Experienced Strategic Professionals

Lenders for the Long Haul

Our team of professionals has deep expertise in insurance and private lending which enables us to tailor solutions for advisors, private businesses and high net worth individuals. Our unique approach fosters efficient, flexible, and non-invasive processes for successful long-term partnerships.

The Langhaus management team has a combined 75+ years of experience in Private Credit, Insurance, and Capital Markets.

  • Michael Godsoe

    President
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    Michael has over 25 years of experience serving the financial needs of business owners and investors. He founded Godsoe Financial and brings to Langhaus unparalleled experience in insurance planning, estate and succession planning, tax planning, and wealth management.

  • Cory Bast

    Chief Operating Officer
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    Cory comes to Langhaus with capital markets experience spanning two decades. His most recent role was Managing Director, Global Head of Institutional Client Coverage at a major Canadian bank. Additionally, he acted as both a board member and Operating Committee member for significant financial platforms.

  • Ken Anderson

    Senior Vice President,
    Credit Chief Risk Officer
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    Ken is an experienced professional with an extensive background in structured finance, credit analysis and risk mitigation. He has over 25 years working in large institutions such as TD Bank, Barclay’s Bank, Sun Life and Meridian.

  • John Davidson

    VP, Head of Origination
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    John has worked in financial services for almost forty years. He was part of the original leadership team of the Wealth and Estate Planning Group – a large group of successful independent Advisors serving the affluent and high net worth market in Canada. His career has also included several leadership roles within London Life and Canada Life including 24 years as a distribution Vice-President.

  • Scott Davidson

    VP, Lending
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    Scott has been a trusted adviser to boards and management teams at public and private companies across North America. Prior to joining Langhaus, he was Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at a TSX-listed issuer, leading the firm’s financial communications efforts and managing its capital markets relationships.

  • Sarah Naveed

    Director, Credit and
    Risk Management
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    Sarah has experience across several of Canada’s major financial institutions with a background in adjudication, underwriting, risk and portfolio management. Prior to joining Langhaus, Sarah worked at Meridian Credit Union, helping grow its mortgage portfolio and perform risk management functions.

  • Jasan Gakhal

    Director, Operations
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    Jasan has a background in technology with experience in building programs, models and tools. Prior to becoming a part of the Langhaus team, Jasan worked for Scotiabank where he worked with major stakeholders in enhancing and managing compliance reporting systems, and the development of capital markets technology.

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