Analysts

Jennifer Danzi

Jennifer Danzi is an Analyst at Blackford Capital. Ms. Danzi is responsible for developing and coordinating Blackford Capital’s marketing efforts including intellectual property development, press releases, and all marketing communications.  Prior to her work with Blackford Capital, Ms. Danzi developed marketing tools and publicity initiatives for several nonprofit organizations. 

Ms. Danzi attends Williams College and the London School of Economics.

Brent Peterson

Brent Peterson is an Analyst at Blackford Capital. Mr. Peterson is responsible for evaluating Blackford Capital investment opportunities and monitoring existing investments. Prior to his work with Blackford Capital, Mr. Peterson worked as a financial analyst at Collegiate Funding Services in Boston. Previously, Mr. Peterson worked at Taca International Airlines in El Salvador, the largest airline in Central America.

Mr. Peterson graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.A in Economics.

Paul Sheets

Paul Sheets is an Analyst with Blackford Capital.  Mr. Sheets’ responsibilities include conducting financial and operational reviews of new investment opportunities as well as monitoring current portfolio companies.  Prior to working for Blackford Capital, Mr. Sheets worked as an advisor in Ernst & Young’s Risk Advisory Services practice in Los Angeles where he focused on the health sciences industry.  Mr. Sheets’ experience encompasses working with senior management teams to plan and execute operational reviews and process improvement initiatives.  Prior to Ernst & Young, Mr. Sheets spent time as an Analyst for the International Business Council in Washington D.C..  As an analyst, Mr. Sheets prepared reports for clients and published various articles on international trade topics in the International Trade Update.

Mr. Sheets received his Masters of Accountancy from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and his B.S. in Finance from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.  Mr. Sheets received his Global Management Certificate at Brigham Young University.

Samuel Wright

Samuel Wright is an Analyst at Blackford Capital. Prior to his work at Blackford Capital, Mr. Wright worked as an analyst and consultant to a number of firms including Allied Waste, DeVry University, and Lexington Law. Mr. Wright has served as a board member on a number of civic and non-profit organizations benefiting individuals in the Philippines, Africa, and Mexico.

Mr. Wright graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S in Economics.