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Chandler Duncan has completed over 64 freight and economic studies in the last decade. His engagements have ranged from port and site-specific facility studies and successful grant applications to statewide freight plans and multi-national trade studies for USDOT. Chandler led the development of TRB’s NCHRP 19-14 guidebook on right-sizing transportation investments. He also recently completed…

Mary-Katherine is a doctorally trained historian who has conducted research, written, and taught on the topic of how cultural, social, political, and economic forces in societies and organizations develop and interact with individuals over time, in both national and global historical contexts. She has successfully developed and administered educational curricula at various levels to make…

Luis has over twenty-one years of experience in economic development, real estate advisory, urban planning, and public policy. As advisor, he has extensive expertise and involvement with municipal planning and economic development work in both the public and private sectors. Since 2002 his career has spanned a broad spectrum of work in diverse communities across…

Mr. Matheney has 30 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems and Computer Aided Drafting Skills and is currently a Sr. Transportation Planner for Metro Analytics.  He received much of his initial training on the job in the United States Air Force working closely with base engineers and planners as an Engineering Assistant.  Since completing…

Stephanie Cupp is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of invaluable experience in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. As the Operations Manager at Metro Analytics, she brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of excellence in delivering top-notch results. Throughout her career, Stephanie has consistently demonstrated her exceptional ability to…

Cham has almost 15 years’ experience in the eCommerce industry and has extensive background in Brand Marketing, Vendor Management, Customer Service, IT Project Management and Business Analysis with the ability and skill set to provide creative, innovative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking leadership in a team environment. She has great experience in overseeing all operational aspects of…

Angel is a highly accomplished and results-driven marketing professional with a wealth of experience in driving successful marketing strategies. As the Marketing Manager of Metro, they are responsible for overseeing all aspects of our marketing initiatives and campaigns. With a keen understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, Anfel possesses a proven track record of…

Phillip C. Strickland is currently a graduate student of applied anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He earned his BA in anthropology at East Carolina University, where he minored in history. There, he earned certifications in Cultural Resource Management(CRM) and Forensic Anthropology. As an applied anthropologist, Strickland practices a holistic, multifaceted, and…

Benjamin is a dedicated and accomplished scholar who recently graduated from UNC Charlotte with a Master’s of Arts degree in Anthropology. With a passion for understanding human-environment interactions, Benjamin focused their research on tree canopy protection networks in Charlotte. Specifically, their work aimed to investigate the challenges faced by these networks in achieving the established…

Gunnar has over 5 years of experience in economic analysis and research, as it pertains to agriculture, banking, and finance. As a Master of Science Student and research analyst, Gunnar worked on the financial analysis of farm operations in various industries and building a database of census data, economic indicators, and weather data dating back…