The Student Executive Team (SET)

The Student Executive Team (SET) is a group of driven individuals who demonstrate a strong Maverick Mindset and help create COB events and networking opportunities for students to attend. While connecting with faculty and students to advocate for positive change, SET members also promote engagement through COB-offered programs to both current and prospective students. Through weekly team meetings, students brainstorm areas for improvement within the COB as well as host and involve themselves with events such as panels and presentations. Hear from SET members on why you should join the team:

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Photo of the 2024-2025 Student Executive Team

 

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Meet the 2024-2025 Student Executive Team

Maya Nelson

Student Executive Team Co-Chair

Major: Finance – Financial Planning
Minor: Accounting
Certificate: Business Analytics

Hometown: Sleepy Eye, MN

Why Maya joined SET: I joined SET to advocate for positive change and continuous growth within the College of Business. Being part of SET gives me the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' experiences by creating and connecting them with the amazing resources available on campus.

Fun Fact: I love to roller blade in the summer.

Graduation Date: May 2026

Jack Wohnoutka

Student Executive Team Co-Chair

Major: Business Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Hometown: Lakeville, MN

Why Jack joined SET: "I joined SET so that I could engage with other COB students and bring their feedback and ideas to faculty members to create real, effective, and desired improvements to the College of Business."

Fun Fact: "I have dislocated my shoulder 12 times!"

Graduation Date: May 2024

Collin Windorski

Major: Double major in Business Management and Finance
Certificate: Business Analytics

Hometown: Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Why Collin joined SET: "I joined SET because I saw an opportunity to play a part in my education and enjoyed the idea of making a difference across campus."

Fun Fact: Collin is a twin.

Graduation Date: May, 2027

Wael El Saadi

Major: Accounting and Human Resource Management

Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Why Wael Joined SET: "I wanted to be more involved and at the same time have an opportunity to make a positive impact within the College of Business, and being a part of this team is perfect for that."

Fun Fact: I was nearly blind until I got laser eye surgery.

Graduation Date: May 2026

Autumn Schwertfeger

Major: Business Management
Minors: Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Certificate: Integrated Business Experience

Hometown: Mankato, MN

Why Autumn joined SET: I joined SET to grow my leadership skills and make a difference in the College of Business.

Fun Fact: I can play the guitar!

Graduation Date: May 2025

Reese Prellwitz

Major: Finance - Financial Planning

Hometown: Bloomington, MN

Why Reese joined SET: I joined SET to have an opportunity to have my voice be heard to make a positive change in the College of Business. Being in this position allows me to be more involved and develop my leadership skills to create new opportunities for students, giving them the ability to reach their goals.

Fun Fact: I have a fear of heights but decided to conquer it by going cliff jumping.

Graduation Date: May 2025

Lilian Pope

Major: Marketing
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Certificates: Integrated Business Experience and Business Analytics

Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota

Why Lily joined SET: I joined SET to deepen my involvement in the College of Business and collaborate with motivated, like-minded individuals. I want to contribute to the growth and success of the College of Business at MSU!

Fun Fact: I did theatre in high school!

Graduation Date: May 2026

Rebekka Jay

Majors: Accounting & Agribusiness
Minor: Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Hometown: Hooper, NE

Why Rebekka Joined SET: I knew the best way to make a positive impact for the College of Business for students was to join the student leadership team for the college, that team being SET. I wanted a way to reach out to potential incoming students in the Midwest about our College of Business and the opportunities we have here. I also wanted to work on bringing more business partners to the university for students to meet with.

Fun Fact: I work for the MN Vikings

Graduation Date: May 2026

Major: Marketing
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Hometown: Dassel, MN

Why Mackenzie joined SET: I joined the student executive team, to develop my leadership skills, network with like-minded peers, and make a meaningful impact on the student experience. This role allows me to contribute to important initiatives while gaining valuable real-world experience.

Fun Fact: I survived a tsunami

Graduation Date: May 2027

Major: Business Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Certificate: Integrated Business Experience

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA

Why Tyler joined SET: I joined SET to help create an impact within the College of Business by joining like-minded people who are passionate about leadership and change.

Fun Fact: Half of my family lives in Germany!

Graduation Date: May 2026

Major: Political Science
Minor: International Business

Why I joined SET: To plan fun and helpful events for students to network and create connections in the business world!

Fun Fact: I won a national title in a high school business program when I was 15.

Graduation Date: May 2026

Double Major: International Business and Marketing with a IBE certificate

Hometown: Faribault, MN

Why Trina joined SET: I wanted to support and create meaningful changes within the COB, while joining a driven team motivated to make a positive difference in the student experience.

Fun Fact: I'm a licensed eyelash technician!

Graduation Date: May 2026

Past Members

  • Manav Mendonça ’22 - Chair Person
  • David Alimo ’22 - Chair Person
  • Paige Next ’22
  • Leonardo De Souza ’22
  • Kevin Perez ’22
  • Jacob Hess ’22
  • Nick Eull ’22
  • Baylee Sorenson ’22
  • Andrew Kienholz ’22 - Chair Person
  • Josie Sandford '23 - Chair Person
  • Ibrahim Ellahi '23
  • Joseph Fussy '23
  • Isaac Kenyon '23
  • Lauren Letnes '23
  • Emilee Thomas '23
  • Andrew Yogei '23
  • James Ziegeweid '23
  • Aidan Ryan '24 - Chair Person
  • Emily Fearing '24 - Chair Person
  • Victor Nguyen '24
  • Brandon Jackson '24
  • Abby Lundquist '24
  • Kally Meyer '24
  • Sam Christenson '24
  • Beemnet Gebremariam '25