focus on the client’s best interest and focus on the profits of the businesses shareholders vs the profits of the banks shareholders. Putting the customer first and leveraging his experience, and network within commercial banking, to help clients position their businesses for success.

Shayne is proud to call Chilliwack his home, along with his wife, Tahnee, and two boys, Thomas and Beau.  Recently purchasing acreage, Shayne and his family spend a majority of their free time working on the property and living the true Fraser Valley lifestyle. Shayne is known to be quite handy and enjoys getting his hands dirty and taking on renovation projects. Enjoying all things outdoors including: camping, boating, hiking, golfing, and sitting on the back patio enjoying the peaceful mother nature.

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.

Prior to banking, he worked with his family’s local business for ten years, learning about the challenges of managing a small business in the Fraser Valley community. Today, one of the things that motivates him is continuing to support entrepreneurs in his community by applying his knowledge in commercial lending.

Patrick received his Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in finance, at Simon Fraser University. He completed a portion of his BBA at National Taiwan University with the goal of learning international business. He continues to enjoy international travel for both personal and professional growth.

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.

Andy joins Ashdown Capital with a focus on client relationships as a goal, rather than big banks sales targets. His understanding of banks credit policies, regulations, approval processes and the current industry direction will allow Andy to put clients in the best position to fulfill their goals while maintaining the financial health of their businesses.

Andy has a Bachelor of Arts from UBC, majoring in History and English literature, with a previous career focus on post-secondary education. He currently lives in Surrey with his dog Oliver. In his free time he can be found playing men’s league football and baseball or experiencing BC’s parks and trails with his dog.

Lexi is the Office Manager at Ashdown Capital. With years of experience in managing complex administrative tasks and coordinating schedules, Lexi is an expert in keeping the office running smoothly while providing top-notch support to the team.

Before joining Ashdown, Lexi worked at a large international bank where she honed her skills in handling sensitive information with discretion and producing high-quality work that meets the needs of clients and colleagues.

Lexi was born and raised in the Lower Mainland. When she’s not busy at the office, she’s usually spending time with her fur baby, Bauer, playing beer league hockey, camping, traveling, or finding any other excuse to get outside and explore.