Integrity and expertise.

Bo Brustkern

Bo focuses his boundless energy on Arcstone’s business development and marketing efforts. Prior to co-founding Arcstone, Bo was a senior executive at Corefino, a growth-stage financial services firm based in Sunnyvale, California. Before Corefino, Bo was a senior associate with a five-year investment track record at Rustic Canyon Partners, a tech-focused venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Seattle. Bo’s earlier career included work as a private equity associate (BACE Industries) and a tour as a financial analyst for a publicly traded REIT (Wellsford, NYSE: WRP).

Bo’s interests outside of work revolve entirely around his growing family of six, and usually take him outdoors – rain, snow or shine (usually shine). Prior to life as a dedicated dad, Bo was a promising short-distance triathlete and an occasional competitor in the admittedly fringe sport of winter biathlon.

Bo earned his MBA with distinction from the Anderson School at UCLA, where he graduated as a Deutschman Venture Fellow, and his BA in English and Creative Writing from Dartmouth College.

Connect with Bo directly at 720.259.0472 or bo@arcstonepartners.com.

Josh Cashman

Determined and tireless, Josh directs his energy to working with each of his clients to resolve their specific valuation issues. Prior to joining Arcstone’s team of valuation professionals, Josh enjoyed a decade at pension behemoth TIAA-CREF. Initially in an operations capacity, Josh advanced into business development, and ultimately completed his TIAA-CREF career as a Regional VP of Private Asset Management in its Trust Company. There he focused on estate planning, securities analysis, wealth preservation, and asset management. While at TIAA-CREF, Josh offered pro bono bankruptcy legal assistance through the Denver Bar Association.

Away from the formulas and calculators, Josh tackles many of the triathlons and marathons offered across Colorado. He is also devoted to drastically improving his golf game and telemark skiing technique. Despite his cheerful disposition, Josh achieved distinction as Colorado and New Mexico’s 1999 Heavyweight Golden Gloves Champion.

Josh earned his JD from the University of Denver (DU), Sturm College of Law, his MBA from DU’s Daniels School of Business, an MS in Finance from DU’s Reiman School of Finance, and a BA from the University of Colorado.

Connect with Josh directly at 720.259.0453 or josh@arcstonepartners.com.

Peter Downing

Peter relies on his diverse array of experiences to adroitly handle Arcstone’s varied operational and marketing needs. Prior to joining the Arcstone team, Peter was co-founder and partner of a small creative agency, Spark Communications, serving clients in the financial services, textile, outdoor adventure, real estate and consumer products industries. Prior to Spark, Peter marketed an adventure sport magazine, and directed the world’s first adrenaline sport film festival. Peter’s earlier professional experiences spanned everything from the Peace Corps (Ghana), teaching (Denver Public Schools), teacher instruction (University of Denver), and even to law (Holland & Hart).

Peter’s extracurricular interests have led him in as many different directions as have his professional achievements. Now a happy fly fisherman, cyclist and supporter of his two children’s athletic endeavors, Peter was once a top-tier ultramarathoner, placing 4th and 2nd in the Leadville 100 and holding the record for the Collegiate Peaks 50-mile trail run for 12 years.

Peter earned his JD from the University of Pennsylvania, his MA in education and international relations from the University of Denver, and his BA in English from Colgate University.

Connect with Peter directly at 720.259.0473 or peter@arcstonepartners.com.

Alex Hodgkin

Alex’s rich experience in the realms of valuation and investment banking make him the ideal director of Arcstone’s valuation services section. Prior to forming Arcstone, Alex spent his career valuing companies in transaction-rich environments, such as the investment banking division of Salomon Brothers, Headwaters Merchant Bank, and Nexus Advisors, a boutique M&A advisory firm. With over a dozen years experience in valuation, Alex participates in industry-leading groups such as the Appraisal Issues Task Force and the Silicon Valley Fair Value Forum.

Outside of work, Alex takes advantage of everything Colorado has to offer, including four seasons of adventure sports. In addition to being a top-notch freestyle skier, Alex has participated in both marathons and half-ironman distance triathlons. When not deep in CapitalIQ or putting miles on his bike or shoes, Alex can often be found at the park with his dog Jackson.

Alex holds ASA and AVA designations in business valuation with the American Society of Appraisers and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, as well as degrees in Economics from Claremont McKenna College, and Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Connect with Alex directly at 720.259.0451 or alex@arcstonepartners.com.

Ming Ke

The newest member of the Arcstone team, Ming Ke cut his valuation teeth as an accountant at two of the Big Four global accounting firms, KPMG and Ernst & Young, both in Beijing, China. With that invaluable training, Ming gained a broad range of audit experience in a variety of industries, everything from real estate to energy to logistics to telecommunications. In addition, he prides himself on a strong working knowledge of both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP, and – of course – an absolute mastery of Excel.

When not consumed with financial statements, Ming spends his time observing and participating in the fast-paced world of motor sports. A fanatical follower of Ferrari in Formula One, Ming is also developing his own portfolio as an amateur photographer; focusing on speed and high-end sports cars with his Panasonic FZ30.

With a BBA in general management from Renmin University of China, Ming is currently pursuing his MBA degree at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is also a level II CFA candidate.

Connect with Ming directly at 720.259.0454 or ming@arcstonepartners.com.

Andi Nash

Andi focuses her energy and enthusiasm on carefully managing Arcstone’s client service efforts. She is well in tune with the needs and expectations of Arcstone’s clients and is dedicated to making each one an enthusiastic reference.

Prior to joining Arcstone, Andi worked as an Accounts Specialist and Customer Liaison at Natural Products Worldwide (NPW) and as a Marketing Assistant at Altera Performance Group in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Away from the office Andi delights in snowboarding at Colorado’s numerous mountain resorts. This year she has taken on the fresh challenge of alpine skiing as well. When not carving turns, Andi enjoys reading sci-fi novels, volunteering at a local animal shelter, and spending time with family and friends.

Andi holds a BA in English from the University of Puget Sound.

Connect with Andi directly at 720.259.0474 or andi@arcstonepartners.com.

Chuck Reed

Chuck Reed brings over twenty years of robust experience in the realms of equity valuation, finance and institutional investment. Prior to joining Arcstone, Chuck served as an equity analyst at Berger Associates, Montgomery, and Wells Asset Management, where he covered Technology, Telecommunications, Media, Financial, Professional Services, Consumer and Industrial industries. Prior to his career in institutional investment, Chuck played a key role in the development of Lipper’s advisory services department and assisted in the development of the investor services group at Janus Capital.

Chuck’s interests outside of work bring him to the finest fishing rivers of the mountain states, including a few secret stretches he simply won’t divulge. He is also an avid and aspiring golfer. When not working on his swing or cast, Chuck can be found deep in fundamental stock analysis, perfecting his personal positions.

Chuck holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the Market Technicians Association and the Denver Society of Security Analysts. Chuck holds an MS in Finance from the University of Colorado, and a BA in Finance from Colorado State University.

Connect with Chuck directly at 720.259.0452 or chuck@arcstonepartners.com.