1. Rochelle Rivas is Managing Partner and CFO of The DARTON GROUP, a project
consulting firm specializing in highly experienced finance and accounting
professionals for projects, contract engagements and interim roles. She is
responsible for leading the company’s business development efforts and also
fulfills the role of CFO. Rochelle is co-founder and co-owner of the firm.
Rochelle has an extensive background in managing strategic staffing and cost
containment programs for Fortune 100 companies. Prior to her current role, she
managed a $45 million business as Vice President of Operations for Prism Retail
Services, a privately held services company.
Before joining Prism Retail Services, Rochelle served in a variety of leadership
roles with top-tier retailers including Kroger, Office Depot and Staples. Rochelle’s
diverse experience includes managing a $100 million P&L (District Manager, Office
Depot), co-leading Staples’ strategic market entry into Chicago (District Manager),
and holding divisional headquarters roles in human resources, marketing, and
merchandising (Kroger).
Rochelle is an active business and community leader in the Charlotte region. She
was named to the Board of Directors of Classroom Central in June 2010 and leads
the organization’s Distribution Task Force. Rochelle founded the “Career in
Transition” group at St. Francis Church in south Charlotte and serves as the
church’s communications chairperson, is a member of NAWBO (National
Association of Women Business Owners) and serves as a mentor for Junior
Achievement. In January 2010, Rochelle was offered membership into CREW
Charlotte (the local chapter of CREW Network) and presently serves as co-chair
for the group’s youth outreach program. Lastly, Rochelle serves as a volunteer
softball coach for MARA (Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association).
In September 2010, Business Leader Charlotte magazine named Rochelle to its
annual “Movers & Shakers” list of rising leaders in the Charlotte, NC region.
Rochelle studied business management at Metro State College and Columbia
College in Colorado.
biography
Rochelle Rivas
Managing Partner
The DARTON GROUP