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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Meet SET 2023 - 2024
Emily Fearing
Student Executive Team Co-Chair
Major: Management - Human Resources Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Read More Read LessHometown: Elk River
Fun Fact: Emily is terrified of all bugs
Why Emily joined SET: "I joined SET to bridge the gap between online and in-person students and provide more transparent communication with events and opportunities within the College of Business."
Graduation year: Spring 2024
Aidan Ryan
Student Executive Team Co-Chair
Major: Finance – Financial Planning
Minor: Philosophy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Read More Read LessHometown: Rochester, MN
Fun Fact: "I play the bagpipes!"
Why Aidan joined SET: “I joined SET to be a student advocate for positive change and growth within the COB. I wanted to be involved in creating new opportunities for students and connecting them with the fantastic resources we have on campus. I also wanted a chance to improve my leadership and collaboration skills.”
Graduation year: 2024
Sam Christensen
Major: Finance (Financial Planning and Insurance)
Minor: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Certificate: United Prairie Bank Integrated Business Certificate
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Graduation Date: May 2025
Hometown: Ethiopia
Fun Fact: "Shopping is my cardio."
Why Beemnet joined SET: "I joined SET because I am driven to make a positive impact within my college community. I have a robust Maverick Mindset, which means I am dedicated, ambitious, and have the ability to think outside the box. I wanted to be a part of a group of like-minded individuals who share the same passion for creating opportunities and fostering engagement within the college of business."
Graduation year: Spring 2025
Brandon Jackson
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Waconia, MN
Fun Fact: "I love to bake, and my favorite thing to make is chocolate chip cookies!"
Why Abby joined SET: "I joined SET because I enjoy being a COB student and am always looking for opportunities where I can be more involved. I want to provide students with real-world experiences and leave a positive impact on the COB."
Graduation year: May 2024
Hometown: Sleepy Eye, MN
Fun Fact: Maya grew up on a 4th generational farm
Why Maya joined SET: "I joined SET because it gives me the opportunity to make an impact on the College of Business."
Graduation Date: May 2026
Hometown: Mankato, MN
Fun Fact: "I love to cook. My signature dish is homemade spaghetti and a medium-rare steak. Also, I like GOLF."
Why Victor joined SET: "I joined SET because I want to make the life of COB students a little easier. Also, I want to build and develop professional relationships and polish my teamwork and leadership skills."
Graduation: 2024
Collin Windorski
Major: Double major in Business Management and Finance
Certificate: Business Analytics
Read More Read LessHometown: Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Fun Fact: Collin is a twin.
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."
Graduation Date: May, 2027
Jack Wohnoutka
Major: Business Management
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
