Tim Raiford
President
The Energy Club supports the academic experience and development of all students at UNC Kenan-Flagler interested in diverse aspects of the energy industry. The club works closely with the academic faculty, career management staff and other student leadership groups to organize educational events and conferences, case competitions and career treks to provide students with experiential learning and networking opportunities with industry professionals and alumni.
Please reach out to mbaenergyclub@kenan-flagler.unc.edu with questions and to get involved.
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President
Tim is a proud member of Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Class of 2026, pursuing dual concentrations in corporate finance and energy. Before joining the program, Tim spent a decade beneath the waves as a Navy submariner specializing in nuclear reactor operations. Like most great North Carolinians, Tim is a double Tar Heel, earning his bachelor’s in economics from UNC. When he’s not passionately advocating for an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy, you’ll find Tim sporting his finest Hawaiian shirt, diving deep into pirate lore, or mapping out his next sandy escape.
VP Alumni Relations
Nikita Bendre will spend her summer interning at Kinder Morgan’s Houston Headquarters in the CO₂ and Energy Transition Ventures (ETV) Finance Department, where she will support strategic financial initiatives. She will also serve as the Vice President of Alumni Relations for the UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Club for the 2025–2026 academic year. With a background in geology and extensive experience in environmental fieldwork, Nikita brings a unique perspective to the intersection of energy, finance, and sustainability.
VP Learning & Development
Stas is originally from Philadelphia but was living in Chicago prior to business school. As a member of the MBA Class of 2026, Stas is concentrating in Energy and Consulting. Before coming to KFBS, Stas spent 4 years as a controls engineer in the nuclear power industry, where he was responsible for designing and implementing capital projects across different nuclear power plants. In his free time, Stas can typically be found playing pickup basketball and rooting for Philly sports.
VP Executive
Originally from New Jersey, Sabrina is a current member of the Kenan-Flagler Class of 2026 concentrating in Energy. Prior to KFBS, Sabrina was a Real Estate attorney in New York and New Jersey, where she was responsible for contract drafting, negotiations, document review, and alternative dispute resolution for landlord tenant & community association matters. Sabrina received her JD at Rutgers Law School and BA at the University of Michigan. In her free time, Sabrina enjoys reading mystery novels, bouldering, and spending time with family & friends.
VP Event Strategy
Originally from southwest Michigan and now based in Pinehurst, Amanda is a proud member of the MBA Class of 2026, with a focus on Energy, Operations, and Business Analytics & Management Science. Prior to joining KFBS, Amanda served as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army for eight years, where she honed her leadership skills, managed complex operations, and gained valuable international experience leading diverse teams. Outside the classroom, Amanda enjoys golfing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her Pomeranians, Belle and Baloo.
VP Communications & Marketing
Angus is originally from Charleston, SC and is currently living in Chapel Hill as a member of the MBA class of 2026, concentrating in Energy, Operations, and Finance. Prior to business school, Angus worked as a Process Engineer for American Woodmark and a Maintenance & Engineering Supply Chain Leader for Frito-Lay. Throughout these experiences, Angus was challenged to think more analytically, supervising and leading teams through complex business problems. In his free time, Angus enjoys hiking, cooking, surfing, and eating hot wings.
VP Outreach
Originally from Boca Raton, FL, Emma is a current member of the Kenan-Flagler Class of 2026, concentrating in Energy. Prior to enrolling in business school, she oversaw the project development portfolio for local power companies in the TVA region for Silicon Ranch Corporation, an independent power producer out of Nashville, TN. In her free time, she enjoys teaching herself how to dance and reading as many novels as possible. Emma holds a BA from the University of Virginia in both Philosophy and Global Studies: Environments & Sustainability.
VP Finance
Anna Kemp is a first-year MBA student at UNC Kenan-Flagler concentrating in Energy and Finance. Prior to business school, Anna spent four years with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, most recently overseeing a $210M statewide grant program focused on alternative water supply. She brings experience in the public sector regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. This summer, she will be interning with Dominion Energy in Regulatory Affairs. Outside the classroom, Anna is a competitive West Coast Swing dancer and loves any excuse to hit the dance floor.
VP Community Engagement
Ellie June is a native North Carolinian, a proud Tar Heel and member of the Wolfpack. She earned her undergraduate degree in English, concentrating in linguistics, from NC State. Prior to business school, Ellie spent seven years in B2B technology sales and business development at Lenovo, forging partnerships with the world’s largest tech companies. Her long-term career goal is to work in energy in Big Tech, developing strategic alliances between the tech and energy sectors to make the AI boom more sustainable. This summer, she will be in Nashville interning at Amazon.
VP Corporate Relations
Originally from Hillsborough, North Carolina, Tre Brown is a proud member of the MBA Class of 2026 at Kenan-Flagler Business School, with a focus on Energy and Finance. Prior to pursuing his MBA, Tre served for eight years as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army, where he led diverse teams, navigated complex strategic environments, and built strong partnerships across organizations with differing missions and cultures. Tre is known for his thoughtful leadership approach—combining empathy, strategic insight, and a steady presence. His ability to foster meaningful connections and align stakeholders toward shared goals informs his work as Vice President of Corporate Relations, where he is committed to strengthening industry engagement and expanding opportunities for fellow students in the energy sector.