Marketing Experience in St. Louis, MO

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This experience will connect you with some very prosperous executives in the field of marketing. Meet with the three founders that took a startup and built it into a multi-million-dollar company.

• Collaborate with multiple executives from the marketing team
• Experience St. Louis though a creative lens exploring branding from companies like Budweiser, The Gateway Arch, Evernorth Health, and the St. Louis Blues

Logistics

Experience dates: October 3-6, 2024 (Applications due September 6, 2024)

10 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for creatives, artists, writers, and entrepreneurs. Students that are looking for potential careers in marketing, videography, and branding.

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Matt Frauenhoffer (Iota Beta/Missouri State 2004)

Partner /Creative Director

Matt and two former colleagues started a small creative agency called Notion. It focuses on strategic design and creative storytelling.

Matt will help his clients bring their ideas to life focusing on effective design and visual presentations. Matt has a Master of Arts degree in writing at Missouri State University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree with honors in professional/technical writing (magna cum laude).

Wall Street Experience in New York City

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Visit and tour premier Wall Street investment banks and see their trading floors live in action. Understand the operation of security markets and the roles played by businesses, investors, and the sales and trading units of global investment banks.

• Learn about internships and graduate training programs.
• Meet with HR recruiters.
• Visit the New York Federal Reserve.
• Get a private tour of the 9/11 Memorial.
• Enjoy dinner in Manhattan with a special guest speaker.

Logistics

Experience Dates: October 16-18 (Application Due September 13, 2024)

10 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men with a keen interest in a potential career in investing, trading, and financial markets. Students focusing on macro-economics, global economics, finance and trade, and geopolitical events and drivers.

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Eric Jayaweera (Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz 1991)

Global EM Credit – Portfolio Manager

Eric is a 27-year veteran trader, portfolio manager, and business builder in the Emerging Markets (EM). He has lived and worked in London, New York, and Moscow, in a variety of senior risk taking and management roles. Eric ran EM bond trading globally for UBS Investment Bank, and for Goldman Sachs he ran EM bond trading for the Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, and Middle East regions. Earlier in his career also included a period in Moscow at Renaissance Capital.

Eric holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he achieved the Dean's List & Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, graduating in the top 10% of his class. Prior to Colombia, Eric received his BA in Economics from the University of California, at Santa Cruz, also graduating with honors. At UCSC, Eric was very active with his Theta Chi chapter (Theta Iota), as a charter member, and held leadership roles including President of the Chapter for the 1990-1991 school year. 

Sports Marketing Experience in Indianapolis, IN

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This experience will teach you about the dynamic world of working in professional sports. Gain insight into the business of sports through discussing sales, marketing, and financial aspects of a sports organization through meeting with team executives of the Indianapolis Colts.

• Learn about the various aspects of the business of sports.
• Recognize how the various operational units of the organization work together to create an exciting and entertaining experience for the fans and make a positive impact on the community.
• See it all put into action and enjoy a gameday experience.

Logistics

Experience Dates: November 8-10 (applications due October 11, 2024)

7 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men interested in marketing, accounting, and an overall passion for organizational leadership. Those seeking this opportunity should have aspirations for impacting communities while working in the sports industry.

Meet the Host

Jon Codalata, (Alpha Iota/Indiana 1999)

Director of Business Solutions at Indianapolis Colts

Jon is entering his fourth season with the Indianapolis Colts and is focused on all-things Partnerships. Having worked in sports marketing for 20+ years, he’s traveled the globe overseeing and working directly on programs in Formula One, NASCAR, IndyCar, College Sports and now the NFL. His current role sees him support the Colts Partnership department with a focus on growing their business both domestically and internationally.

Having held different leadership roles throughout his tenure, the opportunity to create solutions and drive meaningful impacts for partners and the Colts continue drive his passion and enthusiasm for his work. Jon holds a BS in Marketing and Operations Management from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington.

Music and Entertainment Experience in San Antonio, TX

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This experience will connect you with a variety of professionals in the entertainment industry. You will have the opportunity to meet with members of the development team and performers of the American a cappella group

• Explore the benefits of performing and creating music.
• Meet with managers, publishers, and producers to learn about various roles in the industry.
• Learn about social media and publicity.
• Experience San Antonio and attend a concert at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Logistics

Experience Dates: November 15–17, 2024 (applications due October 11, 2024)

10 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men interested in pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.

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Jerome Collins (Alpha Iota/Indiana 1998)

Singer

Jerome is a founding member of the professional a cappella group, Straight No Chaser that originated in 1996 at Indiana University. Straight No Chaser performs all over the world under the Atlantic record label. SNC has multiple hit albums. In 2009 they won the CARA award for Best Holiday Album (Holiday Spirits). SNC has collaborated with Sara Bareilles, Phil Collins, Elton John, Jason Mraz, Stevie Wonder, Kristen Bell, and Paul McCartney.  

Entrepreneurship Experience in Scottsdale, AZ

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Learn what it's like to bootstrap a business, raise capital, and build for over ten years. Work with the founders of the company to discover why most start-ups fail and how to avoid that fate. You will strategically plan, collaborate with other like-minded collegiate brothers, and discover what kind of leader you are.

• Strategic, operational & tactical planning sessions
• Value added selling sessions
• Leadership training exercises
• Meet the founders who collectively have 80+ years in entrepreneurship
• Experience sunny Scottsdale, AZ

Logistics

TBD

10 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men with a passion for entrepreneurship, business and creativity. Ideal candidates should be interested in challenging the status quo, and don’t shy away from a challenge, and looking to make a difference.

Meet the Host

Devin Cooley (Alpha Rho/Washington 2010) 

President & Co-Founder, SunTrac Inc

As SunTrac’s President and co-founder, Devin has overseen operations, logistics, product development, manufacturing and sales & marketing. He moved to Arizona after college to pursue a career in renewable and sustainable energy in 2011. In 2014, he founded SunTrac alongside his father, Theta Chi alumni from Zeta Epsilon ‘84.

SunTrac is a Renewable Cooling Technology that has created an innovative approach to commercial air conditioning systems, utilizing sustainable thermal technology. Since SunTrac’s inception in 2014, Devin and his team have taken their concept from the developmental stage to global reach and volume manufacturing. SunTrac products are now manufactured in Colombia & India, with presence in over 10 countries throughout Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.

Devin received his BA in Political Science, with a focus in International Political Economy, from the University of Washington.

Commercial Banking Experience in Cincinnati, OH

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Visit and tour Fifth Third Bank’s headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. Gain understanding of the operations of one of the largest consumer banks in the United States and the roles played by the stakeholders of the company.

• Learn about internships and graduate training programs.
• Meet with HR recruiters.
• Learn about cyber security, marketing, and global operations.
• Get a private tour of the operations center.
• Enjoy a Cincinnati Reds game with your hosts. 

Logistics

TBD

10 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men with a keen interest in a potential career in commercial banking, credit analyst, or information technology. Students focusing on finance, business administration, or accounting.

Meet the Host(s)

Phil Randsdell (Alpha Iota/Indiana 1997)

Senior Vice President

Phil has worked with Fifth Third Bank for twenty-five years starting in the Retail Management training program. Now he is a Senior Vice President and Treasury Management Payment Solutions Manager.

Phil is an experienced leader across multiple disciplines to elevate client relationships. He evaluates market conditions to optimize growth. Phil holds a Bachelor of Science focused in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington.

John Wargel (Alpha Iota/Indiana 1997)

Vice President - Senior Private Banker

John has worked with Fifth Third Bank since 1998. He works with Private Bank clients providing customized banking solutions.

John collaborates with affluent clients to help them articulate and achieve their financial goals. He holds a degree in Public Finance from Indiana University Bloomington.

Engineering and Construction Experience in Chicago

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• Learn about exciting career opportunities in the fields of engineering and construction
• Meet and network with executives from the Skender Construction team, discussing the process of bringing a project to life and touring sites.
• Gain expertise in new construction and renovations of office, healthcare, retail, multifamily and more. Clients include Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, PepsiCo, KraftHeinz, Northwestern Medicine, Salesforce, Indiana University Health and many more.

Logistics

TBD

10 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men interested in potential careers in engineering or construction.

Meet the Host

Justin Brown (Alpha Delta/Purdue 1997)

President & CEO, Skender Construction

Since joining Skender in 2005, Justin has led company-wide strategic growth initiatives, helping to expand market sector expertise and annual revenues, as well as working across all business functions to create sustainable value for the firm and its clients. Since his arrival, Skender has grown into one of the nation’s largest and most admired construction firms with annual revenues exceeding $400 million.

Justin brings more than 20 years of construction experience and has made particularly strong commitments to Skender’s customer service, employee growth, green building and project management innovation. Partnering with Skender’s executive leadership team and other senior stakeholders, Justin has helped drive forward the successful delivery of several strategic programs and business growth goals.

As one of Chicago’s top construction executives, Justin is a frequent speaker and media source, and actively participates in a variety of local organizations and philanthropies. Among them, he serves as an active member of The Economic Club of Chicago, Young Presidents’ Organization, HFS Chicago Scholars and the Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Committee, benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. He also serves on the board of directors for Skender Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on strengthening communities through funding, volunteering and partnering.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and building construction management from Purdue University.

Capitol Hill Experience in Washington, D.C

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If you are interested in politics or legislative practices, this experience is for you. You will have the opportunity to meet with professionals at a law firm, visit Capitol Hill, and get a personalized evening tour of Washington D.C.’s historical sites and monuments.

• Gain insight into potential careers in law.
• Have discussions and ask questions about the structure and operations of state and national politics.
• Participate in a lobbying exercise with real time feedback from the experts
• Learn about career opportunities in Washington D.C.
• Get a private tour the Capitol Building
• Explore our Nation’s Capital
  

TBD

20 spots available

Applicant profile:

Looking for men interested in careers in politics including lobbyist, lawyer, political scientist, consultant, or government official.

Meet the Host

Jamie Gregory

(Alpha Psi/Maryland 1983)

Government Affairs at Calfee Strategic Solutions

Jamie is a senior Government Affairs professional with more than 25 years of experience at the federal and state levels, with significant practice in the areas of issue advocacy, electoral campaigns, tax strategy and grassroots campaigns. He is well known as an expert on real estate, housing finance and insurance-related issues, and brings his wide range of experience to the firm's active Washington, D.C. lobbying practice.

The services Jamie offers to his government relations clients stretch past what other lobbyist firms might typically offer. Jamie assists his clients with reaching their organization's goals by keeping close tabs on their pressing federal issues. For example, he was able to secure much-needed CARES Act funding for a national organization through congressional support, which he developed through a targeted advocacy campaign involving both congressional and grassroots support.