Our Team
ARI ROTHMAN
Ari Rothman is the Managing Director of the Carolina Canyon Corporation. He has been in the financial services arena for over 15 years. Mr. Rothman has raised in excess of fifty-five million dollars in capital markets transactions as Lead Manager, Co-Manager or as a Syndicate Member.
Mr. Rothman started his career at Crain Capital Investments in the Private Client Group and was most recently Head of Global Equity Capital Markets before joining Carolina Canyon. He served as Senior Vice President with Fishman Klein and was an Executive Managing Director at Amritsar International Corp.
Mr. Rothman was a Chairman's Circle Member of the US-India Business Council and was a Director of the Board of the US-Pakistan Business Council. He was also a member of the Serbian Investment Network based in Montenegro. Mr. Rothman has previously served on the board of directors of CIRTE Inc.
MANAGING DIRECTOR 3C
KORTNEY GRANT
Kortney Grant serves as the Head of Investment Operations at the company, directing investment strategies across all venture portfolio sectors. Additionally, Mr. Grant manages the organization's ongoing efforts to expand into emerging markets.
Prior to joining the company, Mr. Grant held the position of Vice President of Global Consumer and Private Banking at a public sector bank. In this capacity, he focused on addressing regulatory requirements, as well as implementing big data management solutions. Under his leadership, the bank significantly reduced regulatory inefficiencies, enhanced data readiness both domestically and internationally, and advanced its consumer identity protection and fraud security initiatives.
Throughout his career, Kortney has garnered media attention from print and broadcast outlets globally, such as the Straits Times (Singapore), Good Today Tampa Bay, and Tampa 30 Under 30. Furthermore, he has gained valuable experience working as a traditional Wall Street trader.
Mr. Grant is a Certified Agile Project Manager with an MBA from the University of South Florida, a Master's degree in Human Resources from Webster University, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Benedict College. Currently, he is enrolled in a graduate program at The Ohio State University.
INVESTMENT CHAIR 3C
CRYSTAL GORDON
Crystal Gordon is the Chief of Staff for Carolina Canyon Corporation. She has served in the educational arena for over 15 years. Within the 15 years of service, she has taught students with intellectual and physical disabilities, managed nontraditional programs in public schools, coached students in the collegiate sector, and worked in the nonprofit sector for the last 4 years. As chief of staff, Crystal's primary duties involve managing day-to-day operations, serving as a key advisor to the executive leader, and coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless communication and execution of strategic initiatives. She is responsible for overseeing staff performance, implementing efficient workflows, and addressing any potential issues that may arise. Additionally, Crystal plays a crucial role in decision-making processes, providing guidance and support to ensure the organization's objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
Chief of Staff 3C
Whitney McIntyre
Whitney McIntyre is the Office Manager for the Carolina Canyon Corporation. Whitney brings over 5 years of administrative experience in Front Office Management, Human Resources, and Accounting. She assists in the development and implementation of 3C policies and procedures; manages and oversees the administration of HR policies, programs, and practices within the firm; she maintains accounts payable, receivables, and monthly billing.
Whitney is an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Statistics from Syracuse University.
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