Gamma Zeta’s 15’s – Congrats Guys!!
15s back in their freshman year
Most of the Gamma Zeta ’15’s will be graduating soon and I thought that all would like to see what they plan to do next. Many already have jobs or grad school lined up but some are still looking for a best fit. Please take a look through the list and if you have any ideas that you think would help, reach out to the guys individually and let them know how you can help.
Congrats to all of the 15’s and good luck to you as you move on to the next phase of your lives!!
Name: Samuel Less
Major: Accoutancy
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Plans after graduation:
I plan on getting my Master’s in Accounting Science this May. I started studying for my CPA in March and will complete the CPA examination process by October where I will start full-time at McGladrey LLP in Real Estate Assurance. My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: George Adams
Major: Accountancy
Home Town: Glenview, IL
Plans after graduation:
I am currently building a start-up company called StockClash LLC. It’s a website that allows users to compete with each other in fantasy stock competitions for a chance to win real cash prizes. Along with my fellow co-founders, I hope to work on this full time after graduation. My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: Kevin Breckenfelder
Major: Finance
Home Town: Bettendorf, IA
Plans after graduation:
I am working as an investment banking analyst at BMO Capital Markets in Chicago.
Name: Jacob Eble
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Mokena, IL
Plans after Graduation:
I plan on attending graduate school at the University of Michigan. I am actively seeking a summer Architecture internship. My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: Mark Giarelli
Major: Economics, Political Science and Business Minor
Home Town: Arlington Heights, IL
Plans after graduation:
Next year I will be working as a Market Search Manager for InSite Real Estate (Gerry Kostelny’s company). My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: Robert Kleinhans
Major: General Engineering
Home Town: Elmhurst, IL
Plans after graduation:
I will be starting June 8th working full-time for Strata Decision Technology in downtown Chicago. I will be a software implementation consultant for their decision support team. I plan on attending part-time MBA schooling within the next 5 years to study Information Technology and Data Analytics. My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: Michael Lazzaroni
Major: Agribusiness Markets & Management with Business Minor
Home Town: Barrington, IL
Plans after graduation:
I am actively seeking a full-time career in finance. I am waiting to hear back for a full-time decision from my summer internship as a CRN Data Intern with CME Group and recently interviewed with AIM.
Name: Jack McAndrew
Major: ACES Consumer Economics and Finance
Home Town: Park Ridge, IL
Plans after graduation:
I have started studying for my Series 7 certification, will soon begin studying for my Series 63 certification, and then will begin the process of obtaining CFP certification. Upon completion of my Series 7 I will begin work as a financial advisor at AXA Advisors.
Name: Brian Mulcrone
Major: Business Administration
Home Town: Western Springs, IL
Plans after graduation:
I will be interning with the Cincinnati Reds this summer. I plan to get a full-time position in Sports Marketing or Sponsorship Sales after I graduate in May 2016.
Name: Joseph Pearson
Major: Economics
Home Town: Park Ridge, IL
Plans after graduation:
I am actively seeking a position in the financial services, banking, insurance, and government sectors. My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: Jack Polancich
Major: Accountancy
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Plans after Graduation:
I am completing my undergraduate in May 2015 but I will come back for one year of graduate school. Afterwards I will take the CPA exam. This summer I have an internship doing forensic accounting with Meaden & Moore in Chicago. I was looking for either a forensic accounting job or an audit position. I have no experience in either field before this summer and do not fully know which I want to pursue as a career. My resume is part of the Resume Book.
Name: Spencer Stilitz
Major: Economics and Communication
Hometown: Lake Bluff, IL
Plans after graduation:
I will start work as a Business Delivery Specialist/Consultant with Aon Hewitt.
Name: Brett Williams
Major: Accountancy
Home Town: Schaumburg, IL
Plans after graduation:
I will be interning at McGladrey as a Risk Consulting Intern this summer, and then attending graduate school for my Master of Accounting Science degree at the University of Illinois.
Thanks to Sam Less for gathering this info!!
Gamma Zetas support Hope Center in Champaign
Gamma Zeta philanthropy goes beyond big events focused on raising large sums of money for big name charities. Often times the little organizations are the ones that need the help the most and it isn’t always on the financial side. In our case, the place that needed our help was in fact right in our own backyard, almost literally. The Hope Center Food in Champaign, IL was in desperate need of some renovation and upkeep. The interior was a worn down and the walls were in bad shape so we decided to step in. One of our very own Alumni and BOT member, Norm Bilsbury ’92, plays an active role in Hope Center and offered to have the undergraduate members of Gamma Zeta take a short time out of their weeks to help out. Over the course of three different days, the members of The Gamma Zeta Chapter put in over 60 hours of combined community service helping to paint the interior of the Hope Center in Champaign, Il. At the end of the week we were pleased to hear that our work had paid off and that the Hope Center was grateful for our help.
Michael Drai ’00 wins 2nd Annual “Tau Madness” NCAA Bracket Challenge
Congrats to Michael Drai ’00, Champion of the 2nd Annual “Tau Madness” NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket Challenge!! He wins $947 and his name will be displayed on the trophy at the chapter house. Bill Barry ’77 ($394) was 2nd and John Norton ’77 ($236) was third. Thanks to all who entered and helped raise over $1500 for the Gamma Zeta Traditions fund!! It was a lot of fun.
Good Luck Dave “Dske” Lauschke ’78! – Running for Alton School Board
Good luck to Dave ‘Dske” Lauschke ’78 who is running for re-election to the Alton School Board today!
Reinventing the Law Firm – Andrew Baker ’03
Andrew Baker ’03 to speak at Vanderbilt today on “Reinventing the Law Firm”. Great work Andrew!! –
Who Was Thomas Arkle Clark, Dean of Men?
Great article about Thomas Arkle Clark, our initiate #1 by Fran Becque, Ph.D., Fraternity and Sorority Historian. http://www.franbecque.com/2015/04/02/who-was-thomas-arkle-clark-dean-of-men/
Job opportunity from Chuck Villano ’89
We have a marketing position open up at our firm. If anybody has inside sales experience and the desire to make outbound calls to our clientele please give me a call or reply. Social media knowledge (FB and LI a plus). Tremendous opportunity for the right person. Could be a high two figure to three figure income opportunity. Contact Chuck directly with interest/questions –
Chuck Villano
Managing Partner
First Capital Financial
chuck.firstcapital@gmail.com
(312) 343-1020
The Little Sisters of the Maltese Cross
Throwback Thursday – The “Little Sisters of the Maltese Cross” circa late 60’s??
“Tau Madness” Standings effective March 30
Former GZ Worthy Master, Jim “Rufus” Hayes ’73 and his partner, Billy Hanson ’16 are looking good in the “Tau Madness” NCAA Bracket Challenge. First prize is about $900!! Think they’re rooting for Kentucky??
