Experience matters.
The principals of Davidson Capital Advisors have deep consulting,
restructuring, banking and capital advisory experience.
Robert Cashion
Investment Banking, Restructuring and Advisory Services
Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors, Mr. Cashion spent over 20 years in the financial services industry. He manages the firm’s overall corporate finance and consulting practice where he oversees and executes investment banking, advisory and capital raising engagements.
Mr. Cashion worked with several financial institutions and consulting firms delivering investment banking, leveraged finance, consulting and restructuring services. He worked with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and its predecessor firms in the High-Grade Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, and the Special Situations group.
Mr. Cashion has been involved in industry sectors including general industrial, distribution, business services, retail, technology, and healthcare. He holds B.A. Education, B.S. Accounting, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. Additionally, Mr. Cashion is a Certified Public Accountant and holds FINRA series 7, 63 and 79 registrations.
Phone: (980) 237-9474
Email: robert.cashion@davcapadvisors.com
Elizabeth Folger
Institutional Client Coverage
Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors, Ms. Folger spent 16 years in the financial services industry in a variety of functions, most recently with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and its predecessor firms. She manages the sales and auction processes for the firm’s sell-side M&A and capital raising engagements. Her deep experience in both sales and trading has resulted in excellent execution for numerous client projects at Davidson Capital Advisors.
She worked in the Loan Syndication Sales Group, headquartered in Charlotte, with her primary responsibilities being sales and distribution of syndicated loans for middle market and large corporate credits. Additionally, Ms. Folger worked on the Corporate Bond Trading desk where she managed and traded risk positions of $50-$100 million of intermediate term bank and finance paper.
Ms. Folger has been involved in a variety of sectors including general industrial, distribution, business services, retail, technology, and healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hollins University.
Phone: (980) 237-9474
Email: elizabeth.folger@davcapadvisors.com
Samuel Fernandez
Associate
Samuel Fernandez joined Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025 as an Associate. At DCA, he leads the analyst team and provides deal execution support for the investment banking team through the entire M&A process.
Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025, Mr. Fernandez worked at R.W. Baird & Co. as an Investment Banking Associate in their Global Industrial Group. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2021 with a BS in Finance.
Phone: (980) 237-9474
Email: sam.fernandez@davcapadvisors.com
Casey McKhann
Analyst
Mr. McKhann provides deal execution support for the investment banking team and assists in providing execution through the entire M&A process. Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025, Mr. McKhann interned with ACP Capital Markets in Stamford, CT.
He graduated from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2025 with a BS in Sport Management and Business Administration.
Phone: (980) 338-6992
Email: casey.mckhann@davcapadvisors.com
Hayes Barrus
Analyst
Mr. Barrus provides deal execution support for the investment banking team and assists in providing execution through the entire M&A process. Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025, Mr. Barrus interned with Walker & Dunlop where he conducted market research and financial modeling.
He graduated from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2025 with a BA in Economics.
Phone: (980) 206-0284
Email: hayes.barrus@davcapadvisors.com
Casey Pridgen
Analyst
Mr. Pridgen provides deal execution support for the investment banking team and assists in providing execution through the entire M&A process. Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025, Mr. Pridgen interned with Quacks.AI and Adam, Jenkins & Cheatham.
He graduated from University of Virginia in 2025 with a MS of Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce.
Phone: (980) 352-8849
Email: casey.pridgen@davcapadvisors.com
George Marable
Analyst
Mr. Marable provides deal execution support for the investment banking team and assists in providing execution through the entire M&A process. Prior to joining Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025, Mr. Marable was a summer associate for The Washington & Lee Fund.
He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2025 with a BS in Accounting and Classics.
Phone: (980) 352-8850
Email: george.marable@davcapadvisors.com
Folger Cashion
Business Development and Marketing Analyst
Ms. Cashion plays a key role in leading Davidson Capital Advisors’ business development and marketing initiatives. She brings a strong foundation in strategic communication and brand positioning, helping the firm expand its outreach and client engagement efforts.
Before joining Davidson Capital Advisors in 2025, Ms. Cashion worked with the American Marketing Association, where she contributed to national marketing campaigns and member engagement strategies.
Ms. Cashion earned her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations with honors from the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Phone: (980) 237-9474
Email: folger.cashion@davcapadvisors.com