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Frank Kavanaugh
Chief Executive Officer at
MEDALIST DIVERSIFIED, INC.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Frank P.
Kavanaugh is the founder of Fort Ashford Funds LLC, founded in 2004, where the title held is Managing Director.
Current jobs include Chairman, President, CEO, Secretary & Treasurer at Medalist Diversified, Inc. since 2024, and Principal at Ashford Capital LLC since 2023.
Former job includes Chairman at Force Protection, Inc. from 2003 to 2007.
Education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1985 and an MBA from Pepperdine University in 2003.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 846,177 ( 51.96% ) | 9 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-04-27 | 606,200 ( 13.11% ) | 7 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Frank Kavanaugh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MEDALIST DIVERSIFIED, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-07-17 |
Fort Ashford Funds LLC
 Fort Ashford Funds LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Fort Ashford Funds LLC is a privately held investment firm established in 2001 as a family office by Susan and Frank Kavanaugh. The private company is based in Irvine, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company manages over $750 million in capital, including more than $250 million of its own, and focuses on direct investments in business growth equity, real estate, and social impact sectors. It targets small and mid-size companies and commercial real estate in the southwest and southeastern markets, with typical investments ranging from $2 million to $10 million in real estate and up to $6 million in small public companies, especially those with market capitalizations under $100 million in financial services and real estate-related sectors. The firm prioritizes fast funding, collaborative relationships, and investments in businesses that demonstrate consistent delivery, strong margins, and social impact, emphasizing long-term value creation and community engagement. | Founder | 2003-12-31 |
Ashford Capital LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Frank Kavanaugh
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Force Protection, Inc.
 Force Protection, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and supports blast and mine-protected vehicles | Chairman | 2007-06-20 |
Training of Frank Kavanaugh
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and supports blast and mine-protected vehicles | Consumer Durables |
Ashford Capital LLC | |
Pepperdine University
 Pepperdine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Irvine
 University of California, Irvine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fort Ashford Funds LLC
Fort Ashford Funds LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Fort Ashford Funds LLC is a privately held investment firm established in 2001 as a family office by Susan and Frank Kavanaugh. The private company is based in Irvine, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company manages over $750 million in capital, including more than $250 million of its own, and focuses on direct investments in business growth equity, real estate, and social impact sectors. It targets small and mid-size companies and commercial real estate in the southwest and southeastern markets, with typical investments ranging from $2 million to $10 million in real estate and up to $6 million in small public companies, especially those with market capitalizations under $100 million in financial services and real estate-related sectors. The firm prioritizes fast funding, collaborative relationships, and investments in businesses that demonstrate consistent delivery, strong margins, and social impact, emphasizing long-term value creation and community engagement. | Finance |
Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc.
 Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a real estate investment trust | Finance |
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