2024 FIL Department Student Recognition Program

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE AND LAW

KATIE SCHOOL OF INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

RECOGNITION STUDENT PROGRAM

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

BONE STUDENT CENTER

STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

bone student center

• AGENDA

• GREETING

Kevin Ahlgrim

Chair, Department of Finance, Insurance & Law

DINNER

WELCOMING REMARKS

Ajay Samant

Dean, College of Business

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Kevin Ahlgrim

Chair, Department of Finance, Insurance & Law

Jim Jones

Director, Katie School of Insurance & Risk Management

CLOSING REMARKS

Kevin Ahlgrim

Chair, Department of Finance, Insurance & Law

THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE AND LAW

FACULTY AWARDS

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MIN-YU LIAO

Outstanding Teaching Award

GUNRATAN LONARE

Outstanding Research Award

ELI SHERRILL

Outstanding Service Award STUDY GRANT

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ZACK MAZARIEGOS

Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant

DEPARTMENT-WIDE AWARDS

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JOE HARRINGTON

Charlie Norman Outstanding Senior in Finance

FRANCESCA FERNEAU

Outstanding Senior in Risk Management and Insurance

ISAAC SCHRECKENBERG

Charlie Norman Outstanding Junior in Finance

ZACK MAZARIEGOS

Outstanding Junior in Risk Management and Insurance

FINANCE AWARDS

The following students have earned recognition for their outstanding academic achievements as Finance majors (listed alphabetically by student).

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MICHAEL BAIRD

Jordan Styx Memorial Scholarship

VINCE BALDASSARI

Joseph Trefzger Scholarship in Finance

Financial Planning Case Competition Scholarship

ABBY BLACK-MISHAAN

Finance, Insurance and Law Advisory Board Scholarship

NICHOLAS BRAVO

Jeff Secord Outstanding Financial Planning Student

JACOB CLARAGE

Watts Family Scholarship

Financial Planning Case Competition Scholarship

CHARLES CRUSE

COUNTRY Financial Futurity Award

EMILY DOUGHERTY

COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Junior in Finance

NICHOLAS HARFST

Outstanding Legal Environment of Business Student

JOE HARRINGTON

Educational Investment Fund Scholarship

RYAN JACOBSON

Finance, Insurance and Law Advisory Board Scholarship

CHANDLER KING

COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Senior in Finance

ZOEY KLAVENGA

Joseph Trefzger Scholarship in Finance

ANDREW LATINO

Educational Investment Fund Scholarship

MOHAMMED KARIM MRANI ALAOUI

Finance Professional Excellence Award

Educational Fixed Income Fund Scholarship

CONNOR RADA

COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Senior in Finance

Educational Fixed Income Fund Scholarship

Educational Investment Fund Scholarship

Educational Investment Fund Award

JOSH RIRIE

Educational Investment Fund Award

TYLER SCHECK

COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Junior in Finance

RACHEL SHEEHAN

Educational Fixed Income Fund Scholarship

NICHOLAS TARR

Kevin Stevens ClearPointe Financial Group Scholarship Financial Planning Case Competition Scholarship

WILLIAM VENNEBERG

Educational Fixed Income Fund Scholarship Educational Investment Fund Scholarship

CARLY VITELLARO

COUNTRY Financial Distinguished Senior in Finance

VERONICA ZIEBA FIL Futurity Award

KATIE SCHOOL OF INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT AWARDS

The following students were selected to receive recognition of their outstanding academic achievements in risk management, insurance, and actuarial science.

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EMMANUEL ANSAH

Spencer Scholarship

KARISSA BARTH

Chubb Scholarship

RLI Scholarship

TYLER BERNDT

St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Scholarship

BRYSON BLAKE

NAAIA - Community Insurance Center Scholarship to Insurance Majors Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship

TY BRENNAN

Insurance Agency Management Competition Scholarship

CASADY DINKEL

APIW Zurich Kathleen Savio Scholarship

COUNTRY Financial Scholarship

NextGen Scholarship

JESSICA DUFFIELD

Afni, Inc. Scholarship

CNA Scholarship

Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship

Katie School Alumni Scholarship

NABIP Illinois – Gregory Smith Memorial Insurance Scholarship

PAUL DUNLAP

COUNTRY Financial Scholarship

State Farm Scholarship

FRANCESCA FERNEAU

APIW / Lana James Memorial Scholarship

Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship

Lori Goltermann. Endowed Scholarship

Nanette T. Meyer Scholarship

Outstanding Senior in Risk Management and Insurance

Spencer Scholarship

WSIA Scholarship

GABRIEL FOLEY

NAAIA - Community Insurance Center Scholarship to Insurance Majors

TYSON GIVAN

NAAIA - Community Insurance Center Scholarship to Insurance Majors

COLIN GLASS

Insurance Agency Management Competition Scholarship

David Lockton Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship

Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship

WSIA Scholarship

CARLEY HABING

American Ag Scholarship

BITCO Insurance Companies Scholarship

NextGen Scholarship

Spencer Scholarship

OLIVIA HARMISON

Greater Peoria Claims Association Scholarship

Markel Specialty Scholarship

Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Endowed Scholarship

State Farm Scholarship

KATIE JOHNSON

Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship

Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship

Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship

Spencer Scholarship

WSIA Scholarship

ZACK MAZARIEGOS

Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant

Edward B. Rust, Jr. Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship

Outstanding Junior in Risk Management Scholarship

Patrick G. Ryan Endowed Scholarship

ADAM METZGER

Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship

COUNTRY Financial Scholarship

Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship

NextGen Scholarship

JOSEPH MINELLI

Dean Tambling Scholarship

Greater Peoria Claims Association Scholarship

Katie School Alumni Scholarship

Travelers Scholarship

MOHAMMED MRANI ALAOUI

Insurance Agency Management Competition Scholarship

Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship

St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship

Swiss Re Scholarship

JULIANNE NEUHALFEN

Marsh McLennan Agency Scholarship Travelers Scholarship

AISHA OLAWORE

NAAIA - Community Insurance Center Scholarship to Insurance Majors

EMMA ONGMAN

St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship

SEJAL PAMNANI

Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholarship

Gen Re Scholarship

Katie School Actuarial Scholar Scholarship

Spencer Scholarship

NATHAN POMEY

Aon Scholarship

Association of Lloyd’s Brokers Scholarship

COUNTRY Financial Scholarship

Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship

Sompo International Scholarship

SHANNON RANALLI

Insurance Agency Management Competition Scholarship

DELANIE RUFFIN State Farm Scholarship

MCKENNA SCHNEIDER

Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship

St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship

Zurich North America Scholarship

KASEY SHEEDY

BITCO Insurance Companies Scholarship

Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship

J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Mark Willis Scholarship

Marsh McLennan Agency Scholarship

EMILY VESPER

Insurance Agency Management Competition Scholarship

Chubb Scholarship

Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship

Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship

FERNANDO VILLANUEVA

Insurance Agency Management Competition Scholarship

Gallagher Scholarship

J. Krug and Associates Scholarship

2023-2024 KATIE SCHOOL I-RAD INSURANCE AND RISK ACUMEN DEVELOPEMENT

The purpose of the I-RAD Insurance and Risk Acumen Development badge program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge sought after by industry employers, which they may not be able to attain from a traditional classroom experience. By demonstrating skills and knowledge in three categories, students who complete the badge program should be well suited to enter and excel in the insurance industry. The three areas of focus are non-course technical skills, industry understanding and soft skills. There were 120 students participating in the I-RAD program this year, and 5 students received their badge.

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Max Baird

Slaven Bekic

Casady Dinkel Colin Glass Adam Metzger

2023-2024 ACTUARIAL EXAMS

The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management provides financial support to students who pass actuarial exams. We would like to congratulate the following students for passing their actuarial exams this academic year.

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Samuel Akinade

Sadira Ali

Joshua Annan

Emmanuel Ansah

Dalal Arsh

Esther Awusah

Eric Baah

Karissa Barth

Slaven Bekic

Tyler Berndt

Nathan Bernhard

Silverius Bruku

James Calvert

Henry Carlton

Sangmok Cho

Georgie Connor

Sara DeNeve

Jesse Didomizio

Casady Dinkel

Sandra Djou

Jotham Donavon

Jessica Duffield

Jacob Gordon

Carley Habing

Perry Harig

Colin Holsclaw

Kathryn Johnson

Nate Kantorski

Theodore Kloe

Thanh Ly

Shane Macaulay

Alex Masouridis

Afrida Masud

Shadrack Mensah

Menaama Nkrumah

Faria Nova

Niklas Oeztekin

Vilma Ofori

Jeel Patel

Delanie Ruffin

Evan Schick

Dean Shrofe

Olivia Stirnaman

Jason Torres

Godwin Vondee

Vaughn Wampole

Portia Wireduaa

Mary Youngs

2023-2024 TEAM COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS

Students are encouraged to take part in various team competitions that are offered throughout the year on a variety of topics. The teams are blended with students from all different disciplines.

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INSURANCE AGENCY MANAGEMENT COMPETITION

Ty Brennan

Colin Glass

Mohammed Mrani Alaoui

Shannon Ranalli

Emily Vesper

Fernando Villanueva

2023-2024 FINANCE, INSURANCE AND LAW DONORS

The following individuals and firms have donated funds for student and program support to the Department of Finance, Insurance and Law during the 2023 fiscal year.

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Elizabeth Adams

Kevin and Theresa Ahlgrim

Erin and Ryan Arnett

Ashton Barling

Elizabeth Roxworthy

Jill Bisco

Nick Blair

Taylor Ellsworth

Patrick Broderick

Mark and Melanie Burns

Mike Carls

Kathy Chamberlain

Casey Conroy

Alan Cring

Paul and Cindy Crusen

William Cullen

Daryl and Laura Dagit

Scott and Molly Davis

David and Kathleen Deneen

Brian and Michelle Dennison

Donald and Cindi Duncan

Ryan Dunn

Andrew Finks

Matt and Kristin Foster

Christopher Fultz

Melissa Garske

Michelle (Roehrig) Gauder and Brian Gauder

Collin and Laura Geninatti

John Gillmann

Daniel and Julie Griminger

Igor Gryniv

Frank and Mary Haggerty

Jeffrey Hahn

Michael and Michelle Hermann

Zachary and Kayla Hitpas

Thomas Howe

Christine Husted

Douglas Johnson

Stephanie and Keven Joseph

Zachary Kamish and Amy Cohen Kamish

Jane Kapinos

Julie Karstens

Nichole and Kyle Kelley

John Kerr

Jilashli Pulec

Kirk and Michelle Klein

Agnieszka Kowalski

Albert and Lori Krusemark

Adam Kveton

Michael and Kary Lansden

Jordan Lindstrom

Denise Martin

Karim Massarani

Michael and Brenda McCuskey

Charles R. and Joan M. McGuire

Dalton Mellon

Dale and Juleon Meredith

Robert and Nancy Meyer

Akilah Mixon

Jesse Moll

Thomas and Janet Mollet

Chelsie and Brent Moore

Gregory and Traci Morris

Danielle Myers

Michael and Megan Necessary

Holly Nelson

Eric and Sarah Nieukirk

Dennis Nowaczyk

Gary and Joan Ollmann

Timothy and Wendy Papka

Robert and Jennifer Parent

Jaime and Joshua Peters

Robert and Jane Plankenhorn

Rachel Plepel

James Pribel

Michael and Sandra Price

Renetta Quinones

Justin and Christine Redmond

Kara Reel

Penthea and Kevin Rodd

Michelle and Daniel Rojo

Steve and Laurie Rolinitis

Rocco and Tiffany Sapienza

Joey Schoen

Nicholas Schulberg

John and Katrina Schurter

Eric and Tamara Schweitzer

Jeffrey and Carol Secord

Charles and Janet Sherburne

Michael and Mary Smrt

Charles and Becky Staab

Jim Stein

Gregory and Jessica Stephens

Ben Stickley

Jonathan Strok

Charles and Lynn Sutton

Roger Swanlund

Sean Swanson

Jennifer Swearingen

Nancy Tamakloe

Christopher Tamm

Gary and Debra Tiffany

Joseph W. and Connie L. Trefzger

Tim Trombley

Aaron and Sarah Vaughn

Travis Vermillion

Andrew Watts

Lisa Watts

Gregory and Martha White

Jana Whitman

Kaylee Wright

Patrick Wu

Andrew Zweig

CORPORATE DONORS

Archer Daniels Midland Company

COUNTRY Financial

First American Bank

First State Bank of Bloomington

Pekin Insurance - Farmers Auto Insurance Assoc.

PMM Partners Inc

Adams, Pamela

Afni, Inc.*

AIG*

American Ag

2023-2024 KATIE SCHOOL DONORS

The following organizations and individuals have donated funds to the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management and its students. •

Andrew T. Nappi Study Grant

Aon plc*

Aon Re Inc

Association of Lloyd’s Brokers

Association of Professional Insurance Women

Augustyniak, Aaron Auto-Owners Insurance Company

AXA XL*

AXIS Capital

Babcock, Bruce and Debbie

Berkley Select

BITCO Insurance Companies

Bullwinkel, Lee

Business Insurance*

Central IL Chapter of CPCU

Chicago Chapter of RIMS*

Chubb*

Chubb Charitable Foundation

Chubb Surety

CNA

Complete Equity Markets

COUNTRY Financial*

CRC Group

Doss, Paul

Ekberg, Timothy

Everest Insurance

Gallagher*

Gallagher, J. Patrick Jr. Endowment

General Reinsurance Corporation*

GenStar

Gentes, Connie

Goltermann, Lori Endowment

Greater Peoria Claims Association

Hall, Tyler

HSB

IL Life & Health Insurance Council

IMT Insurance

Independent Insurance Agents of IL

J. Krug and Associates Inc.*

Johnson, Steven

Jones, James

Kus, Allen

Liberty Mutual

Lloyd’s America Inc.*

Lockton Companies Inc.- Illinois Division

Lockton, David Endowment

Loveall, Mark

Markel Specialty

Marsh McLennan Agency

Meyers, Nanette Fund

Munich Reinsurance America Inc.*

Myers, Gerald E. Endowment

NAAIA-Community Insurance Center

NABIP- Gregory Smith Memorial Fund

Nappi, Andrew

NextGen

Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family

Old Republic

Parent, Rob

Pekin Insurance

Perry, Jon and Katie

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc.*

Popkey, Gayle

Pure Insurance

Ragan, Dow

Risk Placement Services

RLI Insurance Company*

Rockford Mutual Insurance Company

RT Specialty*

Rust, Edward B. Jr. Endowment

Ryan, Patrick G. Endowment

Ryan Specialty Group

Schroeder, Duane Society of Actuaries

Sompo International

Spencer Educational Foundation Inc.

St. Louis Chapter of RIMS

State Farm*

State Farm Corporate Foundation

Stephan, Marcie

Surplus Line Association of Illinois*

Swiss Re*

Tambling, Dean

The Hartford Travelers*

Westfield Specialty

Willis, Mark Endowment

Wilson Elser

Wilson, Myers

WSIA Education Foundation

Yang, Haoxiu

Zurich North America*

*Advisory Board of Executives Member

FIL EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Kevin Ahlgrim

Illinois State University

Jim Andreoni

Northern Trust Wealth Management

Arijan Arslani

Busey Wealth Management, Champaign

Brian Christiansen

David Vaughn Investments, Peoria

Scott Davis

Renaissance Wealth Management, Bloomington

David Deneen

Wells Fargo Advisors, Bloomington

Andy Finks COUNTRY Trust Bank, Bloomington

Ryan Forberg RMB Capital Management, Chicago

Tom Howe

Illinois State University

John Jaburek

Wells Fargo Advisors, Itasca

Min-Yu Liao Illinois State University

Chelsie Moore COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington

Ajay Samant Illinois State University

Greg Stephens State Farm, Bloomington

Jon Strok COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington

FINANCE, INSURANCE AND LAW ADVISORY BOARD

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Kevin Ahlgrim

Illinois State University

Kathy Chamberlain COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington

Daryl Dagit Savant Capital Management, Peoria

Scott Davis Renaissance Wealth Management, Bloomington

Tiffany Hemann

Boeing

Spencer Kelly

Kinzie Capital Partners

John Kerr State Farm Insurance, Bloomington

Kedric Meredith JBT Corporation, Chicago

Greg Morris Archer Daniels Midland, Chicago

Robert Parent State Farm Insurance, Bloomington

James Pribel Consultant, Chicago

Mike Price

David Vaughan Investments, Peoria

Michelle Rojo

MB Financial Bank, Rosemont

Steve Rolinitis Caterpillar, Peoria

Ajay Samant

Illinois State University

Eric Schweitzer Challenger Gray, Chicago

Jeffrey Secord

Renaissance Wealth Management, Bloomington

2023-2024 KATIE SCHOOL OF INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD OF EXECUTIVES

Uli Boeing

Vice President – Branch Manager Property Fac Gen Re, Chicago

Walter Cain

Senior VP and Regional COO, Midwest Region

Chubb NA, Milwaukee

Seth Davis

Vice President – Controller

RLI Insurance Corp, Peoria

Bryon Ehrhart

Global Head of Growth & Strategic Development Aon plc, Chicago

Ryan Fee

Vice President, Risk Management InvenTrust Properties Corp. Chicago Chapter of RIMS

Mimi Fiske

Regional Vice President Markel Specialty, Chicago

Joe Fitzpatrick

Senior Vice President CNA, Chicago

Josh Harwood

Vice President, Client Distribution Leader

AXA XL, Chicago

Aaron Hillebrandt

Principal & Consulting Actuary

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., Bloomington

Lorie Kates

Field Vice President – Central Region Travelers Insurance, Chicago

Kelly Kinzer

Head of Contruction – National Accounts Zurich North America, Minneapolis

Adam Kopcio

Senior Vice President, Head of Middle Markets

Sompo International, Chicago

Tom Krug President

J. Krug and Associates, Itasca

Blake Kuppersmith

Head Fac Property, North America Swiss Re, Alpharetta, GA

Terry McCann President – Chicago Office, Managing Director

RT Specialty, Chicago

Rob McDade

Executive Vice President, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer

COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington

David Ocasek

Chief Executive Officer

Surplus Line Association of Illinois, Chicago

John O’Donnell

Vice President - Operations

Afni, Inc., Bloomington

Eric Pan

Practice Group Strategy Leader

Gallagher, Rolling Meadows

Randy Schlosser

Senior VP – Property Manager/Team Lead US Facultative

Munich Re America, Chicago

Gavin Souter Editor

Business Insurance, Chicago

Pat Talley

Regional Director – U.S. Central Region

Lloyd’s America, Chicago

Andy Weiduwilt

Vice President – L/H& Investment Plan Services

State Farm, Bloomington

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, NORMAL

Dr. Aondover Tarhule

ISU President

Dr. Ajay Samant

Dean, College of Business

James R. Jones

Executive Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management

Deborah Babcock

Associate Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management

Dr. Kevin Ahlgrim

Chairperson, Department of Finance, Insurance and Law Ex-Officio

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE & LAW and

THE KATIE SCHOOL OF INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

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THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND LAW at Illinois State University offers majors in both Finance and Risk Management and Insurance, plus minors in Financial Planning and in Risk Management and Insurance. These programs are intended to help prepare students for careers in financial services and to develop skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication, professionalism, and ethical decision-making. The curricula of the department maintain its relevancy with the advice of industry professionals that sit on the Finance, Insurance and Law Advisory Board.

THE FINANCE MAJOR prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investment management, financial institutions, or real estate. The curriculum guides students toward several professional designations, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP). A distinctive feature of the finance curriculum is the opportunity to link theory with financial practice. The Educational Investment Fund (EIF), a student-managed equity portfolio with a market value of about $1,100,000, allows students to earn academic credit while making actual investment decisions with feedback from industry professionals on the Educational Investment Fund Board of Directors. A recent addition to the curriculum is student-managed bond portfolio, called the Educational Fixed-Income Fund (EFIF), which currently has a market value of about $1,200,000. Finance students also interact with industry through the Illinois State Students in Finance (ISSF) student organization and the Institute for Financial Planning and Analysis. Additionally, students participate in internship experiences, both locally and in major metropolitan areas.

THE RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE (RMI) MAJOR prepares students for careers in the insurance industry and in the field of risk management. The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management was established in 1991 to help students in insurance interact with industry professionals through research projects, industry conferences, mentorships, Katie School alumni events, and visits to board member companies. The Katie School International Internship Program allows students to intern internationally in insurance markets including London, Bermuda, Zurich and Johannesburg with internship opportunities in many domestic locations as well. The student organization Gamma Iota Sigma provides a professional and social environment for students with community service events, engaged speakers, etiquette dinners, soft skill workshops, mock interviews and other enhancements. Other opportunities for students include Toastmasters to develop public speaking capabilities, the Katie School Certification in Leadership and Business Acumen Program to enrich skills and knowledge sought by industry, and the Ambassador program which sends RMI majors into high school classes to highlight careers and opportunities in the insurance industry. Additional high school outreach programs include the Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy, and the Redbird Risk Management Challenge.

THE KATIE SCHOOL also offers a wide array of programs to industry including the Insurance Executive Forum, the Lloyd’s of London Conducting Business in the U.S. Program, the Katie School Hall of Fame, the Katie School Innovation and Leadership Awards, the Katie School Symposium, the Katie School Golf Classic, and the Katie School Financial Regulators Program.

The Department of Finance, Insurance, and Law thanks the following faculty members and staff that assisted in organizing this year’s awards.

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HONORS TEAM

Eli Sherrill Associate Professor, Honors Chair

Tom Howe Professor

Min-Yu Liao Associate Professor

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FINANCE, INSURANCE AND LAW

Kevin Ahlgrim Chair

Department of Finance Insurance and Law

Sally Rowan Office Administrator

Department of Finance, Insurance and Law

FACULTY AND STAFF

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Dr. Kevin Ahlgrim, FIL Department Chair

Jim Jones, Katie School Director

Debbie Babcock, Katie School Associate Director

Sally Rowan, Office Administrator

Danielle Cannon, FIL Academic Advisor

Mark Fauble, FIL Academic Advisor

Kathy Sims, FIL Academic Advisor

Christopher Tamm, Finance Internship Coordinator

Jim Jones, Insurance Internship Coordinator

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Jill Bisco, Assistant Professor

Md Raihan Uddin Chowdhury, Assistant Professor

Darren Clerkin, Instructional Assistant Professor

Alan Cring, Instructional Assistant Professor

Jeffrey Hahn, Instructional Assistant Professor

Karen Hosack, Instructional Assistant Professor

Tom Howe, Professor

Vladimir Kotomin, Associate Professor

Min-Yu Liao, Associate Professor

Gunratan Lonare, Assistant Professor

Dalia Marciukaityte, Associate Professor

Kristen Nancarrow, Instructional Assistant Professor

Yayuan Ren, Associate Professor

Eli Sherrill, Associate Professor

Tice Sirmans, Assistant Professor

Christine Sullivan, Instructional Assistant Professor

Christopher Tamm, Associate Professor

Joseph Trefzger, Professor

Tim Trombley, Associate Professor

Abhishek Varma, Associate Professor

Katrin Varner, Associate Professor

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THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE AND LAW

2023 AWARD WINNER STUDENT BIOGRAPHIES

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MICHAEL BAIRD

Hometown: Frankfort, Illinois

Parents: Angela and Andrew Baird

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Honors in the Major of Finance Honors Program

Dean’s lists all semesters (4.0)

Leadership Roles at ISU

Beta Gamma Sigma Executive Board Business Week Mentor

Alpha Kappa Psi

DEI committee Gamma Iota Sigma

Community Involvement

Worked at O’Brien Mitsubishi in Normal College of Business Lab monitor

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

2nd place in ISU’s Startup Showcase

Katie School of Insurance International Intern

Future Plans After Graduation

Working for Zurich North America as an Underwriter Trainee in Chicago 2024 Department of Finance, Insurance and Law Scholarship/Award Recipient

VINCE BALDASSARI

Hometown: Clinton, IL

Parents’ names: Melissa (Mom), Derek (Dad), Jennifer (Step-Mom)

Expected graduation date: May 2025

Major: General Finance

Minor: Financial Planning

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Leadership Roles at ISU

President of Illinois State Students in Finance

Member of Student Leadership Advisory Board

Project Manager for IDS 310 Client Research Project, Artificial Intelligence in Insurance

Community Involvement

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Salesman at Prairie Land Golf & Utility Cars

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Member of Illinois State Western Equestrian Team (Fall 2022 – Spring 2023)

Intl. Associate of Registered Fin. Consultants Annual Case Competition 2023

Plan to earn certification in Developing Neural Networks and Machine Learning Algorithms from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Future Plans After Graduation

My wife and I would like to move to Dallas-Fort Worth where I plan to work in the investments or wealth management industry and learn how to develop AI for financial analysis and portfolio risk valuation. Eventually I would like to move towards the financial engineering sector.

ABBY BLACK-MISHAAN

Hometown: Lake Villa

Expected graduation date: May 2026

Majors: Managerial Economics, Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List for all 3 Semesters 4.0 GPA

Leadership Roles at ISU

Co-President of Undergraduate Women in Economics

Lead section leader in the Big Red Marching Machine

Community Involvement

Volunteered for ISMBC (Illinois State Marching Band Championships) the past 2 years

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Member of the Economic Student Assocation

Future Plans After Graduation

Go on to graduate school for Economics

NICHOLAS BRAVO

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Parents’ names: Jose and Beatrice Bravo

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Majors: Finance, Risk Management & Insurance

Minor: Financial Planning

Academic Honors Earned at ISU University Scholarship (4 years)

Community Involvement

Involved with various campus ministries.

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Completed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam in 2022. I began a corporate prayer group in my home.

Future Plans After Graduation

I plan to work at AFIN Family Wealth Management as a financial assistant. From there I will work towards obtain certifications such as the CFP, CIMA, and the CRPS designation.

Hometown: Lemont, IL

Parents’ names: Matt and Elizabeth

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Major: Finance

Minor: Economics

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List

Leadership Roles at ISU

Secretary for Illinois State Students in Finance

Community Involvement

Bloomington Normal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

IARFC Financial Plan Case Competition

Attended Midwest Economics Association Conference

CHARLES CRUSE

Hometown: Bloomington, IL

Parents’ names: Nancy and Tom Cruse

Expected graduation date: Spring 2026

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List Fall 2022

Dean’s List Spring 2023

Dean’s List Fall 2023

Missouri Valley Conference Honor Roll

AFNI Honor Roll Redbird Scholar

Leadership Roles at ISU

Professional Development Dinner Coordinator – Business Week

Vice President of Finance – Delta Sigma Pi

Community Involvement

Midwest Food Bank – Volunteer Day of the Dozer – Volunteer

Oakdale Elementary School – Volunteer

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Illinois State University Men’s Track and Field Team

EMILY DOUGHERTY

Hometown: Waterloo, IL

Parents’ names: Michael and Rose Dougherty

Expected graduation date: May 2025

Major: Finance

Minors: Financial Planning, Insurance, Economics

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Presidential Scholarship

Ferengul Endowed Scholarship

Kenneth T. Sr. and Deborah A. Glover Endowed Scholarship

Leadership Roles at ISU

Women in Business Fall 2023 Large Fundraiser Committee Student Legislative Action Coalition Fundraising Chair (Spring 2023)

Community Involvement

Church volunteer experiences

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Women in Business Illinois State Students in Finance

Future Plans After Graduation

After graduation, I plan to enter the wealth management industry and earn the CFP designation. Through this career, I hope to help others reach their financial goals.

NICHOLAS HARFST

Hometown: Mahomet, IL

Parents’ names: Kyle and Terri Harfst

Expected graduation date: May 2025

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s List

Leadership Roles at ISU

Secretary for Beta Gamma Sigma

Past Vice President of Professional Affairs and Senior Vice President for Delta Sigma Pi

Community Involvement

Election Judge, 9/11 Day Feed the Funnel

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Delta Sigma Pi—Professional Business Fraternity Beta Gamma Sigma—Business Honor Society Business Week

Tour Guide with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Teaching Assistant with the Department of Accounting Graduating in three years

Future Plans After Graduation

Attend law school to combine my interests of business and law and eventually work at a Fortune 50 company.

JOE HARRINGTON

Hometown: Roselle, Illinois

Parents’ names: Patty and Tom Harrington

Expected graduation date: Spring 2024 Majors: Finance and Accounting

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List (Fall 2020-Fall 2024) Outstanding Junior in Finance (2023) Dustan M. Beier Scholarship (2023) FIL department Bone Scholar Nominee (2023)

Leadership Roles at ISU

(2023-2024) Vice President of the Student Leadership Advisory Board (2023-2024) Vice President of Professional Development – Business Week (2022-2023) Professional Development Dinner Coordinator – Business Week (Spring 2022) President - Delta Sigma Pi (Fall 2022) Vice President of Fundraising – Delta Sigma Pi

Community Involvement

(2022-2024) Full/Part Time Country Financial Intern

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments (Spring 2021-Spring 2022) Julia N. Visor Center Tutor - Macroeconomics

Future Plans After Graduation Financial Analyst at Mesirow Financial in Chicago Illinois.

RYAN CHRISTOPHER JACOBSON

Hometown: Yorkville, IL

Parents’ names: Cameron and Dean Jacobson

Expected graduation date: August 2024

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU Dean’s List

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Member of Illinois State Students in Finance (ISSF)

Future Plans After Graduation

Wealth management and personal financial advising

CHANDLER KING

Hometown: Lake in the Hills, IL

Parents’ names: Norine & Brett King

Expected graduation date: May 11, 2024

Major: General Finance

Minor: Economics

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List honoree

Leadership Roles at ISU

President of ISU Roundnet Sports Club

Treasurer of Illinois State Students in Finance

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Maintained a 4.0 GPA at ISU

Future Plans After Graduation

Starting as a Pricing Analyst at Coilcraft, Inc. in May

ZOEY KLAVENGA

Hometown: Fulton, IL

Parents’ names: Charlene and Todd Klavenga

Expected graduation date: May 2025

Major: Finance and Managerial Economics

Minor: Accounting

Academic Honors Earned at ISU President’s List

National Society of Leadership and Success

The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement

Leadership Roles at ISU

Currently none but pursuing the president role in Real Estate Club and positions in other clubs like Illinois State Students of Finance and Girl Gains

Community Involvement

Bloomington Normal Young Professionals Realtor at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Harvard Business School Credential in Accounting, Economics, and Analysis Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

ISU involvement:

Real Estate Club

Illinois State Students of Finance

Girl Gains

Photography Club

Salt Company

The Body Project and more in the upcoming semesters

Future Plans After Graduation

Continue on for my double masters in Finance and Business Administration and Ph.D. in Finance

ANDREW LATINO

Hometown: Rockford, IL

Parents’ names: Paul and Natalie

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List

Future Plans After Graduation Move to Orlando, FL to start career

MOHAMMED KARIM MRANI ALAOUI

Hometown: Fez, Morocco

Expected graduation date: May 2025

Major: Finance and Mathematics with a sequence in Statistics

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Honors Program Student

International House Merit Award

Selective Insurance Competition: 3rd place nationwide.

Country Financial Scholarship

International Student Global Scholarship.

Leadership Roles at ISU

Illinois State University’s Mathematics Majors Undergraduate Students Representative

Community Involvement

Volunteer at Normal High School

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Gamma Iota Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma

Future Plans After Graduation

Applying for Graduate School to pursue a master’s degree in financial engineering.

CONNOR JOSEPH RADA

Hometown: Lakemoor, IL

Parents’ names: Sharon and Joseph Rada

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Major: Financ

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Transfer Student Scholarship- 2022

Dean’s List- Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023

Marvin D. Kleinau Scholarship for Forensics- 2023

Country Financial Distinguished Junior in Finance- 2023 National Debate Scholar, Summa Cum Laude- 2023, 2024

Leadership Roles at ISU

Illinois State Students in Finance, Vice President- 2022 to Present

Illinois State University Forensics Union, Treasurer and Debate Chairperson- 2023 to Present

Community Involvement

Volunteer at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish- Ingleside, IL Tax Preparer with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance- Normal, IL Supporter of Gavin School District 37- Ingleside, IL

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Illinois State University Debate Team: National competitor in Lincoln-Douglas Debate State competitor in International Public Debate Association

Illinois State University Speech Team- National competitor in Extemporaneous Speaking Whirlpool Corporation- Finance Development Program Intern, ESG Reporting College of Lake County- Summa Cum Laude distinction Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout

Future Plans After Graduation

After graduation, I will be joining Whirlpool Corporation as a member of the Finance Development Program.

JOSH RIRIE

Hometown: Darien, IL

Parents’ names: Adam Ririe, Kathleen Ririe

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Majors: Finance, Economics

Academic Honors Earned at ISU Honors Program

Dean’s List in 6 semesters

Leadership Roles at ISU

Position: Director of Administrative Affairs

Organization: Association of Residence Halls

Position: President

Organization: Association of Residence Halls

Position: Chief of Staff

Organization: The Student Government Association

Community Involvement Umpire youth baseball

Future Plans After Graduation

I plan to work of the FDIC as a Financial Institutions Specialist after college, while working towards getting my MBA.

TYLER SCHECK

Hometown: Morton, Illinois

Parents’ names: Sheila & Will Scheck

Expected graduation date: Spring 2025

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List

Redbird Scholar

Honor’s Program

Finance Futurity Award

Accelerator Program Winner x 2

Leadership Roles at ISU

President of Professional Business Fraternity: Pi Sigma Epsilon

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

CEO of workout supplement company “TNT Evolution”

Tennis Club

Successful shoe reselling business

Future Plans After Graduation

Future finance intern at Caterpillar within Global Finance Services department

Run multiple side businesses: Workout Supplement and Real Estate Holdings

ISAAC SCHRECKENBERG

Hometown: Columbia, IL

Parents’ names: Rodney and Elizabeth Schreckenberg

Expected graduation date: May 2025

Majors: Finance and Risk Management & Insurance

Minor: Financial Planning

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Presidential Scholarship Recipient Honors Program

Dean’s list: Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023

Leadership Roles at ISU

Vice President of Finance for Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity

Community Involvement

Intern at Ameriprise Financial in town, helping clients with their financial needs

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Career Ambassador at ISU Career Services Business Week Mentor

Future Plans After Graduation

I plan to enter the wealth management field and work my way towards becoming a financial advisor with my own book of business.

RACHEL SHEEHAN

Hometown: Saint Charles, IL

Expected graduation date: May 11, 2024

Major: Finance

Minor: Spanish

Academic Honors Earned at ISU Redbird Scholarship, Deans list

Leadership Roles at ISU

I was the sisterhood chair during my membership in the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. I was responsible for planning events that the women of the chapter could attend, to foster healthy relationships amongst all.

Community Involvement

I have participated in various volunteer opportunities within the community including helping work the Girls on the Run 5k in Springfield.

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

I am a member of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business fraternity on campus where I have been able to further develop my professional skills. As well, I am involved in the insurance fraternity Gamma Iota Sigma to learn more about the insurance industry. I am also a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority on campus.

Future Plans After Graduation

I accepted a full time offer to work at Travelers Insurance where I will be going into their Underwriting Professional Development Program with plans of becoming an underwriter in the future.

NICHOLAS TARR

Hometown: Amboy, Illinois

Parents’ names: Andrew and Rachel Tarr

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Major: Finance

Minor: Financial Planning

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Honors Program Participant College of Business Dean’s List (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023)

Leadership Roles at ISU

ISU Student Access and Accommodations Note-Taker (2022-present)

Community Involvement

Salvation Army Bell Ringer (2012-present) Scholastic Bowl Moderator (2020-present)

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

IARFC Financial Plan Case Competition Semi-Finalist

Morningstar Investment Conference (2023)

Illinois State Students in Finance Member (2022-present)

ISU Equestrian Club Member (2022-present)

ISU Bass Fishing Club Member (2022-present)

Future Plans After Graduation

My goal is to become a financial advisor with a wealth management company and earn the Certified Financial Planning designation. Out of appreciation for those who have helped me plan and prepare for this career, I plan to become a mentor for young professionals entering the field.

I have been offered an Associate Advisor position with an Edward Jones branch located near my home. I am also currently in the interview process with Savant Wealth Management for an Associate Advisor position. Either position would be an excellent first step into my career as a financial advisor, affording me the experience to continue to learn and attain my CFP designation before moving into more advanced roles.

WILLIAM A VENNEBERG

Hometown: Geneseo, IL

Parents’ names: Michael and Monica Venneberg

Expected graduation date: May 11, 2024

Major: General Finance, Risk Management and Insurance

Minor: Mathematics

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List Fall 2022 through Fall 2023

Leadership Roles at ISU

President – Transfer Redbirds RSO Treasurer – Transfer Redbirds RSO

Future Plans After Graduation

Return home, find employment in the Quad Cities area, study for and earn FINRA licenses and additional credentials.

Hometown: Huntley, IL

Parents’ names: Paul and Aimee Vitellaro

Expected graduation date: May 2024

Major: Finance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Dean’s List for 6 semesters

Received the Aim High Scholarship

Received the Redbird Scholarship

Received the Legacy Scholarship

Received the 2023 FIL Advisory Board Scholarship

Received the Marian H. Dean Legacy Scholarship

Leadership Roles at ISU

Served on Chi Omega executive board as Director of Programming

Community Involvement

Actively involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raising money; participated in various fundraising events as well as attended events with the local wish kids in Bloomington-Normal

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Member of Chi Omega sorority, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, and Women in Business

Future Plans After Graduation

Accepted a full time position with Zurich North America as part of their 2024 Finance Development Program!

VERONICA ZIEBA

Hometown: Orland Park

Parents’ names: Maria and Andrzej Zieba

Expected graduation date: Spring 2026

Majors: Finance and Risk Management and Insurance

Academic Honors Earned at ISU

Redbird Scholar

OIE Access Awards - Study Abroad

Leadership Roles at ISU

Delta Sigma Pi: Vice President of Community Service Recruitment Committee Chair

Community Involvement

Feed the Funnel

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments

Delta Sigma Pi Intermural Club Lacrosse

Delta Delta Delta Sorority

Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute Study Abroad

Future Plans After Graduation

My future plans involve working in the Finance and Insurance sector and being able to work in a company that values both my passions and personal goals.

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KATIE SCHOOL OF INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

2024 AWARD WINNER STUDENT PROFILES

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SADIRA ALI

Expected Graduation Date: 05/2027

Hometown: Elgin

Major: Actuarial Science

Minor: Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 29 – Festival ISU

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 21 – Meet the Firms

October 2 – Resume/LinkedIn Workshop

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 24 – Bake Sale

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

Gamma Mentorship Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

2024 Actuarial Leadership and Club Development Program with the Actuarial Development Institute

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed Exam FM

Community Involvement During College

FM Tutor Partners in Reading at Normal Public Library

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Stagehand at Bone Student Center

University Scholar

State Farm Scholar

Pinnacle Scholar

Career Goals

I hope to graduate with a full-time actuarial position. I am aiming to pass at least 3 actuarial exams during my time at ISU. Additionally, I plan to enhance my leadership skills by getting involved with leadership positions on campus through both the Actuarial Science Club and Gamma Iota Sigma.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Washburn, IL

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma

President of Indy-pendence Service Dogs Organization

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

September 21 – Meet the Firms

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 17 – Martello Re Presentation

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

Insurance-Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

I have held 3 different internships within the insurance industry. The first with Humana in summer 2022. Here I worked on Medicare and Medicaid products within excel and SQL. I then had an internship with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources the 22-23 school year. Here I worked on reserving and pricing analyses for a variety of group and microcaptives. I then joined Zurich summer 2023 and worked on the accident and health pricing team. I worked on a variety of projects including medical stop loss, travel insurance, and an auto deductible reimbursement policy. I am now back with Pinnacle as an intern and will be joining them full time upon my graduation

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed Exam FM, Exam P, Exam MAS-I, FAM UEC

Community Involvement During College

Through the RSO, Indy-pendence Service Dogs, I am a student trainer with Paws Giving Independence, a nonprofit organization in Peoria, IL. Through this organization, I assist with the training of service dogs along with fostering these dogs in training. I have been a trainer since Summer 2021 and have continuously been involved with this organization since starting. I plan on continuing to volunteer with this organization post-graduation.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I am currently the President of Indy-pendence Service Dogs, an RSO on campus. In this role I am in charge of the functions of the RSO, overseeing our executive board, and maintaining a relationship with our parent organization, Paws Giving Independence.

Career Goals

As an actuary, an integral part of the career is taking exams. I would like to have my ACAS by 2027 and will continue pursuing the FCAS designation. Working at a consulting firm I am very interested in building relationships with clients and eventually becoming a consultant myself. I strive to do meaningful work and to continue expanding my knowledge and skills in a field that is always evolving. I see myself as a strong leader and hope to one day take on a leadership role.

BRYSON BLAKE

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Peoria, IL

Major: Finance, Risk Management & Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13-14 – Business Insurance DEI Conf.

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 10-12th NAAIA National Conference

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

2023 Gallagher Global Brokerage Sales Intern, State Farm Retention II Specialist

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed State of Illinois Property and Casualty Insurance producer license

Community Involvement During College

Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Insurance Fraternity and organization

Career Goals

To become a successful leader within the insurance/Finance Industry to build wealth and start my own real estate business.

CASADY DINKEL

Expected Graduation Date: December 2024

Hometown: Downers Grove, IL

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Actuarial Club General Officer Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 21 – Actuarial Freshman Social

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Actuarial Science 101

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 6 – Resume Workshop

September 6 – Interviewing 101

September 7 – Allianz Life Actuarial Presentation

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Actuarial Resume Workshop

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 19 – CNA: Women in Insurance

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27 – Actuarial Club Picnic

October 2 – Actuarial Club 2nd General Meeting

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 30 – Actuarial Club 3rd General Meeting

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

November 29 – Clean Our Street Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

COUNTRY Financial Life/Health Actuarial Internship

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed Actuarial Exams P and FM

Community Involvement During College

I’m a math tutor on campus.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I won second place in the summer internship case study competition for COUNTRY Financial.

Career Goals

I want to work as a life/health actuary and am working towards my ASA designation. I would love to work in Bloomington, but I would be happy in Chicago as well. After graduating, I hope to be with the same company for a long time so I can deepen my understanding of its operations. Actuarial science is my ideal career and I want to be confident and knowledgeable in my work.

2024 Katie School Scholarship Recipient

PAUL DUNLAP

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Big Rock, IL

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma N/A Officer or leadership role in other organizations VP of Industry Relations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 21 – Actuarial Freshman Social

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

August 30 – Actuarial Science 101

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 6 – Resume Workshop

September 6 – Interviewing 101

September 7 – Allianz Life Actuarial Presentation

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – “How to Get a Job” Presentation

September 13 – Katie School Advisory Board Meeting

September 13 – Actuarial Resume Workshop

September 13-14 – Business Insurance DEI Conference

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27 – Actuarial Club Picnic

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 17 – Martello Re Presentation

October 23 – Pinnacle Actuarial Presentation

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

November 2-3 – RIMS ERM Conference

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

I currently interned with Milliman Chicago Casualty for the past year and a half. I have previously interned with Allianz Life and RGA.

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed

I have passed P and FM.

Community Involvement During College

I have been a math tutor for the past 2.5 years for MAT 120 and 113.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I have completed in several insurance competition including AM Best student challenge and Rims Cas ICC project

Career Goals

My career goals include getting my FCAS and continuing my career in consulting working in alternative risk transfer. And eventually mentor student in alternative risk transfers.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Frankfort, IL

Major: Risk Management and Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma President

International Student Rep. for GIS Grand Chapter

Student Advisory Council Member

Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Chi Omega

Treasurer for Chi Omega Sorority

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 10-11 – GIS Leadership Symposium

August 14 – St. Louis RIMS Chapter Golf Outing

August 24 – Golf 101

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Designation Info Session w/ Dr. Bisco

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 6 – Resume Workshop

September 6 – Interviewing 101

September 7 – Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game with RLI

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Katie School Advisory Board Meeting

September 13-14 – Business Insurance DEI Conference

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 2 – Resume/LinkedIn Workshop

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 10 – Tote Bag Making Social

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 2-3 – RIMS ERM Conference

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 8 – Dinner w/ Culver’s Risk Manager

November 11-15th – Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

October 5-7 – CPCU In2Risk

October 6 – DEI Chat

Gamma Buddy Program

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD) Industry Research Project

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

WSIA Intern with Nationwide E&S in Scottsdale, AZ and Bridge Specialty in Oakbrook, IL

Student member of CPCU and RIMS

Community Involvement During College

Clean Our Street, Midwest Food Bank, Cards for Military Families

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society, Dean’s List 2021-Present, WSIA Top 10 Intern, Outstanding Junior in Insurance (2023), APIW 2023 Lana James Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Markel Specialty Scholar (2023), J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. Endowed Scholarship Recipient (2023), Spencer Scholar (2024), NextGen Scholar (2023), and Redbird Scholarship Recipient (2020-2024).

Career Goals

I have accepted a full-time position with Markel starting in June as a Wholesale Environmental and Energy Underwriting Trainee. I am looking forward to starting my career in Chicago, IL where I hope to get involved with different professional organizations to grow my network and involvement in the community.

GABRIEL FOLEY

Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2025

Hometown: Rockford, IL

Major: Risk Management/Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 8 – Dinner w/ Culver’s Risk Manager

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Summer 2024 Internship with State Farm working in Property and Casualty Claims.

Community Involvement During College

Involved in Phi Gamma Nu business organization. Many different leadership roles, Vp of New Membership, Standards Board, Progress chair.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

New chair for Recruitment for GIS. Currently works at the rec center as a lifeguard.

Career Goals

My careers goals are not only to succeed in anywhere that I go, but to make lifelong memories along the way and make the best connections with people through my life. I want to make sure that I learn something new every day and that is what the Insurance industry is all about. Ultimately, I just want to have a good stable life, make lifelong friends, raise a family, and keep a close connection in my faith with God.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Yorkville, IL

Major: RMI & Finance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: VP of Student Affairs

Officer or leadership role in other organizations: Delta Sigma Pi - Chancellor

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 24 – Golf 101

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Designation Info Session w/ Dr. Bisco

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 7 – Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game with RLI

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 11-15th – Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

October 6 – DEI Chat

Gamma Buddy Program

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

WSIA Annual Marketplace, Selective Agency Competition

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

BITCO Insurance Companies Underwriting Intern (2022), WSIA Intern – Core Specialty, Burns & Wilcox (2023), Selective Insurance Agency Competition Team Liaison (2024)

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed CPCU – Property Waiver, Insurance Company Operations Waiver

Community Involvement During College

Gamma Iota Sigma and Delta Sigma Pi Community Service Events

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Delta Sigma Pi Professional Co-Ed Business Fraternity: VP of Community Service (Spring, 2022), Pledge Education Chair (Fall, 2022), Chancellor (Spring, 2024), COB Mentor/Mentee Program (2023, 2024)

Career Goals

In my career, I hope to grow as a person and a leader, helping others better themselves. I’ll be starting at Core Specialty Insurance in Product Liability Underwriting and hope to help develop their Leaders in Training program after I complete it.

CARLEY HABING

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Hometown: Effingham, IL

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations: Actuarial Club Vice President of Social Affairs

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 7 – Allianz Life Actuarial Presentation

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – “How to Get a Job” Presentation

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Actuarial Resume Workshop

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 19 – CNA: Women in Insurance

September 19 – Introduction to Dinner Etiquette

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 20 – DP Dough Fundraiser

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27 – Actuarial Club Picnic

October 2 – Actuarial Club 2nd General Meeting

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 17 – Martello Re Presentation

October 23 – Pinnacle Actuarial Presentation

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 30 – Actuarial Club 3rd General Meeting

November 1 – Milliman Predictive Analytics

November 6 – Men’s Basketball Game

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

October 6 – DEI Chat

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

I worked as an Actuarial Admin Intern at Reinsurance Group of America, where I worked in their system treaties department. I also interned at CNA as an Actuarial Intern this past summer, where I worked in their specialty pricing department. I am interning at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources as an Actuarial Intern this spring, and I will be interning at CNA again this summer.

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed

I have passed two SOA/CAS actuarial exams: Probability and Financial Mathematics

Community Involvement During College

I have attended volunteer events through Gamma Iota Sigma and the Actuarial Club such as painting homes for Habitat for Humanity and making cards for military families. I also volunteer at soup supper benefits for the Hedwig Haus of Hospitality, a women and children’s shelter.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I helped plan the Midwestern Actuarial Student Conference that took place this past fall. At the conference, 100 students showed up, and I spent one year organizing it with other committee members. I also mentor three actuarial students, and I was a financial mathematics tutor for a semester.

Career Goals

I plan to become a property and casualty actuary after graduating college. My hope is to become a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society after passing all my exams. Later in my career, I would love to teach actuarial mathematics courses at the collegiate level. I hope to work in various departments and roles throughout my career so that I can have a well-rounded understanding of insurance.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Hometown: Mt. Zion, IL

Major: Risk Management and Insurance Leadership Roles

Officer or leadership role in other organizations Prior Treasurer of Chi Omega Sorority and Current Campus Activities Director of Chi Omega Sorority.

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

This past summer I had the amazing opportunity to be an intern at State Farm and I am carrying this role with me part-time during the school year.

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed

Received a waiver for the Commercial Property exam of the Certified Insurance Counselor designation

Community Involvement During College

Community involvement has been a cornerstone of my personal and professional development. One significant undertaking has been my participation with Make-A-Wish Illinois, an organization that I am deeply passionate about. Collaborating primarily through Chi Omega sorority, we organize various networking events with Wish Kids and their families, alongside hosting numerous fundraisers. Contributing to this philanthropy and community service has been a source of pride throughout my time at Illinois State University. Additionally, I actively engage in philanthropy through Women In Business, where we support Breast Cancer awareness. Our efforts involve organizing multiple food fundraisers throughout the academic year, as well as coordinating larger events such as dodgeball and bag tournaments, which take place at the end of each semester. These events draw participation from the broader community, strengthening our impact in raising awareness and funds. Lastly, my involvement with the YMCA and its Y Pals program has been enriching. Last academic year, I worked part-time with the organization, providing after-school care for children until their parents picked them up. This experience facilitated meaningful connections with both the children and their families within the local community. Currently, I continue to contribute as a substitute daycare worker, maintaining my connection and commitment to community engagement.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I am a proud member of Chi Omega Sorority, a women’s organization that strives for academic excellence, career and personal development, community service, and friendship. Throughout my time in Chi Omega, the organization’s dedication to these purposes has begun to show through. During the last executive board term, I had the privilege of serving as Treasurer. I was honored to have been chosen by my chapter to lead them in this role. As my term as treasurer came to an end, I applied for another leading role in Chi Omega. I have recently been named Campus Activities Director for my chapter. I am also an active member of Women In Business, a registered student organization here at Illinois State University. Committed to supporting its members’ success, the organization provides unique opportunities to advance members’ professional and personal development. Lastly, I am an active member of Gamma Iota Sigma, an international business fraternity for students majoring in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science. My involvement with this organization began in Spring 2024, and since then, I have enjoyed attending monthly meetings and workshops. These meetings have been invaluable as they have allowed me to learn about other’s experiences with the insurance industry, offering insights that deepen my understanding of Risk Management and Insurance and its profound impact on individuals and communities.

Career Goals

My career goals involve obtaining relevant designations such as the CPCU and the CIC, pursuing further education through graduate school and obtaining a leadership role within a respected organization.

KATIE JOHNSON

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Hometown: Watertown, WI

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Professional Development (24-25), VP of Internal Affairs (23-24), Director of Fundraising (22-23)

Officer or Leadership Role in Other Organizations: Actuarial Club – President (24-25), Secretary & Treasurer (23-24), General Officer (22-23); Tutor for Financial Mathematics

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 21 – Actuarial Freshman Social

August 24 – Golf 101

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Actuarial Science 101

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 6 – Interviewing 101

September 7 – Allianz Life Actuarial Presentation

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 11 – “How to Get a Job” Presentation

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Actuarial Resume Workshop

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 2 – Actuarial Club 2nd General Meeting

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 17 – Martello Re Presentation

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 19 – Hocus Pocus Movie Night

October 20 – The Baby Fold Volunteer Event

October 21 – The Humane Society

October 23 – Pinnacle Actuarial Presentation

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

October 30 – Actuarial Club 3rd General Meeting

November 2-3 – RIMS ERM Conference

November 6 – Men’s Basketball Game

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

November 11-15th – Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

November 29 – Clean Our Street

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

October 6 – DEI Chat

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD) Industry Research Project

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

During the summer of 2023, I was an actuarial intern at Zurich North America (Schaumburg) in Workers’ Compensation. For the summer of 2024, not only am I fortunate to have been selected for the Katie School International Internship in Switzerland, but I will return from the trip for my actuarial internship with Travelers (St. Paul) for the remainder of the summer.

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed Financial Mathematics; Probability; CAS DISCs RM, IA, and DA

Community Involvement During College

I have been involved in the BloNo community through both Actuarial Club and Gamma Iota Sigma, including activities such as assisting folks at the YWCA, cleaning up our street and the quad, making cards for military members and their families, tying blankets and toys for animal shelters, and volunteering through the Humane Society, Midwest Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity. In addition, I do my best to serve the insurance and actuarial student communities at ISU by taking on leadership roles in Actuarial Club and Gamma Iota Sigma to expand these programs and help students. This includes my role as a student mentor and as a tutor for Financial Mathematics.

Career Goals

My goal is to become a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

ZACK MAZARIEGOS

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Hometown: Downers Grove

Major: Risk Management and Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma DEI Officer and Incoming President for 2024-2025

Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Katie School Advisory Board Meeting

September 13-14 – Business Insurance DEI Conference

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 10 – Tote Bag Making Social

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 16 – Midwest Food Bank

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 20 – The Baby Fold Volunteer Event

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 8 – Dinner w/ Culver’s Risk Manager

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

Gamma Mentorship Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Lakeview Insurance Agency Intern (2019-2022)

Pekin Insurance Claims Representative Intern (2023)

Katie School International Internship Bermuda Intern (2024)

IMA Financial Group Risk Innovation & Strategy Intern (2024)

Community Involvement During College

Designated Driving

Sophia Kitchen Peoria

GIS Volunteering

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Dean’s List Fall 2023

Career Goals

I want to find a job in the RMI field that is fulfilling to me and one I thoroughly enjoy.

ADAM METZGER

Expected Graduation Date: 05/2024

Hometown: Somonauk

Major: RMI/Finance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Alumni Relations

Officer or leadership role in other organizations:

ICC Project Leader, RIMS Case Competition Team Captain

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Designation Info Session w/ Dr. Bisco

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 7 – Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game with RLI

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Katie School Advisory Board Meeting

September 13-14 – Business Insurance DEI Conference

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 27 – Clean Our Street

October 2 – Resume/LinkedIn Workshop

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 17 – Clean Our Street

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 19 – Hocus Pocus Movie Night

October 20 – The Baby Fold Volunteer Event

October 21 – The Humane Society

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 26 – BITCO Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 2-3 – RIMS ERM Conference

November 6 – Men’s Basketball Game

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 8 – Dinner w/ Culver’s Risk Manager

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

November 29 – Clean Our Street

December 2 – Ice Skating Social

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

Gamma Mentorship Program

October 6 – DEI Chat

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

Industry Research Project

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

ICC Project – The Impact of Drought in the Southwest United States. Katie School International Intern (Switzerland)

BITCO Insurance Companies Underwriting Internship. RIMS Case Competition Team Captain

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed CPCU – Property, CPCU – Insurance Company Operations, CPCU – Ethics, CIC - Property Community Involvement During College

Gamma Iota Sigma Volunteer Events

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Corporal in the Illinois Army National Guard.

Career Goals

My goal is to move into an executive level role at a large multinational insurance company. I am currently going to work at Zurich North America as a Domestic Casualty Underwriter Trainee upon graduation.

JOSEPH MINELLI

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Hometown: Mount Prospect

Major: Insurance/Risk Management

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

September 29 – Mock Interviews w/ Country Financial

October 2 – Resume/LinkedIn Workshop

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

Gamma Buddy Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

HDI Global This upcoming summer

Community Involvement During College

Gamma Iota

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Deans List Fall 2023

Career Goals

My long-term goal is to establish a rewarding career in the insurance industry. I am driven to make a positive impact by helping individuals and businesses protect their assets, manage risks, and achieve financial security.

MOHAMMED KARIM MRANI ALAOUI

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Hometown: Fez, Morocco

Major: Finance & Mathematics with a sequence in statistics

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 29 – Festival ISU

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 7 – Allianz Life Actuarial Presentation

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 29 – Mock Interviews w/ Country Financial

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 1 – Milliman Predictive Analytics

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Represented Illinois State University and the Katie School of Insurance in the Selective Insurance Case competition and secured first place nationwide while competing with seven other universities across the country. I also had an internship at Rare Coin Company of America last summer where I learned about the importance of hedging and minimizing risks in the commodities markets

Community Involvement During College

This semester, I volunteered at Normal Community High School’s first swim meet, I timed swimmers with a stopwatch. It was exciting to support the event and see the teamwork and determination of the young athletes.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I am a member of the Illinois State University students in Finance where I have been attending weekly professional events and learning more about the business world. I speak three languages: French, Arabic and English and I can use python as a programming language to analyze data. Last year I participated in the Selective Insurance Case competition and succeeded in securing the third place Nationwide. This semester, I participated in the same competition again, where my teammates and I built an insurance company from scratch and secured first place.

Career Goals

During college, I’m working to grow professionally by expanding my network. Joining Gamma Iota Sigma has provided me with valuable skills, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn new things every day. Maintaining a 3.9 GPA and being involved on campus are crucial to me. I’m actively seeking internships to gain more knowledge about the insurance industry and achieve my ambitious goals. In the next five years, my aim is to graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors, not only to make my parents proud but also to be an example for future Gamma Iota Sigma members. My dream job is to become a Data Analyst at State Farm, where I can use my skills to analyze raw data, organize information, identify patterns, make correlations, and draw conclusions. I appreciate all the support I’ve received, and I look forward to giving back to those who have played a role in my growth.

JULIANNE NEUHALFEN

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL

Major: Risk Management & Insurance and Finance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 19 – Introduction to Dinner Etiquette

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

October 2 – Resume/LinkedIn Workshop

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

Gamma Mentorship Program

Gamma Buddy Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Pricing Internship at Aptar, CSA for ISU Campus Recreation

Career Goals

I hope to gain hands-on experience through internships and entry level roles, obtaining certificates, while also developing skills in risk management and insurance. I aspire to expand professional network and industry knowledge and hope to attain leadership roles in the future to contribute to the industry.

AISHA OLAWORE

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Major: Risk Management & Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations Resident Assistant

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 24 – Golf 101

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 13-14 – Business Insurance DEI Conference

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn Gamma Buddy Program

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

DEI Event for Gamma Iota Sigma

Career Goals

My career goals is to move into the insurance industry and gain knowledge throughout my experience. The reason for this is that I love the unique blend of analytical and real world challenges this industry has to offer. I love how there is always something to learn as the insurance markets are always evolving. I have also spent a lot of time in learning on my own, and I hope to use what I’ve learned so far to push further within my future career.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2026

Hometown: Springfield, IL

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Officer or leadership role in other organizations General Officer, Actuarial Club

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 30 – Actuarial Science 101

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 7 – Allianz Life Actuarial Presentation

September 11 – “How to Get a Job” Presentation

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Actuarial Resume Workshop

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 21 – Meet the Firms

October 2 – Actuarial Club 2nd General Meeting

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 23 – Pinnacle Actuarial Presentation

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 26 – Bitco Lunch and Learn

October 30 – Actuarial Club 3rd General Meeting

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

November 14 – RT Specialty Day Lunch and Learn Peer Mentor, Actuarial Club

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

I started at State Farm as a Life/Health Actuarial Intern during the Summer of 2023 and have continued doing my internship throughout the school year.

Community Involvement During College

I have been a Ball-Chatham School Districts Tutor throughout my college career. I also go volunteer at the Midwest Food Bank, have helped clean the streets of Normal with Gamma Iota Sigma, and have helped make dog toys and blankets for nearby shelters.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

While being part of Gamma Iota Sigma and the Actuarial Club, I help with Redbird Day events within the mathematics department. I have also received various scholarships through the Actuarial Department including Orlyn Edge Scholarship, State Farm Scholar, and Pinnacle Scholar. I have also received a Pekin Insurance Scholarship through the Katie School and a COUNTRY Financial Scholarship through the College of Arts and Sciences.

Career Goals

I hope to obtain a job upon graduation and continue working internships while completing my degree. I also would like to pass at least three actuarial exams before I graduate from Illinois State University. While I am a student here, I plan on obtaining higher leadership positions in order to grow my leadership skills further.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Secretary

Officer or leadership role in other organizations: Actuarial Club - President

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 21 – Actuarial Freshman Social

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Actuarial Science 101

September 5 – Zurich Actuarial Presentation

September 6 – Resume Workshop

September 6 – Interviewing 101

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 11 – “How to Get a Job” Presentation

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Actuarial Resume Workshop

September 14 – RGA Presentation

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 20 – DP Dough Fundraiser

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27 – Actuarial Club Picnic

October 2 – Resume/LinkedIn Workshop

October 2 – Actuarial Club 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

October 16 – Midwest Food Bank

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 17 – Martello Re Presentation

October 17 – Clean Our Street

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 19 – Hocus Pocus Movie Night

October 23 – Pinnacle Actuarial Presentation

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 30 – Actuarial Club 3rd General Meeting

November 1 – Milliman Predictive Analytics

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

November 29 – Clean Our Street

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

October 7 – Habitat for Humanity

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

Industry Research Project

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Humana, Actuarial Internship: May 2022 – Aug. 2022

State Farm, P&C Actuarial Internship: May 2023 – Aug 23

Pinnacle Actuarial Internship: Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2022

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed

Exam FM, Exam P

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Innovation Consulting Community: Jan. 2022 – Apr. 2022; wrote a research article about facial recognition technology and the insurance industry; Jan. 2023 – Present; collaborating with a team to write a paper about nuclear verdicts; Pinnacle University: Jan, 2023 – Present; collaborating with a team of Actuaries to create a presentation about Colorado fairness regulation and Bayesian Improved First name and Surname Geocoding, a model used to predict race using an individual’s name and zip code

Career Goals

After graduation, I will be working full-time at the P&C company Core Specialty as an Actuarial Analyst through their rotational program. My first rotation will be in reserving. I am very excited to start my job and I look forward to growing my skills and knowledge!

NATHAN POMEY

Expected Graduation Date: Dec. 2024

Hometown: Willowbrook, IL

Major: Risk Management & Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Director of Recruiting & Outreach Officer or leadership role in other organizations

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 29 – Festival ISU

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

October 6 – DEI Chat

Gamma Buddy Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Sompo International Commercial Management Liability Underwriting Intern – Summer 2023 and 2024 | Katie School International Intern (London) Summer 2024

Community Involvement During College

Active member of Alpha Kappa Psi & former Resident Assistant

Career Goals

I hope to start my career as a successful underwriter working in Chicago, gaining experience relevant to becoming a manager later in my career. After a few years in the industry, I would love to give back to Illinois State University and the company I decide to work for through mentorship. Through my time in the industry, I hope to act as a leader and educator in the industry. Because the industry fosters an educational and helping culture, I look to contribute to this as much as possible.

DELANIE RUFFIN

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: West Dundee, IL

Major: Actuarial Science

Leadership Roles

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Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 28 – Actuarial Club 1st General Meeting

August 30 – Actuarial Science 101

September 6 – Interviewing 101

September 7 – Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game with RLI

September 11 – “How to Get a Job” Presentation

September 12 – CNA Mock Interviews

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 18 – MTF Prep Night

September 19 – Introduction to Dinner Etiquette

September 20 – Cigna Presentation

September 20 – DP Dough Fundraiser

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27 – Actuarial Club Picnic

October 2 – Actuarial Club 2nd General Meeting

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 10 – Tote Bag Making Social

October 11 – Cider and Trivia Social

October 21 – The Humane Society

October 23 – Pinnacle Actuarial Presentation

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 30 – Actuarial Club 3rd General Meeting

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 10-11th – MASC Conference

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

December 2 – Ice Skating Social

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Pinnacle University Spring 2024

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed

Exam P November 2022; Exam FM April 2023

Community Involvement During College

Habitat for Humanity February 24 2024

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Financial Accounting Tutoring with the Visor Center January 2022- December 2023

CLRA level one and two certifications

Excel project for my accounting students (I made a study resource with notes and sample problems)

Career Goals

I will be starting a full-time position at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance as an actuarial assistant in state affairs. My career goals consist of passing more actuarial exams, learning more about my department, and gaining professional experience.

MCKENNA SCHNEIDER

Expected Graduation Date: May 11, 2024

Hometown: Palatine, IL

Major: Risk Management & Insurance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Publicity/Historian

Officer or leadership role in other organizations: Chi Omega Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Chi Omega Foundation Ambassador

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 7 – Peoria Chiefs Baseball Game with RLI

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 18 – Zurich Presentation

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 10 – Tote Bag Making Social

October 12 – Katie School Executive Risk Forum

November 7 – GIS 3rd General Meeting w/ Aon

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 8 – Dinner w/ Culver’s Risk Manager

November 11-15th – Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

November 29 – Blono Pizza Co Fundraiser

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

Gamma Buddy Program

Insurance and Risk Acumen Development Badge (I-RAD)

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

I worked for Zurich North America in their Schaumburg Headquarters as a finance intern on the Credit Risk Management team for the 2022 and 2023 summers and the Fall 2023 semester. I have been a Student Worker for ISU’s Vice President of Finance and Planning since my freshman year. Through my involvement with the Katie School and Gamma Iota Sigma, I have had many opportunities to attend conferences for various organizations in the insurance industry which has not only prepared me for interviews and networking, but also guided me toward the line of business I will be working in after graduation. Not only did my time spent at conferences prepare me with a base line of knowledge on some of the more niche areas of the industry, it also allowed me to find where my personality best aligns with others, which in turn gave me the confidence when choosing where to accept for full-time employment. I will be forever grateful for the gracious opportunities extended to me and hope to repay the favor to future students as alumni have done for me.

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed

I have received the overrides for the CPCU 520 and CPCU 551 courses since I passed the corresponding FIL classes. I am currently enrolled in the CPCU 540 course and will be taking the exam this Spring semester.

Community Involvement During College

As a member of Chi Omega, I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering and fundraising for Make- A-Wish Illinois throughout my time in college. The opportunities I have had through Chi Omega’s participation with the Make-A-Wish organization has allowed me to meet and get to know wish kids from the BloomingtonNormal area, showing me first-hand the immense impact our efforts make in their lives.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

As a member of Gamma Iota Sigma, I have participated in many different events both as a normal member as well as a member of the executive board. Now I sit as the Director of Publicity/Historian where I have been challenged in many ways as I never thought of myself as the most artistic person, however, I have grown immensely in my abilities to use digital marketing tools and have found a new outlet for my creativity. Not only has Gamma Iota Sigma opened many doors for me, it has also contributed to my personal and professional development greatly, a favor I hope to return as an alumni.

Career Goals

One of the first is to earn my CPCU, a goal of which I have already made progress towards and hope to have completed within my first couple of years in the industry. From there, I will be able to focus on other things like my involvement in different professional organizations where I will hopefully earn a spot on the executive board. I enjoy leading others and while I know it will probably be a while in my career before I have people reporting to me, I see the professional organizations as a great way for me to enhance and refine my leadership abilities.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: Mattoon, IL

Major: Double Major in RMI and Finance

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma -- Director of Recruitment & Outreach

Officer or leadership role in other organizations -- Bicycle Act Captain in the Gamma Phi Circus

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 25 – Katie School Alumni/Student Golf Outing

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Designation Info Session w/ Dr. Bisco

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 8 – Gamma Picnic

September 11 – Cards for Military Families

September 12 – 1st General Meeting

September 13 – Katie School Advisory Board Meeting

September 19 – Introduction to Dinner Etiquette

September 20 – DP Dough Fundraiser

September 21 – Meet the Firms

September 27 – Clean Our Street

September 27-29th GIS Annual Conference

October 3 – GIS 2nd General Meeting

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 16 – Country Financial Presentation

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 24 – Bake Sale

November 2 – Central IL CPCU I Day

November 11-15th – Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

November 27 – Dog Toy Making

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

December 8 – State Farm Headquarters Visit

Gamma Mentorship Program

Gamma Buddy Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Katie School International Inter 2023 – Zurich, Switzerland; WSIA Extreme Risk Takers Symposium 2023 attendee; WSIA Extreme Risk Takers Symposium 2024 attendee

Insurance Licensing, Professional Designations, Exam Parts Completed or Passed Two CPCU waivers

Community Involvement During College

While attending Lake Land College, I worked 15-20 hours per week at my local Amazon Warehouse. After transferring to ISU, I now hold a part time job at the local YMCA as a lifeguard.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

I am heavily involved with Gamma Iota Sigma and serve on the executive board as a co-director of recruitment and outreach. I am also very involved with the Gamma Phi Circus at ISU, in which I hold a leadership position as the bicycle Act Captain.

Career Goals

Upon graduating from Illinois State with a bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance and finance, I plan to start my career as a Property and Casualty Underwriter.

EMILY VESPER

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Hometown: St. Charles, IL

Majors: Risk Management/Insurance and Finance

Leadership Roles

Mentor in the College of Business Mentor/Mentee Program, Assistant to Director of Fundraising for Women in Business Mentor in Women in Business Alumni Relations Chair in Gamma Phi Beta

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2023

August 29 – Festival ISU

August 30 – Designation Info Session w/ Dr. Bisco

September 5 – New Member Ice Cream Social

September 14 – Chicagoland Risk Forum

September 19 – State Farm Life Presentation

September 19 – CNA: Women in Insurance

September 19 – Introduction to Dinner Etiquette

September 20 – DP Dough Fundraiser

October 3 – Chubb Day Lunch and Learn

October 4 – WSIA Presentation

October 9 – Global Insurance Fraud

October 18 – Cards for Military Families

October 18 – Assurance Lunch & Learn

October 24 – Bake Sale

October 25 – Core Specialty Presentation

October 27 – AIG Lunch and Learn

November 2 – Central IL CPCU I Day

November 7 – Aon Day Lunch and Learn

November 8 – Culver’s Risk Manager Presentation

November 8 – Dinner w/ Culver’s Risk Manager

December 5 – GIS 4th General Meeting

Gamma Mentorship Program

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience/Industry Involvement

Program Management Intern at Captive Resources, LLC (Itasca, IL)

Student Receptionist in The ISU Student Involvement Office (Normal, IL)

Bag Room Attendant and Pro Shop Shift Leader at The Hawk County Club (St. Charles, IL)

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Gamma Iota Sigma Women In Business

COB Mentor/Mentee Program

Gamma Phi Beta

A member of ISU’s victorious team in the 2024 Selective Insurance Agency Management Competition, which clinched the national championship

Chicago Northwest Suburban Chapter of CPCU Scholarship 2023 Winner

Redbird Professional Speed Interview Competition

2023 5th place of 60

Redbird Professional Speed Interview Competition 2022 6th place of 67

Career Goals

Upon graduation, I will start my career as a Program Coordinator at Captive Resources, LLC in Itasca, IL. I aim to excel in captive insurance management and operations, while actively expanding my network through industry events and associations. Additionally, I plan to pursue opportunities for continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with evolving regulations, market trends, and best practices in captive insurance by receiving my CPCU.

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