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.
Irene Garsky
Director, Human Resources
Irene Garsky is a dynamic and results-driven human resources leader who joined Canterbury Capital as our new director of HR in January 2025. With a proven track record of fostering high-performing workplaces and driving meaningful organizational change, Irene has extensive expertise in manufacturing, environmental services, and financial sectors.
Her career highlights include transforming organizational cultures, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing cutting-edge talent acquisition and retention strategies. As Vice President of Human Resources, Irene has championed initiatives that elevated workplace satisfaction, revitalized DEI efforts, and earned recognition as one of Northeast Ohio’s top workplaces for three consecutive years.
A catalyst for innovation, Irene excels in workforce development, compliance, organizational design, and employee relations, making her uniquely positioned to lead our HR strategies. We are excited to have her drive impactful results and elevate the employee experience across our organization.
Irene has a Master of Labor Relations and Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, a Sr. Professional in Human Resources Certificate, and is SHRM Certified.
igarsky@canterburycapitalllc.com
Ron Sorci
Director of Accounting and Finance
Ron Sorci joined Canterbury as a project consultant in November 2023 and was promoted to Director of Finance and Accounting in January 2024. He brings a wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, accounting, venture capital, logistics, and manufacturing operations. His extensive career includes managing multiple entities in both private and public sectors, having served as President, CFO, and COO.
Ron is a creative thinker and adept problem solver known for his versatile skill set. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and lives in North Carolina. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
rsorci@canterburycapitalllc.com
Kim Rehmer
Executive Administrator
Introducing our latest team member: a powerhouse of administrative skill, enhanced by a touch of HR know-how and a flair for office management! With a strong foundation as an executive assistant to the president and skilled at managing accounts receivable, our Executive Administrator arrives with a plethora of experience and a talent for ensuring seamless office operations. She is an expert at coordinating schedules and managing budgets and is the organizational virtuoso who transforms disorder into order.