A1 Welding’s Next Chapter Takes Shape With Funding From Bank of the Pacific
Founded by Brad Davison, A1 and its 21 employees have welded components for everything from farmers market tents to multi-million-dollar Alaskan marina fit-outs. When Davison and his wife decided to retire, the business was purchased by Tyler Meek and Kristjan Olsen — two local fabricators with decades of industry experience.
The duo from Longview and Ballard — both places well-known for their maritime industries — have worked side-by-side for years at different companies. They were not employees of A1 before the sale, but had worked with the company on projects in the past.
Meek and Olsen needed a commercial loan to make the business acquisition a reality, and although they spoke to several banks about lending, they settled on Bank of the Pacific to work with Commercial Banking Team Leader Jay Johnston.