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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Colonel Karen “Gigi” Wrancher (U.S. Army, Retired) for Expertise in Logistics and Risk Management

Karen “Gigi” Wrancher is a respected military veteran and emerging expert in Information Technology Infrastructure and Business Resiliency

CHARLOTTE, NC, September 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Colonel Karen “Gigi” Wrancher is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who’s Who. She was recently spotlighted in New York City’s Times Square on a 22-story screen that is passed by an estimated 1.5 million people daily. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Wrancher has established a distinguished career in the financial services industry, currently serving as vice president and senior audit manager information technology audit at The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, she provides strategic input on developing and managing risk-based audit plans, overseeing information technology infrastructure audits, and articulating complex issues to senior stakeholders. Her responsibilities also include monitoring key risk indicators and establishing relationships with management and senior leaders. Ms. Wrancher is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where team members can develop their talents and contribute fully.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Wrancher was a senior lead audit manager at Wells Fargo in Charlotte from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of control environments and governance processes. Her expertise in managing risk and leveraging innovation was instrumental in effectively presenting large amounts of data.

Ms. Wrancher’s professional journey is deeply rooted in her extensive military service. She served as director of operations at the Pentagon from 2018 to 2020, where she led the assistance division for the U.S. Army. Before that appointment, she was the operations manager for preliminary investigations at the Pentagon from 2016 to 2018. Her military career also includes roles as chief compliance officer in Kuwait and Iraq, managing director at Fort Lee, Virginia, logistics executive at Fort Bliss, Texas, regional operations executive with the Defense Logistics Agency, executive officer and support operations officer, among many other prominent roles.

Ms. Wrancher’s academic achievements have significantly contributed to her success. She earned a Master of Science in military and strategic leadership from the Marine Corps University in 2005, a Master of Arts in human resources management and services from the University of Oklahoma in 2002, and a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government from Methodist University in 1995. Ms. Wrancher also holds a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma Management from the Lean Six Sigma Institute, obtained in 2020. This certification underscores her proficiency in process improvement methodologies that enhance operational efficiency.

Ms. Wrancher’s commitment to civic engagement is evident through her involvement with various organizations. As vice chair of public policy and advocacy for the Junior League of Charlotte since 2022, she aims to rally Junior League chapters across North Carolina to establish a state public advocacy committee, focused on education advocacy. Previously, she served as vice president of communications for The Rocks Inc., chair of the Ascend Program for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and chairperson of the Emerging Young Leaders Program.

Ms. Wrancher attributes her success to hard work and dedication instilled by her mother, who emphasized the importance of education as the key to advancement. This belief continues to drive her efforts to make a positive impact within her community through advocacy and leadership initiatives.