team

100+ Years of combined experience

Through this experience, we have forged relationships with Canada’s leading equipment finance companies, including credit unions, bank-owned leasing companies, and specialized independent equipment lenders. These relationships allows us to provide a full suite of lease and finance options while enabling our clients to focus on running their business rather than tending to endless requests for information from their bank.

Brad Chony

Brad Chony

Business Development
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Brad founded Carbon Capital in 2013 following a successful 7-year career with a large bank-owned leasing company. Brad supports clients throughout Alberta and Western Canada, and is particularly active in financing utility trailers, woodworking equipment, and landscaping & construction assets. Raised in Thunder Bay, ON, Brad has maintained a lifelong passion for hockey, vintage muscle cars, and drag racing. He currently resides in Calgary with his wife and their 4 children.

Ryan Cullum

Ryan Cullum

Business Development
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Ryan joined Carbon in 2016 following 6 years in equipment sales, where he was a valued Carbon customer himself. Ryan supports clients in Western Canada, with a focus in Saskatchewan and has been especially successful in financing utility trailers, survey equipment, and transportation assets. Born and raised in Toronto, Ryan is a graduate of the University of Ottawa, where he was a 4-year member of the Gee-Gees rugby team. Ryan resides in Calgary with his wife and two young sons.

Dean Meppem

Dean Meppem

Business Development
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Dean joined Carbon in 2020 following an extremely successful 20+ year career with a large bank-owned leasing company. Dean has an extensive network of dealer and end-user clients across Western Canada and has become an invaluable financing resource for countless Canadian entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. Dean was born and raised in Moree, Australia and is a graduate of Queensland University of Technology. He has lived in Canada since 1996, raising his children in his wife’s hometown of Okotoks, AB, where he resides today. Dean is an avid golfer and an active traveler.

Jori Dean

Jori Dean

Business Development
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Jori has been in the equipment finance industry since 2010 and joined Carbon in 2022 following a successful sales career at a large bank-owned leasing company and 2 Western Canadian banks. Jori supports clients primarily in Alberta and southern Saskatchewan with a focus on the blue-collar industries that make the western economy tick: oil and gas, construction, transportation, and the trades. Born and raised in small-town Saskatchewan, Jori is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge. He is a passionate outdoorsman and currently lives in Calgary with his wife and 2 young sons.

Joel Smith

Joel Smith

Business Development
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Joel joined Carbon in 2025 following a 15-year career with a leading Canadian equipment finance company, where he was annually recognized as a top performer. He covers the Manitoba and Saskatchewan markets, supporting dealers and end users across a range of industries, including construction, transportation, and agriculture. Born in Winnipeg, MB, Joel enjoys staying active, traveling, and exploring new places and cultures. Beyond his professional life, he spends time at his acreage outside of Winnipeg and at his cabin on Lake of the Woods, where he enjoys nature and a variety of outdoor activities.

Emily Cullum

Emily Cullum

Business Development
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Emily joined Carbon in 2020, initially in an operations role before moving into sales in 2022. Emily supports her customer base in Saskatchewan and Southern Alberta with a focus on utility trailers, vocational vehicles, construction, and agriculture. Born and raised in Toronto, Emily is a graduate of the University of Ottawa and worked as a flight attendant for Emirates prior to entering the equipment finance industry.

Brent Raymond

Brent Raymond

Business Development
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Brent started in the equipment finance and leasing business in 2003, ultimately joining Carbon in 2024. Brent represents Carbon on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland where he supports dealers and end-users in a variety of industries, particularly construction and infrastructure. Brent was born and raised in Port Moody and is a graduate of the University of Victoria. He currently resides in Sooke, BC and maintains an acting career in addition to his role at Carbon.

Marcel Cloutier

Marcel Cloutier

Business Development
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Marcel joined Carbon in 2023 following a lengthy career at a golf & turf equipment dealer. Marcel plays a crucial role supporting Brad and Ryan’s sales activities, often acting as the first point of contact for clients/dealers/lenders. Marcel was born in the small town of Fort Saskatchewan, AB. After spending a few years in Montreal, he returned to Alberta for a trial in Calgary, and now calls Okotoks home, where he lives with his wife and two kids.

Jack Estabrooks

Jack Estabrooks

Business Development
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Jack joined Carbon in 2022 fresh out of university as a graduate of Mount Allison University. He works alongside Berkeley as a key member of Dean’s sales team. Before launching his career in sales, Jack spent 10 years working in landscaping, where he developed a strong work ethic and hands-on problem-solving skills. Today, he brings that same dedication and drive to his role at Carbon. Jack was born and raised in Sackville, NB. where he grew up playing a variety of sports, most notably hockey and football, which helped shape his competitive spirit and strong team mindset. Jack and his wife live in Okotoks and spend their free time being active outdoors.

Berkeley Meppem

Berkeley Meppem

Business Development
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Berkeley joined Carbon full-time in 2023 following several years as a summer student. Berk supports Dean’s sales activities, working directly with clients, dealers, and lenders on Dean’s behalf. Berk was born and raised in Okotoks and attended Doane University in Nebraska on a golf scholarship. He currently lives in Calgary.

Carol Scott

Carol Scott

Operations
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Carol joined Carbon in 2020 with 20+ years of previous equipment finance & leasing experience. Carol’s efforts to design and implement processes & workflows related to documentation/funding have been instrumental to Carbon’s growth. Her experience is called upon daily and is invaluable to the success of the team. Carol is a born and raised Calgarian, having raised 2 children in the city alongside her husband, and recently added the title of “grandma” to her resume.

Renee Dyck

Renee Dyck

Operations
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Renee joined Carbon in 2022 following a lengthy career with a large automotive group, where she held various administrative and accounting roles. Renee’s attention to detail and can-do attitude are key drivers behind Carbon having industry leading documentation turnaround times. Renee was born and raised in Calgary where she resides today with her family.

"Absolutely amazing to deal with from day one"

Carbon Capital has been a huge stepping stone in our business growth over the years, and also for our clients! Jori specifically has been absolutely amazing to deal with from day one about 4 years ago and continues to support us and our clients, we will continue to use Carbon! I cannot recommend the team at Carbon enough!

Taylor B.

Lone Star Equipment Inc.

The staff at Carbon Capital take a straight-forward approach to each request, and believe we will earn your trust.

We’re glad to provide advice or assistance at any time, and are not afraid to let you know if there are better options available for your business.  Give us the opportunity to earn your business today!