Austin has always obtained a fiery passion for business and entrepreneurship, which led him to being involved with multiple successful companies, and partnering with some of the sharpest business minds in the country. Since early 2015, when Austin co-founded Strategic Capital he has taken his over 10 years of experience in business and finance and applied them to creating a solution to help business owners access capital when the traditional means are not always readily available or simple to approach. Along with his passions for business and seeing his team and clients succeed, Austin has a passion for friendships and family. He enjoys attending sporting events, skiing, basketball, wine, and traveling.

Mr. Ridgway started his professional career in business development at a local Series A funded startup and helped them launch their GRC technology into the IT security market. Although very thrilling, he would eventually be led towards more entrepreneurial endeavors. As a Director of Marketing for an emerging cryptographic currency, he was instrumental in growing its value over 3600% through positive PR and community sentiment, prior to exit. As a nutrition and fitness enthusiast, he grew a sales team from nothing to over 2,000 distributors in less than 6 months, selling millions in the nutritional market throughout all 50 states and 5 countries. Seeing entrepreneurs try to succeed while being under-capitalized inspired him to Co-Launch what is now Strategic Capital. In his free time, Ryan enjoys staying fit through hiking and yoga, traveling, spoiling his dog Romeo, and a good scotch & cigar.

John brings years of business ownership, customer service, and marketing & sales team development experience to his clients when assisting them in selecting the very best solutions for their needs. Assisting businesses with key demographic marketing tactics to build revenue has been a passion of John’s from early days in the publishing business. Most recently coming from the IT Security software world, his ability to retain customers with superior levels of service, have gained him a wide and trusted network of partnerships as well as friends. Often found in garden or the art studio, John enjoys mostly exploring new camping spots, r/c hobbies and working on carpentry and remodel projects around the home.

With over 15 years of financial advisory experience, I have developed a passion for working within the lower-middle market to help companies obtain financing solutions and launch their ventures forward. Using my robust repository of knowledge and capital resources enables me to thrive at creatively matching my clients with the ideal financing instrument. I believe excellent communication and collaboration is vital to our success. It’s been extremely rewarding to witness the growth and progression of hundreds of clients throughout my tenure, and I look forward to helping you succeed at the highest level.

Brent has spent his entire life in the Kansas City/Overland Park area. He has a passion for Human Resources and to help co-workers reach their goals. After getting his undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, he worked for a local moving company of over 250 employees as the only employee in the Human Resources department. When he isn’t working, he takes any opportunity he can to spend weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks, relaxing, boating, and rooting for all local sports teams. Rock Chalk!

With nearly a decade of marketing experience, Jeff has a passion for developing strategies to message and position a brand’s products and services. He is a native Kansas Citian and studied journalism – strategic communication at The University of Kansas. In his free time, Jeff loves spending time with his wife Erika and daughter Avery. He also spends a lot of time with friends, reading and following his Jayhawks (yes, the football team too), Chiefs, Royals and Sporting Kansas City.

Alexandra was born and raised in Kansas City and then went on to double major in Criminal Justice and Sociology at the University of Arkansas. After college, she spent three and a half years working in sales and management at Nordstrom. Outside of work, Alexandra enjoys binge watching new Netflix shows, playing with my two miniature dachshunds (Pepper and Coco), attending Chiefs games, going to concerts and trying new restaurants.

Demond was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He has a degree in Economics from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and has a background in Finance and Business industries. Demond is a hard worker, who enjoys learning more about the finance world. He has a curious appetite for knowledge and applying it not just in work but daily life as well. He enjoys going to the movies, playing the newest video games and spending time with family.

Kevin has always had a passion for helping others achieve their goals. He brings years of business ownership, marketing and an uncommon ability to take initiative to ensure complete customer satisfaction regardless of circumstances. He is an adaptive strategic thinker and equally able to direct entrepreneurial as well as more mature organizations. He is also profoundly detailed and organized in his approach to work and follow through. Transparency, innovation, and expertise are at the core of everything we provide to our valued clients. His off time is spent wrangling 4 boys ranging from 3 months to 16 years old. He loves to travel with the wife and could live of off raw oysters, ceviche and el pastor tacos.

Tyler Heldstab is a Kansas City native. With almost a decade of experience in project management. This took place in the custom design build world (some really cool projects) and the IT realm. He went to Benedictine College with a soccer scholarship and finished up school at K-State with an emphasis on business management and entrepreneurship. Tyler is also a licensed real estate agent and remodels condos and houses in his spare time. Outside of work Tyler still enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends and family, attending sporting events, and traveling whenever he can get away.

After obtaining my Business Management degree at JCCC, I have stumbled into a field that I am most passionate about and enjoy doing to the fullest. I love building relationships and helping business owners take what they love to do to the next level! One of my favorite things to do in the Kansas City area is heading to Loose Park, setting up my hammock and hanging out with friends on a beautiful sunny day. My favorite local spot to hit up has to be McCoy’s Public House. The perfect place to build the ultimate mac and cheese and the location is prime, being in the heart of Westport!

With a mix combination of 18 years in the finance industry and 7 plus years of business ownership understanding. I am able to help others achieve their financial business goals. I love to support small, medium and large business owners with a different approach by using my abilities. I am able to help business owners position themselves with our products and business financial instruments so they may thrive. I have always enjoyed sports and outdoors. I have grown up most of my life in Kansas City. Today, I spend time with my wife Monica and two sons Luis and Jorge, exploring coffee shops and restaurants in the city.

Reagan was raised in the Kansas City area and has 15 years of telecommunications experience.  She was successful due to her competitive drive, desire to help businesses and  her ability to think outside the box. She is excited to move her expertise to the finance world and work with clients to get a personalized solution for their business needs.  In her free time, Reagan loves to travel and experience all that life has to offer with her three sons.   Her favorite time of year is when she opens up her patio to entertain friends and family, where the fire pit is often burning.  She is grateful for this opportunity to continue to help business owners go after their dreams, while pursuing her own.