The BlackSummit Team
BlackSummit’s Leadership team boasts a collective resume with seeds in various specialties from banking (investment and commercial), business, economics, legal, regulatory, and other areas. Every corner of our business – from corporate advisory to portfolio strategy – reaches around the world. Our diverse skills give us a well-rounded foundation to approach your needs. Together our team has provided advice and consultation to various clients, ranging from the individual investor, to institutional funds, as well as government bodies.
JOHN CHARALAMBAKIS
John holds a Ph.D. in Economics and an MBA with an emphasis on macro-trends and financial markets. John has been a Professor of Economics and Finance, as well as an advisor on asset allocation, for over twenty years. John has worked as a consultant for government agencies, corporations, and non-profit groups in several countries, including providing recent support to the Congressional Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. He is the author and editor of books and numerous articles related to economics, finance, and investments. John is the Managing Director of the BlackSummit Financial Group.
DALE AHEARN
Dale is a senior member of the Frost Brown Todd LLC law firm. Dale’s practice concentrates on commercial banking, corporate financing, and real estate. Dale also sits on the board of U.S. Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in the United States.
DAVID COULLIETTE
David holds a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics from Florida State University. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in scientific and economic simulation and modeling. David is a retired military officer with the US Air Force and has expertise in modeling, defense policy analysis, and acquisitions infrastructure. David’s focus in BlackSummit is to build financial models based on risk characteristics and to assist in simulating portfolios under different scenarios.
RACHEL MUSTOR
Rachel holds a Master’s in Diplomacy and International Commerce from the Patterson School at the University of Kentucky. She received her B.A. in Business and Spanish at Asbury University. Rachel brings marketing, research, and administrative experience to BlackSummit as well as a great interest in geopolitics and geoeconomics. As BlackSummit’s Director of Operations, Rachel manages the office, conducts market research, and writes several of BlackSummit’s weekly commentaries, as well as our monthly newsletter The Crossroads.
TYLER THOMPSON
Tyler holds a B.A. in Computational Mathematics from Asbury University. He has experience in management and administration as well as mathematical modeling. As a member of the BlackSummit team, Tyler serves as a market researcher and analyst, while also assisting in office administration.
JESSE MOORE
Jesse holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Commerce from the Patterson School of International Diplomacy and Commerce, as well as a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Kentucky. Jesse serves as a research analyst for the BlackSummit Team.
KENNETH RIETZ
Ken holds a Ph.D. and was trained in mathematics, receiving degrees from MIT and the University of Michigan. For many years Ken taught mathematics and modeling which led him to his desire for advanced training in technical analysis and training. Ken is using his training and expertise in order to identify unique ways for investment purposes.