Full name: Mike Nemmers
Student Status: MBA Alumni - December 2009, Current MSF student
Expected graduation date: June 2010
Position applying for: Vice President of Marketing

Prior MBAA Experience:
Interaction with the board members and students throughout the year has been the majority of my participation with the MBA association. The experiences and friendships gained though involvement have been a key factor influencing my decision to run for Vice President of Marketing. The philanthropic events and the social networking events have been the majority of involvement.

Why are you applying for this position?
The VP of Marketing must embody the vision and values of the DePaul MBA association and advertise its strengths to the community, alumni, and potential members. This includes communication of how DePaul MBA's separate themselves to be included amongst the best talent here in Chicagoland and within the global corporate environment. I personally feel that I posses the experience and drive necessary to enhance the position, as the MBA association moves through the next year. This position fits well into my history of organizational volunteering and community enhancement.

Employment experience summary:
Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL
Project Manager/ Global - Business Operations/Supply Chain November 2009 - Present
Demand Analyst/ Planning Specialist - Sales and Operations Planning July 2007 - November 2009
Various Pharmaceutical internships throughout college May 2004 - May 2007
Colbert Packaging, Lake Forest, IL
Production Floor Associate May 2003 - August 2003

Volunteer experience:
Four year member with United Way 1996 - 2000
Board member for undergraduate fraternity LXA at Purdue University
- Held positions of Secretary and Executive Vice President.
Treasurer for corporate supply chain social committee

Leadership experience:
Project lead for Corporate Enterprise Performance Management
I feel that I have strong interpersonal skills and perform well in any environment. I possess the ability to coordinate teams both internally and externally to deliver projected end results within the specified timeframe. The Vice President of Marketing position offers me with an environment to advance the MBA association and its affiliate organizations to achieve the highest levels of excellence.

View Mike's Resume

Student status (current student/alum): Current Student

Expected graduation date (if current student): June 2011

Position applying for: VP of Membership

Prior MBAA Experience: Events Committee Member

Why are you applying for this position?

As a "double-Demon," I have been involved with DePaul University for over ten years. Upon returning to DePaul for my MBA, I became involved with the MBA Association, which has greatly shaped my experiences within the program and introduced me to an entirely new group of friends. Conversely, I have met others through the course of my studies, whom have never attended an event and/or are unaware of all that the MBA Association offers. I am applying for the VP of Membership with the goal of making things better for our existing members, while demonstrating to the Kellstadt community the benefits of extending your experiences beyond those that occur in the classroom.

Employment experience summary:

After graduating from DePaul in 2004, I worked as a Promotions Assistant for WXRT-FM. In 2005, I joined Ticketmaster as the Marketing Coordinator for Illinois/Wisconsin and recently held the position of Marketing Associate, before becoming the Marketing Manager for Northern/Central Illinois in 2009.

Volunteer experience:

DePaul Alumni Sharing Knowledge (Mentor; Speaker)
Rock for Kids (Volunteer)

Leadership experience:

Rock for Kids (Junior Board Marketing Committee)
Ticketmaster (Various committees and regional lead positions)

View Dan's Resume

Student status (current student/alum): Alum

Position applying for: Vice President, Technology, DePaul MBA Association

Prior MBAA Experience:
Manager, MIS at Blistex Inc. (1997 - Current)
Board Member, Berwyn Arts Council (1 year)
President of condo board association (2 years)

Why are you applying for this position?
While I recently graduated from DePaul, I'm eager to continue to be a part of the DePaul family and give back in whatever way that I can.  Since attending the various DePaul MBA Association events, I've been able to network with a number of new and interesting people and I apprecaite what the DePaul MBA Association offers students as well as alums.  I look forward to contributing to as well as enhancing this experience for current students, future students, and alumi.

Employment experience summary:
I've been with my current employer since October 1997. My current role is Manager of MIS, overseeing all technology matters for the organization. My role involves management of the MIS Department, including: defining IT strategy for the organization, IT budget oversight and management, staff management, project management, and more.

Volunteer experience:
For roughly one year I served on the Board of Directors for the Berwyn Arts Council, a local non-for -profit organization that supports and promotes the arts and artists in the local community. (Reference: www.berwynartscouncil.org)

Leadership experience:
To date, I have roughly five years of management experience: 3 years in a supervisor position, followed by roughly two years in the current Manager, MIS position. Additionally, I was President for a condo board association for a period of roughly one year.

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Full name: Laura Anderson

Student status (current student/alum): Current Student

Expected graduation date (if current student): June 2011

Position applying for: VP of Events and Programming

Prior MBAA Experience:
I have been a member of the MBA Association since the fall of 2008. During my time in the MBA Association I have participated in several events such as the year end and holiday events, the annual wine tastings, several storytellers and of course Third Thursdays! Through all of these events I have gained strong friendships and a valuable professional network.

Why are you applying for this position?
The VP of Events is one of the most important and visible roles on the board. My experience in planning events for my company gives me the strong background that I will need to be successful in such an important role. In this role I would like to continue the events that have been successful in the past, such as the events mentioned above, but also introduce some new events to keep things fresh. The events are a fun and easy way for MBA students to network and get to know each other and are an important part of the MBA experience.

Employment experience summary:
I graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor's in Marketing from Loyola University. After college I began my career as an HR Coordinator at LaSalle Bank and was promoted into a Corporate Recruiter role after about two years. I left LaSalle Bank in 2005 to take a Corporate Recruiter position at Equity Office which is a commercial real estate company headquartered in Chicago. In 2007 I was promoted into an HR Generalist role with Equity Office which is where I remain today.

Volunteer experience:
Through the MBA Association I recently volunteered with Sarah's Circle (www.sarahs-circle.org)
which is an organization in the Uptown neighborhood which provides services for homeless women. I also volunteer at a yearly golf outing for the Marquette Park Therapeutic Recreation Program (www.mtrchicago.org) which provides Special Olympics training and a variety of recreational activities for individuals with special needs. A few weeks ago I read essays for the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative essay reading contest (www.4fathers.org) which promotes responsible fatherhood and strong father-child relationships. Most recently I have signed up to volunteer with Slow Food Chicago (www.slowfoodchicago.org) which is an organization that promotes healthy food in schools and is an organization that I am extremely excited to get involved with.

Leadership experience:
In my current job I lead a team of employees from all departments which gathers feedback on morale and makes suggestions to the company's top executives which has led to several company wide initiatives. This team also helps to plan company outings and organize charity events so this has helped me gain valuable event planning experience. I have also led several project task forces at my company including a task force that overhauled our entire recruiting process and another that revamped our employee handbook. During my time at LaSalle Bank I led my department's March of Dimes campaign and during college I served in several leadership roles in my sorority including Treasurer and PR Chair.

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Student status (current student/alum): Student - MS - EPA

Expected graduation date (if current student): December 2011

Position applying for: V.P. Finance

Prior MBAA Experience: Assistant to the President and the Vice-President. Regularly attend the happy hour.

Why are you applying for this position? I believe in the mission and values of the MBAA and I have the necessary experience in bringing additional value to the organization.

Employment experience summary: Currently employed as an Account Executive - Sales and Marketing with the family business - American Radiolabeled Chemicals - world's second largest producer of radioactive chemicals.

I also started 2amTennis.com in January 2010, now part of Time2PlayTennis, LLC. Time2PlayTennis.com is a start-up focused on revolutionizing the sport of recreational Tennis.

Learn more on my website - www.akshgupta.com

Volunteer experience: Most of volunteer experience revolves around my involvement with student organizations. I started the Investment Society and the International Club while getting my undergrad at UIC. I sit on the Board of the Business Alumni Association at UIC. I am one of the Board of Directors at Cambridge Place Condo Association. I am the Chairperson for the Young Alumni Network at UIC. I am involved with the Chicago Young Republicans and their membership committee.

Leadership experience: Read above. In addition, I was awarded the Student Leadership Award by the University of Illinois Alumni Association in 2008. I directed and implemented a company-wide change in the accounting system at New West Realty. I have consulted with two companies to improve their product sales strategy.

Full name: Lauren Beth Monitz

Student status (current student/alum): Student, MS in E-business

Expected graduation date (if current student): June ’11 (hopefully)

Position applying for: VP of PR

Prior MBAA Experience: PR committee member, MBA Cup All-star team, Wine tasting, X-mas Party, Sox game (AJ is my homeboy), kickball team captain (coming soon..)

Why are you applying for this position?

I think the MBAA is incredibly addictive and the people have an infectious enthusiasm. The network is one of the strongest I have ever seen and I love that Depaul has such a great presence in Chi. I am a connector by nature and would love to help spread that even further so everyone can experience the community like I did.

Learn More About Me:

Web: laurenmonitz.com // Twitter: @laurenmonitz //Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lmonitz

Employment experience summary:

I have been working at SANYO for 3 years in Digital Marketing and Public Relations. When I finished my undergrad in Advertising from the University of Colorado, I started out in a job with 4 titles, Marketing Communications Coordinator- PR, Branding and Webmaster (it didn't even fit on my card) because I had no idea what I wanted to specialize in for fear of limiting myself. I was infatuated with everything about the industry- that anything could inspire creativity, transpire art, spread a new idea or shape pop culture. My focus now is PPC, SEO, social media, email marketing and content-driven public relations.

I am also a luxury blogger for Haute Living Magazine. I get to write about good life in fabulous Chi- restaurant and bar openings, art and culture. Check it out here.

Volunteer experience:

The Keep On Keeping On Foundation, PR and Web Volunteer (12/06-present) and Santa Cause 6 Event Chair (12/10) Organization and 3rd year participant in KOKO’s single’s auction to raise money for children with physical disabilities.

Kefiada- JUF Volunteer Israeli English language teacher (6/05-8/05) 1 of 6 Americans chosen out of hundreds to live with an Israeli host family for 2 months and teach a class of 15 5th grade students at an academic summer camp. We created lesson plans, vocabulary lists, word games, and challenging exercises to improve English skills and immerse the students in American culture.

Leadership experience:

University of Colorado’s Student Union- Elected Vice Chair of Rep Council (5/04-5/05)

1 of 7 students that controlled 30 K, the largest student government organization in the country. Obtained over 60 K in funding for campus renovations and creation of the ATLAS (technology, arts and media) Center. Created a grassroots and digital election campaign that reached over 3,000 voters. Served as accountable and accessible campus role model to the entire student population 24/7 via email and office hours. Voted on more than 150 student group funding proposals and referendum items. Wrote 5 new legislative governing documents for the university and at a state congressional level.

The Herd- CU Alumni Association- Greek Affairs Director, Social Committee (9/03-5/05) Oversaw a board of 10 people responsible for all football pre-parties and pep rallies, show production of Mr. CU, an all-male comedy/beauty pageant with over 1,000 people involved, and created the Nearly Naked Mile, which became an annual CU tradition with over 500 participants.

SANYO Enterprise Team (6/09-present) Selected for a 10-person multi-division B2B Committee of key personnel to identify and evaluate green/sustainable opportunities and develop cross-selling presentation strategies for innovative business development

View Lauren's Resume

Student status (current student/alum): Current Full-time

Expected graduation date (if current student): March 2011

Position applying for: VP Philanthropy

Prior MBAA Experience: Committee member for events and philanthropy for the 2009-10 school year

Why are you applying for this position? I feel no matter where you are in life you should give back to the community and try to make someone else's live a little bit better. Who knows, someday you may need a helping hand and if that day ever comes, hopefully someone will be there willing to help you out.

Employment experience summary: I have worked as a special education teaching assistant as well as an account rep dealing with multi-million dollar accounts. When I wasn't working I was trying to become a professional big mountain skier.

Volunteer experience: Along with being on the MBAA Philanthropy committee last year, I was fortunate enough to spend a week in New Orleans consulting for a non-profit as part of DePaul's Business Corps trip for full-time students. Most of my volunteer work has been centered on coaching youth sports - I was a volunteer assistant varsity wrestling coach at a local high school in Champaign, IL during my 5 years of college as well as a volunteer head freshman lacrosse coach for Hoffman Estates high school when I was a teaching assistant.

Leadership experience: I have taken on a significant leadership role in my short time at DePaul. I was intimately involved in planning DePaul's business corps trip as the team contact person for not-for profit we would be working with on the trip. I also organized a team to compete in a case competition as well as introduced the idea to Kellstadt about having an internal DePaul corporate social responsibility case competition in late May 2010, which I am currently planning (stay tuned for more information in the near future).

Full name: Marc Grens

Student status (current student/alum): Current Student

Expected graduation date (if current student): November 2010

Position applying for: President

Prior MBAA Experience: Currently, EVP for the MBA Association

Why are you applying for this position?

I believe I am in the prime situation to take over the leadership of the MBA Association Board being that I've worked along side with the current President, Mike Boyer. I am ready to over another full year of my undivided attention to promote the strength of Kellstadt and help current students & alumni to foster deeper relationships.

Employment experience summary:

Investment Management Industry for nearly 10 years as a Wealth Manager working with clients to assist them with their investment and financial planning decisions.

Volunteer experience:

Volunteer my time for organizations like the Boys & Girls Club in Uptown and have offered my advice & knowledge on the importance of saving & investing to underprivileged children for non-profit organizations in the Chicago area..

Leadership experience:

In addition to leadership on the MBA Association Board as EVP, I helped lead the DePaul MBA Cup teams in the Fall of 2009 to 1st place against the other competing three schools such as Kellogg, Loyola, & University of Chicago business schools.

View Marc's Resume

Finance Committee

Chair: Aksh Gupta

Member(s):

Marketing Committee

Chair: Mike Nemmers

Member(s): Brian Vranek, Claudia Zacharias

Brian Vranek

Brian began the part-time MBA program with DePaul in the Spring of 2009 and expects to complete the program in the Spring of 2011.  He completed his undergraduate degree at Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.  Brian has spent the last 4 years in the Commercial Banking Industry starting his career at LaSalle Bank and now working for Bank of America.  Currently, he is a Portfolio Officer for the Financial Institutions Special Assets Group.  He focuses on developing solutions for distressed borrowers in the Chicago area.  Aside from work, Brian is involved with the Young Professionals of Chicago Organization.  In his spare time, Brian enjoys travelling, playing sports, and spending time with friends.

Claudia Zacharias

Claudia started her part-time MBA program in the summer of 2009 with a concentration in Marketing Management.  She joined the committee in the fall of 2009.  Claudia earned her undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. with a BA in Literature as well as a BA in Visual Communications (concentration photography).  She then went on to study advertising photography at the New England School of Photography in Boston, MA.  Currently she works for Mutual Funds Against Cancer, a Boston based not for profit that raises funds for cancer research within the financial and mutual fund industries.  All profits go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to aid in the research for cutting edge treatments for the six deadliest cancers.  Claudia's role involves event management, graphic design and promotion of fundraising initiatives.  Mutual Funds Against Cancer (also know as the Expect Miracles Foundation) was the impetus for her desire to pursue a career in Marketing.

Public Relations Committee

Chair: Lauren Monitz

Member(s):

Programming and Events Committee

Chair: Laura Anderson

Member(s): Gautam Kamalapurkar

Gautam Kamalapurkar

Gautam joined the part time MBA program in the fall of 2007 and graduated in June 2009 with concentrations of Finance and Strategy, Execution and Valuation. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance in addition to a concentration in Health Sector Management.  Gautam completed his undergraduate studies from the University of Michigan in 2000 with a degree in History.  He has spent the majority of his career in consumer and commercial lending, and is currently working as a Real Estate Analyst for Syntagma Financial LLC.

Membership Committee

Chair: Dan Berns

Member(s):

Technology Committee

Chair: Rob VadeBonCoeur

Member(s):

Philanthropy Committee

Chair: Mike Oppor

Member(s):