“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 The Class of 2025

  • Brendan Simons, USA

    KFVA Co-President

    Concentration: Consulting
    Prior Education: Virginia Military Institute
    Internship: PepsiCo; Plano, TX

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  • Rex Swindlehurst, USA

    KFVA Co-President

    Concentration: Business Analytics & Management Science
    Prior Education: San Francisco State University
    Internship: Vanguard; Malvern, PA

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  • Chris (David) Ochs, USA

    VP, Communications

    Concentration: Marketing
    Prior Education: United States Military Academy
    Internship: Republic Services

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  • Jake Davies, USA

    VP, Corporate Relations

    Concentration: Real Estate
    Prior Education: United States Military Academy
    Internship: Johnson Development Associates; Spartanburg, SC

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  • Ryan Dunkle, USA

    VP, Corporate Relations

    Concentration: Consulting
    Prior Education: University of Maryland
    Internship: Cicero; Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Landon Clifford, USA

    VP, Events

    Concentration: Marketing
    Prior Education: Colorado Mesa University
    Internship: TIAA; Charlotte, NC

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  • Dave Schulz, USA

    VP, Finance

    Concentration: Corporate Finance
    Prior Education: Villanova University
    Internship: Jefferies; New York, NY

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  • Joseph Cables, USA

    VP, Mentorship

    Concentration: Consulting, Business Analytics & Management Science
    Prior Education: Campbell University
    Internship: BASF; New York, NY

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  • Andrew (Drew) Shryock, USA

    VP, Outreach

    Concentration: Corporate Finance, Energy
    Prior Education: Arizona State University
    Internship: Wells Fargo; Houston, TX

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  • David Blue, USAF

    VP, Technology

    Concentration: Technology & Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship
    Prior Education: The University of Texas at Arlington
    Internship: Zoox; Foster City, CA

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  • Stetson Kornegay, USA

    VP, Veteran Affairs

    Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments, Technology & Innovation Management
    Prior Education: Auburn University
    Internship: J.P. Morgan Private Bank; Charlotte, NC

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  • Les Lukenas, USA

    Concentration: Corporate Finance
    Prior Education: Sonoma State University
    Internship: Goldman Sachs; New Yok, NY

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  • Gregory Eason, USN


    Concentration    : Real Estate
    Prior Education: United States Naval Academy
    Internship: Grosvenor; Washington, DC

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  • Alex Bowman, USN


    Concentration    : Healthcare, Entrepreneurship
    Prior Education: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
    Internship: Entrepreneurship; Chapel Hil, NC

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  • Ashley Travis, USAF


    Concentration    : Business Analytics and Management Science
    Prior Education: Colorado State University
    Internship: Bain & Company; Atlanta, GA

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  • Mark Pyles, USA


    Concentration    : Consulting
    Prior Education: Bucknell University
    Internship: Deloitte; Charlotte, NC

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  • Jesus Fernandez, USMC


    Concentration    : Capital Markets & Investments
    Prior Education: American Military University
    Internship: American Century Investments; Kansas City, MO

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  • Ashley Sperry, USA


    Concentration    : Operations Management, Managing People & Organizations
    Prior Education: Ohio University
    Internship: United States Army

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  • Trong Vu, USA


    Concentration    : Consulting
    Prior Education: North Carolina State
    Internship: DaVita; Denver, CO

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  • Jack Austin, USA


    Concentration    : Capital Markets & Investments
    Prior Education: Arizona State University
    Internship: J.P. Morgan Private Bank; Atlanta, GA

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  • Nolan Tighe, USA


    Concentration    : Corporate Finance
    Prior Education: Lindenwood University
    Internship: PepsiCo; Plano, TX

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  • Mark McKee, USN


    Concentration    : Healthcare
    Prior Education: Lousiana Tech University
    Internship: UNC Health; Chapel Hill, NC

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  • Anthony Miller, USA


    Concentration    : Corporate Finance
    Prior Education: Auburn University
    Internship: Wells Fargo; New York, NY

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  • Evan Murray, USA


    Concentration    : Business Analytics & Management Science, Marketing
    Prior Education: University of Maine
    Internship: Vanguard; Malvern, PA

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“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)

Class of 2026 - Profiles Coming Soon

“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)