Adam Johnston Joins Candescent Capital Ventures

Candescent Capital Ventures (CCV) announced that Adam Johnston has joined the firm as the senior vice president, chief program management and valuation officer.

In his new role, Johnston will drive the execution and alignment of products and services being developed in Candescent’s portfolio of companies.

“Adam’s diverse background in valuations, collateral risk, mortgage lending, mortgage insurance, and program management will be instrumental to the future plans of Candescent Capital Ventures and its subsidiaries,” said Chief Executive Officer of Candescent Capital Ventures, Mark Linné. “Our companies will be doing some very exciting work over the next 18 months and Adam will be one key to our success.”

Over the past 20 years, Johnston served in leadership roles in mortgage banking, private mortgage insurance, and appraisal management. His background includes risk management, operations, quality control, regulatory compliance, process improvement and project management. Johnston also is a certified real estate appraiser with advanced professional appraisal designations, project management designations, and process improvement credentials.  

“I am excited to leverage my skills and diverse professional experience in contributing to the talented team and important work of CCV,” Johnston said. “I’m very impressed with the way the partners at Candescent see the industry and the opportunities available today.”