Meet the Ascend Team

Excellence in Leadership, Dedication in Service

Our team brings together decades of experience to deliver Michigan's most trusted valet trash solution.

Leadership

Visionary founders driving excellence

Kodi Marsh - Founder & President

Kodi Marsh

Founder & President

Kodi Marsh is the Founder and President of Ascend Valet, where he oversees all staffing, operations, and strategic growth initiatives. With over a decade of experience in leadership and management and two years in national project coordination, Kodi brings a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver exceptional service.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Kodi is a devoted father and family man whose drive extends well beyond business. When not leading his team, he channels his ambition into rock climbing and water sports—always seeking new challenges and horizons. A proud Michigan native and lifelong Detroit sports fan.

"When motivation ends, discipline begins."
Brandt Hinojosa II - Co-Founder & VP

Brandt Hinojosa II

Co-Founder & VP

Brandt Hinojosa is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Ascend Valet, where he leads all marketing and sales initiatives. With over 6 years of experience in sales management, Brandt specializes in leadership, marketing strategies, and business development. His forward-thinking approach has helped drive Ascend Valet's rapid growth.

Beyond business, Brandt is a passionate entrepreneur who brings energy and creativity into everything he does. You'll likely find him on the golf course, enjoying Detroit sports, snowboarding, or out hunting and fishing.

"If you're not a risk taker, you should get the hell out of business." — Ray Kroc

Executive Leadership

Anthony Kevin - CTO & Managing Partner

Anthony Kevin

Chief Technology Officer & Managing Partner

AI & Web3 Integration Architect

Anthony Kevin serves as Chief Technology Officer and Managing Partner, architecting Ascend Valet's technological infrastructure. A full-stack developer specializing in AI and Web3 technologies, he builds scalable digital solutions that drive business innovation. Working directly with founders Brandt and Kodi, Anthony transforms ideas into robust technological platforms.

"Code is poetry. AI is the future. Web3 is freedom."
Joshua Crutchfield - COO

Joshua Crutchfield

Chief Operating Officer

Joshua Crutchfield serves as Chief Operating Officer, bringing strategic vision and operational expertise to Ascend Valet's daily operations.

Management Team

Jordan Herman

Jordan Herman

District Service Manager

Jordan Herman leads our district operations with a hands-on approach to service excellence.

Chandler Mackey

Chandler Mackey

District Service Manager

Chandler Mackey brings operational expertise and a customer-first mindset to his role.

Kenneth Ware

Kenneth Ware

Property Outreach Representative

Kenneth Ware connects with property managers across Michigan to introduce them to the Ascend Valet difference.