Distinguished Alumni 2023

Distinguished Alumni Award 2023

David Rogers, a 2008 MCA Alum, graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2012 with his Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics. He also holds CIC and CAWC insurance designations. David’s career began in 2012 as an operation specialist, where he was able to quickly prove himself and receive multiple promotions and growth throughout his work. 10 years later, David launched his own insurance agency, Rogers Insurance Solutions, where he is the owner and producer. David has celebrated a successful first year of his business alongside his wife, Ashton Rogers, and their children Davidson, Dash, and Gadsden. David has remarked that he always makes an effort to put God first in their home and with his business, also stating that “I love to make a big deal of Jesus.”

Distinguished Alumni Academic Award 2023

Emily Gillenwater, a 2013 MCA Alum, graduated from Appalachian State University in 2017 with her Bachelor of Political Science. She went to law school at Mississippi College where she received her Juris Doctorate (2020). Emily also received her LL.M. (Masters of Law) in Taxation from the University of Florida in 2021. She now works at one of the top 4 accounting firms, leading a group of consultants (comprised of attorneys and CPAs) within her firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions group. In 2021 she also published her first paper on state film tax credits. When asked about her faith she told us that “each day I’m reminded of His purpose He has for me. Without Him I would not be where I am.”

Distinguished Alumni Athlete Award 2023

Caitlyn Logan, a 2017 MCA Alum, graduated from John Brown University in 2021with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and she is currently working as a RN. Caitlyn played soccer throughout her high school and college career. Caitlyn’s athletic accolades include NAIA 3^rd Team All-American, Honorable Mention All-American for 3 years, 4-time SAC Goalkeeper of the Year, and 4-time 1^st Team All-Conference. Caitlyn was also given opportunities to share the gospel through soccer on several missions trips. Caitlyn believes that soccer opened the door for many opportunities to share the gospel throughout her life, and she is now finding those same opportunities through private coaching at a local soccer club in Charlotte, NC. Caitlyn stated that she believed her skills as a college athlete have allowed her to “work hard at my job and honor the Lord through my work.”

Distinguished Alumni Service/Ministry Award 2023

Danielle Price, a 2009 MCA Alum, graduated from Cape Fear Community College (2014) and Queens University of Charlotte in 2018 with her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. Danielle is a successful author of 2 children’s books. In 2020 Danielle published her first book, “Anxious Ellie”, which was awarded Story Monsters Approved Excellence in Children’s Literature in 2021. In 2022 Danielle published her second book, “Ellie on the Mat”. In March of 2022, she became a children’s trauma informed yoga instructor, and she launched All the Love Yoga, a small business teaching yoga and mindfulness to children ages 2-12. Danielle stated that she has always kept her goals simple: “Love God, love people.”