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Digital Culture Architects
Digital Culture Architects
Reimagining Your Business Potential

Who We Are

Who We Are

At Digital Culture Architects, we believe that every business has the potential for extraordinary success. Our O.A.S.I.S. profit model provides a comprehensive, systematic approach to unlocking that potential. From aligning leadership and optimizing operations to implementing strategic changes and positioning for growth or sale, we're with you every step of the way.

At Digital Culture Architects, we help businesses unlock their potential through our O.A.S.I.S. profit model—aligning leadership, optimizing operations, and guiding strategic growth.

Our Team

Daniel Eppinga
With over 25 years in business finance and leadership, Daniel Eppinga has excelled as a stockbroker, financial analyst, business planner, and entrepreneur, gaining deep insights into the challenges of today’s executives. He holds two BAs in Business Management and Corporate Finance from Northwestern College. Daniel developed the O.A.S.I.S. corporate development process to help businesses scale or maximize exits. As an Executive Business Architect at Digital Culture Architects, he collaborates with leaders to eliminate inefficiencies and align operations with organizational goals, driven by a passion for excellence.

Daniel Eppinga

PARTNER & EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


Jeff Christensen
Jeff is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in financial regulation and risk management. At the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), he spent 24 years, rising to Senior Risk Examiner, where he focused on corporate governance and leadership alignment. Before the FDIC, Jeff was a nuclear reactor operator in the US Navy during Desert Storm, honing his skills in decision-making and operational excellence. His diverse background, including farming, gives him a unique perspective on the economy. Jeff holds a B.S. in Finance from Winona State University.

Jeff Christensen

PARTNER & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ADVISOR

Our Professionals

Smith Kate

DESIGNER

Thomas Moore
Pete is a seasoned financial strategist and operations leader with 30+ years of experience transforming businesses through strategic planning, financial restructuring, and operational efficiency. With an MBA from Vanderbilt University and certifications in risk management and competitive intelligence, he has helped companies optimize cash flow, scale operations, and achieve sustainable growth.

Peter Shaw

CFO ADVISOR

Trygve Fredrickson
With over 40 years of experience, Trygve is a seasoned expert in business consulting, financial management, and leadership development. He has served as a Business Consultant, SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Coach, S.C.O.R.E. Coach, CFO, and CEO, specializing in business modeling, financial strategy, and crisis management. As an Assistant Professor, he has contributed to academia and held key roles in the banking sector. His focus on servant leadership and biblical entrepreneurship guides businesses through transitions. Trygve holds a Ph.D. in Administration/Management from Walden University, an MBA from the University of South Dakota, and a BS in Agricultural Business Management from Southwest Minnesota State University.

Trygve Fredrickso

CONSULTING EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT

Logan Kuper
Logan Kuper is a Junior Analyst at Digital Culture Architects with previous roles as an Executive Assistant at Cufflinks Inc. and a Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness. After three years at the University of South Dakota, he shifted his focus from dental school to pursue a business career. Logan is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and possesses skills in consulting, business process mapping, sales operations, and executive leadership. He is proficient with Zoho, ASI, Sage Products, NetSuite, and Microsoft Office, blending his business acumen with leadership and fitness expertise.

Logan Kuper

JUNIOR ANALYST


Jase Kraft
Jase is an esteemed technologist with a diverse portfolio spanning across multiple verticals. He has successfully led projects in AI, blockchain, enterprise operations, and technology team development. As the founder of The NLAPI LLC, Jase is pioneering an innovative solution leveraging AI that enables developers to integrate natural language interactions into their applications with ease.

Jase Kraft

A.I. ADVISOR

Nathan Hofer
Nathan Hofer is a seasoned leader in community engagement, leadership development, and organizational management. As Director of Community Impact at South Dakota Public Broadcasting since 2021, he excels in event planning, team building, and volunteer management. He also founded BePlanted, where he coaches organizations to enhance communication, engagement, and productivity. Nathan’s expertise includes behavioral assessment, organizational culture, and vision casting. With experience at Lost & Found and the University of Sioux Falls, he has led initiatives in mental health programming, strategic planning, and community outreach, consistently fostering positive change and impactful learning environments.

Nathan Hofer

ORGANIZATION ALIGNMENT ADVISOR

Daniel Eppinga

Daniel Eppinga

With 40+ years of experience, Trygve is an expert in consulting, finance, and leadership. He’s served as a CFO, CEO, SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Coach, and professor, guiding businesses through transitions with a focus on servant leadership and biblical entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, and BS in business-related fields.


Peter Shaw

Peter Shaw

With 40+ years of experience, Trygve is an expert in consulting, finance, and leadership. He’s served as a CFO, CEO, SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Coach, and professor, guiding businesses through transitions with a focus on servant leadership and biblical entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, and BS in business-related fields.


Jeff Christensen

Jeff Christensen

With 40+ years of experience, Trygve is an expert in consulting, finance, and leadership. He’s served as a CFO, CEO, SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Coach, and professor, guiding businesses through transitions with a focus on servant leadership and biblical entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, and BS in business-related fields.


Trygve Fredrickson

Trygve Fredrickson

CONSULTING EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT

With 40+ years of experience, Trygve is an expert in consulting, finance, and leadership. He’s served as a CFO, CEO, SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Coach, and professor, guiding businesses through transitions with a focus on servant leadership and biblical entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, and BS in business-related fields.


Logan Kuper

Logan Kuper

JUNIOR ANALYST

Logan Kuper is a Junior Analyst at Digital Culture Architects with a background in executive support, fitness, and business operations. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer, he brings skills in consulting, sales, and process mapping, and is proficient in Zoho, ASI, Sage, NetSuite, and Microsoft Office.


Jase Kraft

Jase Kraft

A.I. ADVISOR

Jase is a technologist with experience in AI, blockchain, and enterprise operations. As founder of The NLAPI LLC, he’s developing an AI-powered tool that lets developers easily integrate natural language into their apps.