DBA Cohort 9

Background Densel Fleming is the chief wealth and investment officer for Vintage Wealth Management Group, Inc. and Marquise Wealth Management, LLC—registered investment advisory firms based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he leads client wealth and investment strategies while overseeing day-to-day business operations, financial planning, compliance, and marketing. He brings 30 years of diverse […]

Background Rae Fripp holds a Master’s in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Business Administration from American Military University and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a specialization in Sport and Recreation Management from Lynn University. Her professional journey spans more than a decade across hospitality, operational readiness, logistics coordination, community engagement, and […]

Background Christine D. Gagnon serves as chief financial officer of Roha Group Inc., a New York–based private equity firm, and as founder and chief executive officer of CDG Holdings Group, the holding company of TEDxCatawba, Odin Frigg, Ivar, and Leif Ventures. A seasoned executive, she most recently held the roles of IT finance transformation leader […]

Background Brenden Hair is the order fulfillment supply chain manager at Belk, where he leads logistics strategy, inventory management, and multi-channel fulfillment operations. With more than 13 years of experience in supply chain management, operational leadership, and business development, he has held key roles at organizations including Amazon, Campbell Soup Company, and Newell Brands. He […]

Background Alex Ilgenfritz is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and budget analyst for the XVII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He brings a multidisciplinary background in data analytics, financial operations, and emerging technologies. He holds master’s degrees in financial technology from Duke University and in computer and information technology from the University of […]

Background David E. Jackson Jr. is an SAP-certified business analyst and U.S. Army veteran. He currently serves as an SAP functional business analyst at Parker Hannifin, where he supports production planning and manufacturing operations across complex enterprise environments. His expertise includes developing internal ERP systems, streamlining operational workflows, and training cross-functional teams. Jackson began his […]

Background Kanisa Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood intervention, a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, and a master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology. With more than a decade of experience in the mental health industry, she also served as a logistics officer in the U.S. Army. Her diverse background in leadership, logistics, […]

Background Yogita Pradhan holds a Master of Science in Investment Finance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Her professional journey spans more than six years across sustainable business operations, health insurance, and the banking industry, where she […]

Background Paula Sharpe is a senior business execution consultant within Global Operations at Wells Fargo, supporting the Payment Operations Monitoring Support Team. In this role, she is a key contributor to the Payment Command Center, where she monitors enterprise wire systems, manages incident response communications, and ensures continuity of operations in a high-stakes production environment. […]

Background Danielle N. Sloan holds a Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on communication and psychology from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Marshall University. She is the founder of FractalAI, an AI consulting firm that helps small businesses streamline operations using generative tools, and the creator […]