MEET OUR EXEC
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
KIAN BANDUKWALA
President
Major: Accountancy & Finance
Kian is a member of the Fall 2021 new member class. He previously chaired the Fundraising Committee and has just returned from a semester abroad! Kian is also a member of the Investment Banking Academy and previously served as a member of Prime and Illinois Business Consulting. This past summer, Kian interned at Lakeshore Food Advisors as a financial analyst and this upcoming summer he will be working in investment banking at Guggenheim Partners. In his free time Kian loves to watch good movies and cook pasta. When he's not doing those activities he is training for a marathon!
ROHAN SHARAN
Internal Vice President
Major: Accountancy & Finance
Rohan is a member of the Spring 2022 new member class and has previously served as the Study Abroad Chair in PGN. Outside of PGN, he is involved in the Investment Banking Academy where he serves as the Vice President of Membership, University of Illinois Roundnet as an executive board member, is an Orange Krush Captain, and previously served as a consultant for OTCR and IBC. Rohan worked at Capstone Partners as an Investment Banking Analyst this past summer and will be working at Centerview Partners this upcoming summer. In his free time, Rohan enjoys cooking, playing golf and tennis, and traveling the world!
ELLA BREND
External Vice President
Major: Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Ella is a member of the Fall 2022 new member class and previously served as Assistant Vice President of Membership during her Spring 2023 semester. On campus she is also the Vice President of Public Relations for Panhellenic, is a Magelli office experimental learning intern, and is a member of the American Marketing Association. This past summer, Ella worked as a marketing intern at CS Packaging and will be working at CBOE this upcoming summer. Some fun facts about Ella are that she loves shrimp and one time she tried to teach herself to write left handed.
SAM DEVIN
Vice President of Membership
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Business
Assistants: Jordan Cleary & George Youssief
Sam is a member of the Spring 2022 new member class and previously served as Assistant Vice President of Membership during his Spring 2023 semester. On campus, Sam is also involved with Chem-E-Car and AICHE. This past summer, Sam interned at TC Energy. A couple of fun facts about Sam are that he loves to golf and can hit his 2 iron 240 yards and his favorite food is steak!
ASHUTOSH KUMAR
Vice President of Finance
Major: Finance & Information Systems
Assistant: Jacque Schroeder
Ash is a member of the Fall 2021 new member class and previously served as Assistant Vice President of Finance and External Affairs Co-Chair. Some of Ash's other involvements on campus include the Illinois Sports Consulting Agency, Illinois Consulting Academy, and IBC. This past summer Ash interned at Chubb Insurance as a Financial Institutions Underwriting Intern and will be interning at JP Morgan this upcoming summer as a Global Finance and Business Management Summer Analyst. A fun fact about Ash is that he writes and brushes his teeth with his right hand but eats and plays sports with his left!
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VANESSA IVANOV
Vice President of Communications
Major: Marketing and Information Systems
Assistant: Natalia Plewa
Vanessa is a member of the Fall 2022 new member class and she previously served as Assistant Vice President of Communications during the Fall 2023 semester. On campus, Vanessa is also a member of the Illinois Consulting Academy and is a consultant for SCNO. This past summer, Vanessa Interned at Raymond James as a wealth management intern. This upcoming summer she will be working at Gallagher as an Insurance Sales intern. In her free time Vanessa loves listening to country music and eating caprese salad!
EXTERNAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
SARGON ADAM
Major: Mechanical Engineering
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Alumni Chair
The Alumni Committee maintains alumni database, sends out alumni newsletter, and organizes events to deepen relationships between current members and alumni.
JACQUELINE SCHROEDER
Major: Finance & Information Systems​
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COB Relations Chair
The College of Business Relations Committee coordinates all events involving speakers and workshops affiliated with the College of Business.
TARUN VELAMOOR
Major: Statistics​
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Corporate Relations Chair
The CR Chair serves as the main point of contact between chapter and corporate representatives, regardless of sponsorship status. This committee forms relationships with new companies for potential future sponsorship.
LIZ GALLA
Major: Finance & Entrepreneurship
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External Affairs Chair
Maintain relationships with other business organizations and strengthen our network on campus.
JILL SHEEHAN
Major: Accountancy
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Philanthropy Chair
The Philanthropy Committee organizes impactful philanthropy events within the Champaign-Urbana community.
MEGAN KERNI
Major: Computer Science & Statistics
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Professionalism Co-Chair
The Philanthropy Committee organizes impactful philanthropy events within the Champaign-Urbana community.
NICOLE SZCZESNY
Major: Accountancy & Finance
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Professionalism Co-Chair
The Philanthropy Committee organizes impactful philanthropy events within the Champaign-Urbana community.
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ANDY PEKAR
Major: Accountancy​
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Recruitment Chair
The Recruitment Committee markets PGN's brand to prospective recruits, facilitates the interview process, and runs Membership Selection.
ZOE DELIS
Major: Accountancy & Finance​
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Mr. Business Chair
The Mr. Business committee organizes and executes PGN's annual fall philanthropy event that supports a different organization each semester as chosen by our members.
INTERNAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
JACK PROKOP
Major: Computer Engineering
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Social Chair
The Social Committee organizes events that promote bonding and brotherhood between chapter members.
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MATTHEW SINELE
Major: Finance
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Athletics Chair
The Athletics Committee organizes intramural activities for the chapter, such as volleyball, basketball, football, softball, or any other active event.
EMMA CASEY
Major: Marketing​
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Dad's Day Chair
The Dad's Day Committee creates and plans the events held on Dad's Weekend.
SIMRAN KARAMCHANDANI
Major: Advertising
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Special Events Chair
The Special Events Committee secures venues and organizes food, theme, beverage, transportation, gifts, entertainment, and any other logistical needs required for special events.
EMMA SAUERS
Major: Marketing & Information Systems
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Public Relations Chair
The Public Relations Committee records events by taking photographs, organizes newsletter for actives, creates marketing material for PGN, and runs the social media outlets, while also updating the bulletin board in Wohlers Hall.
ANTHONY ANDERSON
Major: Accountancy & Finance
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Merchandising Chair
The Merchandising Committee purchases and designs apparel and other gifts for PGN members.
DANNY WALLACE
Major: Agricultural Accounting
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Membership & Scholarship Chair
The Membership & Scholarship Committee recognizes chapter accomplishments.
OLA DABKOWSKI
Major: Accountancy & Information Systems
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Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair
The D & I Committee creates events that help members become more aware of how what we say can affect whether or not someone feels comfortable, supported, and included in the workplace, other professional settings, and in life.
MAYA SHAH
Major: Information Systems & Data Science
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Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair
The D & I Committee creates events that help members become more aware of how what we say can affect whether or not someone feels comfortable, supported, and included in the workplace, other professional settings, and in life.
AVERY HUTCHINSON
Major: Finance​
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Health and Wellness Chair
The Health & Wellness Committee promotes the overall mental and physical health of our members.
KATELIN DOUGHTY
Major: Accountancy & Finance
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Fundraising Chair
The Fundraising Committee raises funds for the chapter through various, typically external, events.
IBRAHEEM CHAHIN
Major: Accountancy & Finance
​Mentorship Chair
The Mentorship Committee facilitates mentorship programs to foster professional development for both current members through the Alumni Mentorship Program and Big Brother program.