“UNC Kenan-Flagler does a great job of creating a “community of belonging.” I was captivated by the faculty’s, students’ and alumni’s genuine interest in me and my future. Put simply, our backgrounds are appreciated, and our future endeavors are supported.”
- Gregory Eason, USN
(Read Gregory’s full feature on Clear Admit)
“From day one, I was struck by the overwhelming support and collaborative spirit among everyone at UNC. Familiar faces from “Experience Weekend” made me feel at home, and meeting new, kind-hearted classmates with unique backgrounds further enriched the experience.”
- Alex Bowman, USN
(Read Alex’s full feature on Poets & Quants)
Meet Our Current Members
Second Years - Class of 2024
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Shane Mauro, USN
KFVA Co-President
Concentration: Technology & Innovation Management
Prior Education: United States Naval Academy
Hometown: Marlton, NJ
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Daniel Casale, USA
KFVA Co-President
Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments
Prior Education: East Carolina University
Hometown: Albany, NY
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Darin Coleman, USCG
Concentration: Operations Management
Prior Education: United States Merchant Marine Academy
Hometown: Grand Junction, CO
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Caroline Eastman, USCG
Concentration: Business Analytics & Management Science
Prior Education: United States Coast Guard Academy
Hometown: East Granby, CT
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David Bradley, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Prior Education: Vanderbilt University
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
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Landon Auld, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Prior Education: University of Minnesota
Hometown: Rockford, MN
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John Buergers, USN
Concentration: Real Estate
Prior Education: University at Albany, SUNY
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
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Patrick McFarland, USA
Concentration: Finance
Prior Education: East Carolina University
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
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John Rice, USMC
Concentration: Real Estate & Entrepeneurship
Prior Education: Penn State University
Hometown: Harleysville, PA
“I was drawn to UNC Kenan-Flagler’s proactive approach towards integrating emerging technologies into their curriculum. During my search I was surprised to find that instead of shying away or restricting, the school embraces innovative technology, recognizing its potential to fundamentally reshape the business landscape.”
- Ashley Travis, USAF
(Read Ashley’s full feature on Poets & Quants)
First Years - Class of 2025
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Brendan Simons, USA
Incoming KFVA Co-President
Concentration: Consulting
Prior Education: Virginia Military Institute
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
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Rex Swindlehurst, USA
Incoming KFVA Co-President
Concentration: Business Analytics & Management Science
Prior Education: San Francisco State University
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
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Dave Schulz, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Prior Education: Villanova University
Hometown: Lititz, PA
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Chris (David) Ochs, USA
Concentration: Marketing
Prior Education: United States Military Academy
Hometown: Federal Way, WA
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Jake Davies, USA
Concentration: Real Estate
Prior Eduction: United States Military Academy
Hometown: Houston, TX
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Ryan Dunkle, USA
Concentration: Consulting
Prior Education: University of Maryland
Hometown: Eldersburg, MD
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Landon Clifford, USA
Concentration: Marketing
Prior Education: Colorado Mesa University
Hometown: Grand Junction, CO
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Andrew (Drew) Shryock, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance, Energy
Prior Education: Arizona State University
Hometown: Tempe, AZ
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Joseph Cables, USA
Concentration: Consulting, Business Analytics & Management Science
Prior Education: Campbell University
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
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David Blue, USAF
Concentration: Technology & Innovation Management
Prior Education: The University of Texas at Arlington
Hometown: Troy, NC
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Stetson Kornegay, USA
Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments, Technology & Innovation Management
Prior Education: Auburn University
Hometown: Dothan, AL
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Les Lukenas, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Prior Education: Sonoma State University
Hometown: CA
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Gregory Eason, USN
Concentration: Real Estate
Prior Education: United States Naval Academy
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
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Ashley Travis, USAF
Concentration: Business Analytics and Management Science
Prior Education: Colorado State University
Hometown: Mesa, CO
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Alex Bowman, USN
Concentration: Healthcare, Entrepreneurship
Prior Education: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hometown: New Bern, NC
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Mark Pyles, USA
Concentration: Consulting
Prior Education: Bucknell University
Hometown: Lebanon, PA
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Jesus Fernandez, USMC
Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments
Prior Education: American Military University
Hometown: Eagle Pass, TX
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Trong Vu, USA
Concentration: Consulting
Prior Education: North Carolina State
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
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Ashley Sperry, USA
Concentration: Operations Management, Managing People & Organizations
Prior Education: Ohio University
Hometown: Springfield, OH
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Jack Austin, USA
Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments
Prior Education: Arizona State University
Hometown: Dubin, OH
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Nolan Tighe, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Prior Education: Lindenwood University
Hometown: Jacksonville, IL
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Mark McKee, USN
Concentration: Healthcare
Prior Education: Lousiana Tech University
Hometown: Pinevile, LA
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Anthony Miller, USA
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Prior Education: Auburn University
Hometown: Wetumpka, AL
“As a student with an established family, a wife of 12 years and three great kids, I was apprehensive about introducing them to my classmates. My family came to the Block Party on the second day of orientation and was immediately greeted by many people. My wife and children felt the same welcoming community I did when I first visited campus.”
- Rex Swindlehurst, USA
(Read Rex’s full feature on Poets & Quants)
