MEET OUR EXEC
MEET OUR
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Sargon Adam
President
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Sargon is a member of the Fall 2023 new member class. He previously served as the Alumni Chair as well as participating on the Fundraising Committee. Sargon also serves as the Academic Partner of the Illinois Consulting Academy along with his other involvements including Illinois Business Consulting, Baja SAE Off-Road Car Design, and OCF. This past summer, Sargon interned at Aldridge Electric as a project manager intern, and this upcoming summer he will be working in consulting at West Monroe. In his free time, Sargon loves to stay active, cook new meals, and hang out with friends and family. A fun fact about Sargon is that he is an avid believer that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time!
Paul Kim
External Vice President
Major: Computer Science + Economics
Paul is a member of the Fall 2023 new member class. He previously participated on both the Recruitment and Philanthropy Committees. Paul is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery, along with his other involvements including Illinois Business Consulting and serving as a Recruitment Chairman for his social fraternity. In the past, Paul interned at both Raytheon Technologies and Synchrony Financial as a software engineering intern. In his free time, Paul likes to play sports and enjoy the outdoors!
Larsen Prokop
Internal Vice President
Major: Neuroscience
Larsen is a member of the Spring 2024 new member class. He previously served on the External Affairs Committee. Outside of PGN, Larsen is also involved with Illinois Medical Advancements through Design and Engineering where he serves as the Spectrophotometry Lead for his project. In addition, Larsen has previously served as a project manager within Illinois Enactus. In his free time, Larsen enjoys writing movie reviews on Letterboxd and traveling the world!
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George Youssief
Vice President of Membership
Major: Finance & Information Systems
Assistants: Anasofia Zaper & Zachary Ziegler
George is a member of the Fall 2023 new member class. He previously served as an Assistant Vice President of Membership as well as participating on both the Philanthropy and Corporate Relations Committees. George is also a member of the Illinois Consulting Academy along with his other involvements including Illinois Student Government and COCF. This past summer, George interned at GRG Holdings as an accounting and accounts payable intern and is a current business analyst at the Department of Economics. This upcoming summer George is going to intern at Healthscape Advisors as a management consultant intern. In his free time, Geroge enjoys grilling a steak and playing pickup basketball at the ARC!
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Natalia Plewa
Vice President of Communications
Major: Marketing & Management
Assistant: Sarah Graham
Natalia is a member of the Spring 2024 new member class. She previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Communications during the Fall 2024 semester. On campus, Natalia is a member of Polish Club, serves as a consultant for the American Marketing Association, and is on the Swim Club. This past summer, she interned at Legacy Agencies as a Marketing and Sales Intern. This upcoming summer, she will be interning at Expedia Group as a Commercial Intern in Austin, TX. In her free time, Natalia enjoys listening to house music, thrifting, and exploring new restaurants and cafes!
Leeza Golubchik
Assistant Vice President of Membership
Major: Earth, Society, & Environmental Sustainability
The Assistant Vice President of Membership serves to assist the Vice President of Membership in any day-to-day tasks, operations, or logistics with the new member class. This role also allows the AVPM to serve as a mentor for any questions, concerns, or assistance needed throughout the semester.
Sindhu Udhayakumar
Assistant Vice President of Finance
Major: Accountancy & Finance
The Assistant Vice President of Finance serves to assist the Vice President of Finance in organizing the budget and financials of PGN. These tasks include tracking event costs, planning events, as well as collecting and keeping track of dues.
Tarun Velamoor
Vice President of Finance
Major: Statistics
Assistant: Sindhu Udhayakumar
Tarun is a member of the Spring 2023 new member class. He previously served as both the Fundraising and Corporate Relations Chair. On campus, Tarun has also served as the previous Vice President of Finance for ISCA. This upcoming summer, Tarun is going to be working at United Airlines as a data science intern. In his free time, Tarun loves to watch basketball and is an avid golfer.
Ben Nuttall
Assistant Vice President of Membership
Major: Finance & Information Systems
The Assistant Vice President of Membership serves to assist the Vice President of Membership in any day-to-day tasks, operations, or logistics with the new member class. This role also allows the AVPM to serve as a mentor for any questions, concerns, or assistance needed throughout the semester.
Sarah Graham
Assistant Vice President of Communications
Major: Finance
The Assistant Vice President of Communications serves to assist the Vice President of Communications in maintaing all communication between members and the organization. This includes emails, updating the website, and other digital content.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
ASSISTANTS
CHAIRS
EXTERNAL COMMITTEE
Yash Rao
Major: Computer Science & Economics
Alumni Chair
The Alumni Committee maintains alumni database, sends out alumni newsletter, and organizes events to deepen relationships between current members and alumni.
Owen Krajecki
Major: Finance & Data Science
COB Relations Chair
The College of Business Relations Committee coordinates all events involving speakers and workshops affiliated with the College of Business.
Aidan Halvadia
Major: Industrial Engineering
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.
Christine Leung
Major: Marketing & Information Systems
External Affairs Chair
Maintain relationships with other business organizations and strengthen our network on campus. Help plan events organized with other business fraternities.
Lauren Field
Major: Economics & History
Philanthropy Chair
The Philanthropy Committee organizes impactful philanthropy events within the Champaign-Urbana community to help give back to the community as a whole.
Jacqueline Schroeder
Major: Finance & Information Systems
Professionalism Co-Chair
The Professionalism Committee develops internal professionalism events such as resume critiques, guest speakers, panels, mock interviews, and etiquette dinners.
Will Yeh
Major: Computer Science
Professionalism Co-Chair
The Professionalism Committee develops internal professionalism events such as resume critiques, guest speakers, panels, mock interviews, and etiquette dinners.
Will Geiger
Major: Finance
Recruitment Chair
The Recruitment Committee markets PGN's brand to prospective recruits, facilitates the interview process, and runs Membership Selection.
Avery Hutchison
Major: Finance
Mr. Business Co-Chair
The Mr. Business Committee organizes the chapter's large Fall philanthropy project, a talent show combining philanthropy and social elements.
Bella Apezzato
Major: Marketing & Management
Marketing Chair
The Marketing Committee captures photos of active members at Professional, DEIB, Philanthropy, and Social Events and collects social media content for various platforms.
Major: Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Mr. Business Co-Chair
The Mr. Business Committee organizes the chapter's large Fall philanthropy project, a talent show combining philanthropy and social elements.
Ella Brend
CHAIRS
INTERNAL COMMITTEE
Annabel Tritsis
Major: Information Sciences & Healthcare Administration
Social Co-Chair
The Social Committee organizes events that promote bonding and brotherhood between chapter members.
Dev Gupta
Major: Finance
Social Co-Chair
The Athletics Committee organizes intramural activities for the chapter, such as volleyball, basketball, football, softball, or any other active event.
Zachary Ziegler
Major: Finance
Athletics Chair
The Athletics Committee organizes intramural activities for the chapter, such as volleyball, basketball, football, softball, or any other active event.
Safiya Bhanpuri
Major: Computer Science
Dad's Day Chair
The Dad's Day Committee plans and organizes events for Dad's Weekend, including food, drinks, and entertainment.
Aidan Lee
Major: Accountancy & Information Systems
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.
Natalie Corcoran
Major: Finance & Information Systems
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.
Vanessa Ivanov
Major: Marketing & Information Systems
Merchandising Chair
The Merchandising Committee purchases and designs apparel and other gifts for PGN members.
Dylan Mankoff
Major: Finance & Information Systems
Membership & Scholarship Chair
The Membership & Scholarship Committee recognizes chapter accomplishments.
Tania Folivia
Major: Finance
Diversity & Inclusion 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.
Lexi Brizzolara
Major: Accountancy & Information Systems
Health & Wellness Chair
The Health & Wellness Committee promotes the overall mental and physical health of our members.
Abhi Reddy
Major: Industrial Engineering
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.
Nico Case
Major: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad Chair
The Study Abroad Committee includes all PGN members spending the semester abroad, and the chair helps to bridge the communication between PGN members abroad and on-campus.
Tej Shah
Major: Accountancy & Finance
Fundraising Chair
The Fundraising Committee raises funds for the chapter through various, typically external, events.
