University of Vermont Grossman School of Business
FA M I LY E N T E R P R I S E C A S E C O M P E T I T IO N J a n u a r y 14 -16 2016
COMPETING TEAMS & U V M
A M B A S S A D O R S
PROFILE BOOKLET
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UNDERGRADUATE TEAMS 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Brock University Carleton University Concordia University Dalhousie University Grand Valley State University Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Saginaw Valley State University Stetson University Syracuse University Universidad de Los Andes Universidad Panamericana; Guadlajara Universidad Panamericana; Aguascalientes University of Manitoba University of Vermont Wilfrid Laurier University Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
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Concordia University ESADE Business School ICN Business School Indian School of Business Jรถnkรถping International Business School University of North Texas University of Vermont Zhejiang University
28 STUDENT AMBASSADORS 34 ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES
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BROCK UNIVERSITY U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Goodman School of Business
HERBERT MACKENZIE herb.mackenzie@brocku.ca Primary Coach
ASHLEY HOWARD ah11xq@brocku.ca 3rd Year Undergraduate Business Administration; Marketing “With a passion for the entertainment industry, I hope to combine my knowledge that I have gained from interning at major media companies with my business education to gain a marketing position in the field. However, I will always keep an open mind to opportunites, so as not to limit myself.”
DEEKSHA SHARMA ms.deekshasharma@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration; Finance “My long-term career goal is to be a risk consultant. I hope to acquire my level three CFA and gain experience in both the finance and consulting industry in order to be employed as a risk consultant.”
JAMES FIORETTI
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jf11tm@brocku.ca 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration “My goals are to start my career in corporate sales. Once I gain some experience, I would like to move into brand/category management of large corporate firm and I would love to work with a small start-up firm where I can make a large, significant impact.”
CARLETON UNIVERSITY Sprott School of Business
DANIELLE WALSH danielle@walshfbas.com Primary Coach
BRIANNA PATTERSON-SONNENBERG briannapatersonsonne@cmail.carleton.ca 4th Year Undergraduate Commerce; Accounting “Brianna has recently completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in Accounting. She currently works in the Audit service line at Deloitte in Ottawa, Ontario and is pursuing her Chartered Professional Accountant designation.”
LUOH-CHUIN SEAH (ALICE) aliceseah25@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Marketing; Economics “I have a passion in visual design, digital media, and marketing communications. I love creating appealing content in hope to deliver the message effectively. I see myself working in creative firms where workplaces are not bounded by cells or walls, a place where I am always interacting with my colleagues, and where presentations and networking are common events.”
TREVOR SMITH trevorsmith1@live.ca 4th Year Undergraduate International Business “A big believer in the global economy, I hope to take my degree and use it to better the world in which we live. Fresh out of university, I am looking to place myself in a job where I can be a sponge and gain as many experiences as humanly possible. MBA goal: top 5 school.”
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
John Molson School of Business AGNES KATSOUROS agnes.katsouros@gmail.com Primary Coach
GRANT RODGERS gmr67028@gmail.com 3rd Year Undergraduate Accountancy “I wanted to be more aware of all the family businesses around me and all the decisions they have to make that aren’t necessarily relevant for publicly traded corporations. FECC looked like a great opportunity to gain a better appreciation for all the hard work these families have put into both their companies and their homes.”
JULIA FERREIRA j.ferreira@wecompete.ca 4th Year Undergraduate Marketing; International Business “I have always wanted to own my own business and that is why I started my own company Little Shop of Wow. On Top of growing this business from the ground up, I hope to work within a marketing department or firm to fulfill my passion for marketing.”
MICHAEL KELLY michael.christopher.kelly@outlook.com 2nd Year Undergraduate Accounting “After completing my undergraduate degree, I will continue on to obtain my CPA designation and secure a job in audit.”
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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Rowe School of Business ROBERT BLUNDEN robert.blunden@dal.ca Primary Coach
BARRETT READER barrettreader@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Management “In the future I plan on pursuing a career within real estate or the stock market. Also, currently looking for summer employment this year if there are any opportunities out there.”
HAMZA RSHAIDAT hm79f770@dal.ca 4th Year Undergraduate Biochemistry, Commerce “I see myself working within the pharmaceutical industry in the future, more specifically the manufacturing sector. After gaining enough experience I see myself entering the family business.”
JEFFERSON GUEST guest.jefferson@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Entrepreneurship “I plan on starting multiple businesses, and hope to get involved in innovative industries like Big Data and Cloud computing. I would also like to pursue consulting and mentoring, especially geared towards small businesses and start-ups.”
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GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Seidman College of Business JOSEPH HORAK horakj@gvsu.edu Primary Coach
JOSUE´ RIGUEIRO josuerigueiro@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration; Management “Excited to take the next step in my education by obtaining a Masters in Europe. Eventually I would like to own my own business back home in Spain.”
MELISSA ATKINS melatkins11@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Management Information Systems & Supply Chain Management “I thoroughly enjoy being challenged and solving puzzles. Long-term, I hope to utilize my understanding of ERP systems and supply chain logistics to help small businesses achieve better profitability.”
SYDNEY ECKER eckers@mail.gvsu.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate Accounting and MIS Management “I plan to start a career in the audit field of a public accounting firm. Down the road I’d like to own and manage a large equestrian center and host high level circuit shows.”
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ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Rotterdam Business School OLAV HOUBEN o.j.a.j.h.houben@hr.nl Primary Coach
BOB JANSON bjhjanson@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Business Economics “Finding a challenging job that allows me to travel the world.”
RANDY DE WIT randydewit@hotmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Pre-Master Marketing “My preferences go to marketing and especially sport-marketing. Hopefully one day I will be one of the leading marketeers in Europe.”
STEVEN SIES stevensies93@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Business Economics “I want to get the most out of my social and my professional life and enjoy all the small and big things in life.”
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SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
College of Business IZABELA SZYMANSKA iiszyman@svsu.edu Primary Coach
BUNNY BOOK blbook@svsu.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Business Management; Family Business “My husband has a small machine shop and I run the office. I am getting my degree to increase my ability to help him keep the business moving into the future. I would like to see our business continue to grow and succeed.”
DUSTIN PENNINGTON dmpennin@svsu.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration; Accounting “At the highest level, my longest term goal is to own a small business of my own. To achieve this I have a shorter term goal of managing a mid scale business. This is something that will be achieved by hard work and dedication to always improving and adjusting to new situations to reach any desired outcome.
RONNELL BURNETT rburnett@svsu.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Engineering Technology Management “I plan to pursue a career in Engineering Management until I am able to open my own business. I actually want to own and run a successful business.”
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STETSON UNIVERSITY
FRANCESCO BARBERA fbarbera@stetson.edu Primary Coach
FREDERIK WELDING fwelding@stetson.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate Family Enterprise “The main reason why I enrolled in the Family Enterprise program at Stetson was to aid my own family business with succession and long term strategic planning in the future. However, working at a family office or consulting firm would be a rewarding and exciting way to gain more experience and insight.”
JOSEPH RAINVILLE jrainvil@stetson.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Finance & Economics “Moving into the future, I plan to divide my time between my Naval service and my passion for business. Upon graduation in May, I will be activated with the Navy for approximately one year. I am considering pursuing graduate school, government and political involvement, or employment with a small to medium sized firm.”
LOUIS PAPPAS lpappas@stetson.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Family Enterprise; Psychology “I have an opportunity with a financial advising firm after graduation, I enjoy working with people and helping them. I have found a passion in pshycology I really see myself eventually working as a business consultant down the road; It’s the best of both worlds.”
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Whitman School of Management ALEX MCKELVIE mckelvie@syr.edu Primary Coach
MEGAN MAY memay@syr.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Entrepeneurship & Emerging Enterprises “In my long-term career I plan to operate within my family business. I am extremely passionate for my family business especially since I acquired shares of ownership.”
PATRICIA FERNANDEZ pafernan@syr.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises “My long term career goals are to be a corporate communications executive. I aspire to combine my passion for business and media.”
REBEKA SPENCER
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rrspence@syr.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises “My long term career goal is to work for an entrepreneurial consulting firm. I enjoy the challenge of working with developing companies that require an analytical and creative perspective.”
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES School of Management LUIS DIAZ-MATAJIRA luidiaz@uniandes.edu.co Primary Coach
ALEJANDRO YIDIOS a.yidios532@uniandes.edu.co 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration “In the future, I would like to have gained the experience and the capabilities to create my own family business dedicated to providing marketing services.”
LAURA BETANCOURT l.betancourt93@uniandes.edu.co 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration, Economics “I see myself in the future as a Marketing Manager in a multinational Company were the social responsibility is a core aspect. I also think that a family is part of the stability we need in life so I will like to conform one.”
VALERIA MEJIA v.mejia1566@uniandes.edu.co 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration “I want to expand my family’s business.”
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UNIVERSIDAD PANAMERICANA GUADALAJARA U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Family Business Management FERNANDA CANALE SEGOVIA Primary Coach fcanale@up.edu.mx
JI HO CHOI 0192620@up.edu.mx 1st Year Undergraduate Management; International Business “Graduated with highest grade of the generation,full scholarship in Universidad Panamericana. Translate over eight hundred documents of English, Spanish, and Korean and donate all of my incomes to those who are in need.”
JUAN IRVING GUTIÉRREZ WIMBER 0173411@up.edu.mx 3rd Year Undergraduate Family Business “Member of the Universidad Panamericana FECC team. Performance at Universidad Panamericana.”
SANTIAGO C. MERCADO SALOMÓN 0174467@up.edu.mx 3rd Year Undergraduate International Business “President of the Student Council of high school, Vice President of the Student Council of university. Work at one of the most important companies in the world, Apple.”
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UNIVERSIDAD PANAMERICANA AGUASCALIENTES School of Business and Economics MARIA GALARZA-HERAS mgalarza@up.edu.mx Primary Coach
AGUSTIN VIQUEZ FABRE avifa.95@gmail.com 2nd Year Undergraduate Management & Finance “I would like to study an MBA after I finish college. I hope to have a successful career in finance and a family of my own.”
BRENDA MORA brenn.08@hotmail.com 2nd Year Undergraduate International Business “In two years from now, when I graduate from college I’ll be an active member of a NGO, five years later I’ll have my own Enterprise while studying my masters degree on International law to be able to work as a diplomat for my country.”
ISABEL MEDRANO 0179137@up.edu.mx 2nd Year Undergraduate Administration; International Business “I plan on studying a masters degree abroad. My goal is to be professionally prepared to start my own business.”
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Asper School of Business ZHENYU WU zhenyu_wu@umanitoba.ca Primary Coach
JONATHAN CARNECER carnecerj@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Accounting; Marketing
XUECHEN WANG xuechen0108@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Accounting and Finance “My long term career goal is become a successful Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in the future. And hope one day I will be able to help other talented students that are on the paths to their dreams.”
YIN YIN amber.yin.y@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Accounting & Finance ““Currently pursuing a CPA designation, and dream to become a partner in accounting firm in the future.”
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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Grossman School of Business DAVID MOUNT dmount@westaff.com Primary Coach
JACKSON DONOVAN jkdonova@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration; Marketing; French “I’m aspiring to become a marketing research director. I hope to find enough success in this field to lead me to a career as a marketing manager.”
JUSTIN RATTI jratti@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration; English “As I push forward in my career, I’m looking to enter the banking industry. Throughout my life I have always surrounded myself with numbers and the aspects of corporate banking have always been intriguing to me.”
POLLY GUERGOVA pguergova@gmailcom 4th Year Undergraduate Marketing and Entrepreneurship “In the future I wish to join a company where I can gain experience working in fashion marketing, get my MBA and potentially start my own company.”
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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY U N D E R G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics JOHN YOUNG jyoung@wlu.ca Primary Coach
ADAM FENOS adam.fenos@live.com 3rd Year Undergraduate Accounting “In the near future I plan on obtaining my CPA designation, during my tenure in a public accounting firm. Along my professional journey I hope to advance through new opportunities, forge lasting quality relationships, and grow not only as a businessman but a man of the world.”
CHADNI PATEL pate8390@mylaurier.ca 2nd Year Undergraduate Business Administration, Finance, Social Entrepreneurship “I am a natural leader with a diverse set of skills that continuously strives for success. I hope to be working in the field of finance or consulting.”
JAIME XIANG xian5290@mylaurier.ca 3rd Year Undergraduate Business “I am inspired to become a university professor and an entrepreneur - to give back and to offer more.”
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WINDESHEIM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
MIRA BLOEMEN-BEKX wmjm.bloemen-bekx@windesheim.nl Primary Coach
JOHNNY JAGER johnny.jager@windesheim.nl 4th Year Undergraduate International Business & Languages “I wish to work in a high performance environment. That is why I am working incredibly hard in order to fulfill my dream, which is to become the strategic leader of a large multinational corporation.”
JINDER VAN DEN BORN jindervandenborn@gmail.com 3rd Year Undergraduate Small Business and Retail Management “When I’m older I want to be an entrepreneur in the hospitality sector and/or the furniture sector. My goal is to become a successful man in the broad sense of the world. So not specifically rich or famous, but good at what I do and basically being a good person.”
ROAL VAN ITTERSUM roalvanittersum@hotmail.com 3rd Year Undergraduate Major Small Business & Retail Management “I would love to hold a leading position in a large retail company, but the idea of owning a small business is very tempting to me too.”
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
G R A D U AT E T E A M S
John Molson School of Business STEPHEN STAVROS ATHANASOULIAS info@erudit.co Primary Coach
AHMAD SHAHEER ALI shaheer.ali@aol.com 1st Year Graduate Business Administration “My long term goals are: to become an expert in business numbers (Finance) and to become a successful serial entrepreneur.”
NEHA TALLY neha.e.tally@gmail.com 2nd Year Graduate MBA “In the near-term I want to be instrumental in the growth of the junior mining company I work for. In the longer-term I wish to gather enough industry experience to offer consulting services to small firms in their growth strategy.”
YOUNES BALOUBALI yones.baloubali@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate MBA “I am currently working on launching a business while doing my MBA and plan on starting a couple others businesses down the road.”
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ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MARIA JOSÉ PARADA mariajose.parada@esade.edu Primary Coach
FARAH HADDAD farah.haddad@alumni.esade.edu 2nd Year Graduate Business Administration “I want to lead my life constantly learning, challenging myself, and excelling at what I do, to ultimately create positive change. In the long term, I would like to pursue a doctorate degree in Innovation/Design Thinking to research and teach in this field, while being involved in the development and implementation of impactful projects, such as Challenge Based Innovation at CERN.”
JUAN ENRIQUE YXART ROMEU juanenrique.yxart@alumni.esade.edu 2nd Year Graduate FT MBA “Firstly, show my skills as a manager in the family business and build trust among other members. Then become an active member in the future challenges to come in the next 30 years in the Romeu Group.”
CLAUDIA GIMENO-RUIZ claudia_gr5@hotmail.com 2nd Year Graduate International Studies “I want to work in a dynamic international organization, either for profit or non-profit, to contribute in having a positive impact in the world..”
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ICN BUSINESS SCHOOL
G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Family Business and Entrepeneurship MAHAMADOU BIGA DIAMBEIDOU bigadm@gmail.com Primary Coach
JOHANNES HERMANN johannes.1.hermann@gmx.net 2nd Year Graduate Finance, Management “I am a motivated and well trained business student with diverse on the job and international experiences aspiring to pursue a career in finance. Driven by my willingness to learn and take responsibility within a team I have gained strong organizational and interpersonal capabilities making me a suitable candidate for a challenging position.”
MARIE VONDERSCHER marie.vonderscher@myicn.fr 2nd Year Graduate Marketing.], Business “I would like to be the 3rd generation leading our family business and be a model for woman, who don’t dare to win recognition especially in industry.”
MARJOLAINE TIPAKA marjolaine.tipaka@myicn.fr 2nd Year Graduate Communication & Digital Marketing “My long term career goal is working in a family business company in my fields of expertise. I am looking for a role that i can grow with and keep taking on new challenges over the years.”
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INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DIVYA RAMACHANDRAN divya@heliosmatheson.com Primary Coach
CHINMAY GUPTA chinmay_gupta2016@mfab.isb.edu 1st Year Graduate MFAB “I aspire to become a successful entrepreneur. My focus is towards expanding and diverging my business to new heights with an aim to constantly upgrade my knowledge.”
DEEPIKESH HIRA johnddeepikesh_hira2016@mfab.isb.edu 1st Year Graduate Management Programme for Family Business “To help make our company a global fashion house. To support in further professionalizing the business with the use of management tools to help the management & company realize its potential.”
SWATI GUPTA parnika.swati@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate Family Business “I aim to expand our construction business both breadth and depth wise, plus fan out to provide architectural, engineering and project management services. I wish to pilot a program to educate women and children on our construction sites.”
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JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY
G R A D U AT E T E A M S
International Business School MASSIMO BAU massimo.bau@ju.se Primary Coach
JEANNINE STRAUß jeannine.strauss@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate International Marketing “Being a young professional at the beginning of my career, I am striving to combine my talent for leadership with the passion of marketing in the future.”
FREDRIC GYLLENSTEN fred.gyllensten@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate Managing in a Global Context “Aiming to work as a management consultant with focus on family businesses and change management. A dynamic and globalized work environment would be a dream come true.”
PAUL SÖRGEL soergel.paul@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate Managing in a Global Context “Striving for a career in strategic management or management consultancy. I am driven by a vision of leading companies towards a global and sustainable future.”
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
CRISTOPHER PENNEY christopher.penny@unt.edu Primary Coach
ANA FLAVIA GRAZZIOTIN CAMILOTTI afgcamilotti@gmail.com 2nd Year Graduate Operations and Supply Chain Management
JAIME AGUERO donpresidente@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate MBA; Real Estate “Without a doubt, my long term career goal is to have my own family business in real estate. As part of my career goal, I intend for my business to lead the way in maximizing the triple bottom line of social, economic, and environmental impact.”
KHUE VO khuevo@my.unt.edu 1st Year Graduate Marketing “I’d love to enter the FMCG market in the future. FMCG has always been a passion of mine, and it is great if I can pursue my career as a Branding Marketer in the future. However, I am also open to opportunities and challenges in other fields.”
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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
G R A D U AT E T E A M S
Grossman School of Business ANNE DOREMUS anne@hansondoremus.com Primary Coach
ANDREW KIRKWOOD akirkwoo@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate Master of Accountancy “After graduating, I will be working for Ernst & Young in Boston auditing mainly biotech, pharmaceutical, and real-estate clients. I plan to obtain a CPA designation and work with EY until manager level when I hope to branch off to work for a biotech start-up or form my own company within the tech or real-estate industries.”
BIANCA MOHN mohnbianca@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA “Bianca’s goal is to pursue management opportunities within medium to large size companies to guide them in fulfilling their triple bottom line goals of people, planet, and profit. She plans on living and working outside the U.S. before eventually returning to academia to become a professor within the field of sustainability and business ethics.”
KANE TOBIN
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kanetobin@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA “Following graduation, I plan to work with mission-driven start-ups or established organizations looking to align internal processes, culture, business practices, and long-term strategy with a focus on maximizing social, environmental, and economic benefit.”
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY Institute of Family Business CHEN SHIHUI chenshihui@zju.edu.cn Primary Coach
JUNWEI QIAN qianjunwei2004@126.com 2nd Year Undergraduate MBA “As the third generation of my family business, I want to study more about family business transformation and succession.”
NING WANG 11320031@zju.edu.cn 3rd Year Undergraduate Business Administration “I’m interested in doing research. So I hope to be a teacher in a university in the future.”
XIAO WEI wx_smile@zju.edu.cn 1st Year Undergraduate Business Management “I’m interested in the dilemma and outlet of family business now and I want to be a consultant in the future.”
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STUDENT EXEC TEAM
ALI CHIPOURAS University of Vermont Lead Coordinator ali.chipouras@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business with a dual concentration in Management & the Environment and Entrepreneurship along with a minor in environmental studies. In my free time I enjoy hiking, skiing and biking.”
PEYTON LEVEILLEE University of Vermont Lead Coordinator pleveill@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “Peyton is a Vermonter who is currently a senior in the Grossman School of Business. He is majoring in marketing & global business and minoring in psychology. In 2017 Peyton will be working for DigitasLBi after he graduates in December 2016. Peyton spends his free time with his friends skiing, paddle boarding or kayaking.”
KATHRYN MCCAFFREY University of Vermont FECC Booklet Designer khmccaff@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am majoring in Studio art with a minor in Biology. I currently work for the Grossman School of Business as a Communications Assistant and previously interned at a local record label for Graphic Design. I am interested in pursuing a career in the design industry. My portfolio can be viewed at katemccaffrey.carbonmade.com”
RUSTIN NETHERCOTT
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University of Vermont Lead Coordinator rustin.nethercott@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior at the University of Vermont, currently working as a communications specialist for the Grossman School of Business. I have a professional passion for public relations, marketing, and strategic communications. From southern Vermont, I enjoy good food with good company, hiking, and traveling.”
ANDREW ROOT University of Vermont Lead Coordinator ahroot@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business, studying marketing and operations management as well as biology and emergency medicine. In my free time, I enjoy rugby, traveling, and ski racing for UVM. I am from Boston, Massachusetts where I plan on starting a career in business or healthcare administration.”
RHIANNON ROSAMILIA University of Vermont Lead Coordinator rrosamil@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business, studying Marketing and Nutrition. I am on the Hula-Hoop club at UVM and also enjoy snowboarding, traveling and photography. I plan on one day owning my own event planing business and exploring the world.”
TAYLOR SUMMERVILLE University of Vermont Lead Coordinator taylor.summerville@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a junior in the Grossman School of Business, studying finance with a minor in global studies. I enjoy traveling, fishing, and hiking. I am from Bedford, New Hampshire and plan to work in the global business sector.”
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STUDENT AMBASSADORS
STEPHEN ANDERSON University of Vermont Ambassador sander19@uvm.edu 1st Year Undergraduate “First year Business Administration and Chinese major from Rutland, VT. Business interests include studying small, local businesses, investment, and learning about marketing. In 2014 I conducted a capstone project titled Keeping Vermont Open: Small Business in the Green Mountain State.”
HAYDEN AUDY University of Vermont Ambassador hayden.audy@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate “I am a junior at UVM studying economics and finance. Outside of class I enjoy flyfishing, boxing, and golf. I work as a financial advisor for a local investment group and hope to eventually live in South Carolina with a career in wealth management.”
KELTON BOGASKY University of Vermont Ambassador kbogasky@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate “I am a Junior in the Business School with a Finance and Marketing concentration and a minor in Computer Science. Also, I am currently the President of my fraternity (Pi Kappa Alpha).”
KYLE BOGOSSIAN
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University of Vermont Ambassador khbogoss@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “A senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in marketing and entrepreneurship. Highly motivated individual, with restless energy, and dedicated to pursue a masters in Healthcare Administration. With volunteer service, Kyle is interested in creating financial efficiencies within hospital settings.”
DIEGO BONILLA University of Vermont Student Ambassador dbonilla@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate “I am an undergraduate international student studying Business Administration concentrating in Finance and Marketing. I am a fearless, confident, and team-oriented individual with a strong desire for success. I enjoy finding and solving problems through analytic methodologies, producing quantifiable results.”
CARLY CASWELL University of Vermont Student Ambassador cacaswel@uvm.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate “I am a sophomore in the Grossman School of Business majoring in entrepreneurship with a concentration in marketing and a minor in statistics. I am from Shelburne, Vermont and enjoy spending my free time running, hiking, and skiing. I currently work two jobs and plan to someday run my own business utilizing my interests in both math and business strategy.”
ABIGAIL COLLINS University of Vermont Student Ambassador aecollin@uvm.edu 1st Year Undergraduate “I am a freshman at the Grossman School of Business and plan to concentrate in marketing as well as receive a minor in applied design. I was born and raised in Nashua, New Hampshire, and enjoy traveling, hiking and painting.”
BRYCE COLVIN University of Vermont Student Ambassador brycecolvin5@gmail.com 1st Year Undergraduate “I’m a native Vermonter in my first-year in the Grossman School of Business. I hope to have many opportunities at UVM to prepare me for the business world. In my free time I enjoy being on Lake Champlain, hiking and playing soccer.”
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STUDENT AMBASSADORS
JORDAN CORROW University of Vermont Ambassador jcorrow@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate “I am a junior in the Grossman School of Business concentrating in Accounting and Finance. I am focusing on a Global Business theme with Economics as a minor. I enjoy running, hiking, and reading in my free time.”
ALANDAR DETWILER University of Vermont Ambassador adetwile@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am currently in my senior year with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Psychological Science. My interests include anything outdoors and travel. In the future, I see myself pursuing my interests while progressing in my career.”
SIOBHAN FORBES University of Vermont Ambassador saforbes@uvm.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate “I am a sophomore in the Grossman School of Business, concentrating in marketing and minoring in web design. In my free time I enjoy hiking and writing. After graduation I plan to pursue a career in digital marketing.”
GEORGE FRANTZIS
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University of Vermont Ambassador gfrantzi@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I’m a senior in the Grossman School of Business, studying entrepreneurship and marketing with a minor in economics. I enjoy skiing, travel, and film in my free time. I’m from Woodbury, Connecticut and plan on working in my family business.”
JANA GAILIUNAS University of Vermont Student Ambassador jgailiun@uvm.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business, studying entrepreneurship and marketing, and am also minoring in applied design in the college of Community Development and Applied Economics. When I am not studying, I enjoy backcountry skiing, sailing, running, and hiking.”
ADAM GRACELY University of Vermont Student Ambassador agracely@uvm.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate “Currently a Junior in the Grossman School of Business with a finance concentration. I am minoring in Chinese and plan on studying abroad in Shanghai. I am the incoming treasurer of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and am originally from Boston.”
ADAM HADLEY University of Vermont Student Ambassador ahadley@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business with a concentration in Marketing & Entrepreneurship and a minor in Parks, Recreation & Tourism. I love to travel, ski, meet new people, and encounter exciting opportunities and challenges.”
NICOLE HAMAWAY University of Vermont Student Ambassador nhamaway@uvm.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate “Corporate finance and financial market interested sophomore studying Economics and Finance. The Co-founder and CEO of the Entrepreneurship Club following an accounting and finance internship. I plan on starting my career as an investment banker in NYC.”
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JOSEPH HIGGINS University of Vermont Ambassador jehiggin@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business, studying marketing and finance while minoring in statistics. I am from Boston, Massachusetts and in my free time, I enjoy skiing.”
TUPPER HINSDALE University of Vermont Ambassador tuppastuff101@gmail.com 2nd Year Undergraduate “Hello! I am a sophomore in the Grossman School of Business at UVM, studying finance and economics. In my free time, I enjoy motorcycling, fly fishing, downhill skiing, and traveling. This is my second year as a Student Ambassador for FECC, and I am very excited to be a part of this competition again!”
DOUGLAS HIRSCHHORN University of Vermont Ambassador dhirschh@uvm.edu 1st Year Undergraduate “I am a freshman in the Grossman School of Business and will likely concentrate in marketing with a minor in environmental studies. I am a member of the UVM Gymnastics Club and enjoy skiing and sailing in my free time.”
NISHANI KESSLER
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University of Vermont Ambassador pkessler@uvm.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate “I am a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, studying Public Communications with a minor in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies and Linguistics. I am from Jericho, Vermont, but I plan on leaving this beautiful state to move to a big city like Boston or New York.”
AMY LAWLISS University of Vermont Student Ambassador alawliss@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “My name is Amy Lawliss and I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business with concentrations in accounting and finance, and a minor in mathematics. When and doing anything outside. After I graduate I hope to stay in the area and work toward becoming a CPA.”
SNOW LI University of Vermont Student Ambassador xli15@uvm.edu 1st Year Undergraduate “I am a freshman in the Grossman School of Business, concentrating on global business and entrepreneurship with a minor in economics. I enjoy traveling, running, dancing, singing, and hiking. I was born and raised in China I am currently a Vermont resident and plan to operate my own business in the fashion industry.”
CHRISTOPHER LINDBERG University of Vermont Student Ambassador clindbe@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate “I am a Junior studying Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship at the Grossman School of Business. I am actively involve in the University Snowboard Team and Enactus. I like to work on motorcycle engines during my free time. I am always interested in opportunities to strengthen my Treasury Management skills.”
WILLIAM NEDDS University of Vermont Student Ambassador wnedds@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate “I am currently studying Finance, Entrepreneurship, Economics, and Computer Science at the University of Vermont. I have participated in four case competitions in the past, two of which my team placed first. In my free time I write apps, go hiking, and scuba dive.”
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RYAN PHIFER University of Vermont Ambassador rphifer@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “Senior business student at UVM with concentrations in production and operations management and management and the environment along with a minor in statistics. Interested in becoming involved with the energy sector upon graduation in May 2016.”
REHANA POTHIAWALA University of Vermont Ambassador rpothlaw@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate “Senior currently studying Management Information Systems and Finance with a minor in Biology. I love dancing, traveling, and meeting new people. I hope to enter the Business Analytics or Consulting field for 2-3 years before going back to school to get my MBA or Master’s Degree.”
ALYSSA QUINLAN University of Vermont Ambassador alyssa.quinlan@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate “I am currently pursuing my Masters of Accountancy at UVM and have recently accepted a job offer with Gallagher Flynn in South Burlington, Vermont. I currently reside in Grand Isle with my husband and two dogs. I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time by the lake.”
CATHERINE REDMOND
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University of Vermont Ambassador catherineredmond1@gmail.com 1st Year Undergraduate “I am a first-year student in the Grossman School of Business, and am planning on concentrating in Finance. I have hosted over twelve international students from around the world in my home, and I love snowboarding, dancing, and running.”
SPENCER REYNOLDS University of Vermont Student Ambassador smreynol@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “My name is Spencer Reynolds and I am about to graduate UVM in marketing and international business. I recently returned from a semester abroad in Australia where I spent my time exploring, playing rugby for Sydney Uni, and learning how business is done on the other side of the world.”
MIKI SESSIONS University of Vermont Student Ambassador mssessio@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate “I am a junior in the Grossman School of Business, studying marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as design and commercial art. I am a member of the UVM women’s club lacrosse team, but when I’m not playing lacrosse, I am dancing, running, or practicing yoga. I am from New York, where I plan to someday start a career in advertising and design.”
RAYMOND STEBBINS University of Vermont Student Ambassador rcstebbi@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, pursuing a degree in Psychology and Philosophy with a minor in Special Education. My professional interests include education, and mental health. This is my second year being a part of FECC and I really enjoy it.”
BEN VAUGHAN University of Vermont Ambassador bbvaugha@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate “Ben Vaughan is currently working on his Master’s in Accountancy. He participated in several case competitions, and is thrilled to be involved with FECC for a third year. Ben is currently working on developing a 501(c)3 in Burlington, and hopes to bring his knowledge in accounting to work for his passion for the environment.”
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CHRISTOPHER WILTSHIRE
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University of Vermont Ambassador cjwiltsh@gmail.com 2nd Year Undergraduate ” I’m Chris (CJ) Wiltshire, Sophomore at the Grossman School of Business. My passions are technology and in particular applying technology to business. I am studying finance, global business, economics, and computer science and in my spare time enjoy watching soccer.”
ALISON WITSCHONKE University of Vermont Ambassador awitscho@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business, studying Human Resource as well as Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In my free time I enjoying traveling and reading. I am from Canterbury, New Hampshire where I plan on starting a career in the human resource field.�
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Stetson University Additional Student jbauer@stetson.edu
ISABEL BOTERO Stetson University Additional Coach ibotero@stetson.edu
NICHOLAS CHARRON Carleton Univeristy - Sprott School of Business Additonal Coach ncharron@gmail.com
LETSY JANET GOURCY RODRĂ?GUEZ Universidad Panamerica -Aguascalientes Additional Coach lgourcy@up.edu.mx
REJEANA HEINRICH Saginaw Valley State University Additional Coach rrheinri@svsu.edu
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JUDITH VAN HELVERT Windesheim University of Applied Sciences Additional Coach jmcbeugels@windesheim.nl
SAMIE LY Concordia Univeristy - John Molson School of Business Additional Coach li.ly.bo@gmail.com
LESLIE MCNABB Dalhousie University Additional Coach leslie.mcnabb@dal.ca
CHRISTINA PAYLAN Concordia University - John Molson School of Business Additional Coach cpaylan@gmail.com
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