B. Robert Amjad
Senior Managing Director
The primary impetus behind launching Canterbury Capital, Bob brings a great deal of transactional and operational knowledge to Canterbury. His varied background provides a deep wealth of insights and experiences from which he draws on as the leader of Canterbury Capital. His experience includes:
Executing approximately $1 billion in transactional value as an investment banking advisor to businesses pursuing partial or complete sales, acquisitions and acquisition programs, as well as raising debt and equity capital. In total, he has advised on over 20 advisory assignments and a similar number of direct investments, both across a variety of industries and at all stages of a company’s life cycle;
Re-developing approximately 2,000 acres of land, most of which was environmentally impacted;
Negotiating, structuring and managing public-private partnerships for utility services, public bond financing, tax abatements and public grant funding;
Launched and managed various business ventures on behalf of his partners (both on a day to day and more strategic level).
Bob leads all transaction-related activities from acquisitions to any major capital transactions. He is instrumental in setting growth and competitive strategy post-acquisition. Day-to-day he manages Canterbury Capital.
Bob is a graduate of the undergraduate program at St. Louis University. He has also earned an MBA and Juris Doctorate both from Case Western Reserve University. He was the Managing Editor of the Law Review during law school.
Shawn McGraw
General Counsel
Shawn serves as outside General Counsel for Canterbury Capital, LLC. In that role, Shawn assists the business in evaluating opportunities and minimizing any associated legal risks. His responsibilities include:
Effective coordination and implementation of company acquisitions and divestitures, with particular emphasis on the post-closing phase;
Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts in a variety of contexts to support business initiatives;
Working with personnel at the Canterbury operating companies on various Human Resource matters, including the proper handling of personnel decisions, drafting and implementation of policies, and education of employee groups through presentations on a variety of topics;
Assisting the operating companies in all aspects of risk management.
Prior to his work at Canterbury, Shawn had nearly twenty years of experience as in-house counsel including as the Vice-President and General Counsel to a world-wide group of companies that provide products and services to commercial weatherproofing and construction markets and whose revenues approached $1 billion during his tenure. Shawn is currently a Member at the law firm of Kaufmann, Drozdowski, & Grendell, LLC.
Ashley Kerfoot
Director, Human Resources
Meet Ashley Kerfoot, the strategic HR professional who's taking human resources to a whole new level of creativity and fun. As the Human Resources Director at Canterbury Capital, Ashley orchestrates an HR symphony that transforms the way we work across our portfolio. No more boring spreadsheets – Ashley focuses on HR metrics that truly matter, using data-driven insights to foster success.
Dubbed the "Culture Catalyst," Ashley is the go-to team builder driving strategic hiring, retention, and employee development. With over 10+ years of leadership and training development experience, as well as a background in HR management from a top Fortune 500 retailer, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Beyond her impressive academic credentials, including a B.S in Business and an M.B.A in Finance and Human Resources from Indiana University, Ashley holds a secret weapon – a Ph.D. in Smiles and Laughter. She knows how to make work fun wherever she goes!
When she's not conquering HR challenges, Ashley can be found enjoying quality time with her family by the lake or riding horses at the barn. But don't be surprised if you catch her studying for her next academic venture or getting lost in a book with a cup of coffee in hand.
The days of traditional "administrative HR" are over – Ashley believes that HR is the glue that holds all the pieces together. Whether you're looking to conquer HR challenges or just chat about fantastical strategic partnerships, you can contact Ashley at akerfoot@canterburycapitalllc.com or 317-316-6693.
Get ready for a whole new HR adventure with Ashley Kerfoot – it's HR magic like never before!
Karly Doucet
Executive Administrator
Karly is the newest addition to the Canterbury team; she joins as the Executive Administrator. With her impressive qualifications and extensive experience in providing executive support, Karly is certain to make a significant impact on our organization.
Karly brings with her a strong background in executive assistance gained from her tenure at McKinsey and Company, one of the top consulting firms globally. During her time there as a Relief Executive Assistant, Karly demonstrated exceptional proficiency in managing time effectively while providing executive supportive to an array of many different Partners and Senior Partners.
Notably, Karly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration, with a Minor in Business, from the University of Toledo and she is currently pursuing a Master's in business administration with a focus in Project Management from Ashland University. Her educational background, coupled with her experience in the healthcare industry, equips her with a unique perspective on process improvement and project management.
In her previous roles, Karly has exhibited exceptional organizational abilities by efficiently managing complex calendars, projects, and handling multiple priorities under ambiguous conditions, as well as displaying a track record of building and maintaining robust professional networks, ensuring effective collaboration and smooth operations.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Karly has been actively involved in various organizations and has received several honors and awards for her outstanding achievements and philanthropic initiatives. She has served in leadership positions within the Order of Omega and Chi Omega and used to spend time participating in the Miss Ohio USA pageants. She now spends her free time with her family.