Danielle Kaspar

Business Manager

Durham

Joined NCSSM in July 2025

Danielle Kaspar joined NCSSM in July 2025 as Office Manager for the NCSSM Foundation. She has extensive experience in program administration, stakeholder engagement, and nonprofit service. Before joining NCSSM, she was the Director of Programs & Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, where she led member councils and supported strategic initiatives. Danielle also held leadership roles at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel, managing their Executive Club membership program, social media, and community relations. Her experience also includes designing and executing over 100 events annually at the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, and positions with Discover Durham and The Herald-Sun.

Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from North Carolina State University and the IOM designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. She is an active member of the Durham community, serving on the board of Durham CrimeStoppers and as a member of the Rotary Club of Durham and Corvettes International.

BS, Business Management, North Carolina State University


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Dan Abbott

Director of Data Insight, Research, and Prospect Management

Karen Barlow

Director of Development

Paulette Becoat

Donor Relations Officer

Barbara Coury

Vice Chancellor for Development & NCSSM Foundation President

David Jandrew

Director of Development

Margo Knight Metzger ’97

Strategic Communications & Initiatives Associate

Christine Petro

Event Manager

Katie Seiz

Director of Annual Giving

Zachary Shirley

Controller

Brodie Smith

Development Associate, Annual Fund