Presidents' Roundtable
The Presidents' Roundtable is a program for presidents, executive members, and directors of clubs and organizations within the Walker College of Business that offers student leaders exclusive professional development opportunities. Participants collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities to promote their respective clubs, organizations, and associations. Learn more.
Staff Liaison: Abby Brannen, brannenaj@appstate.edu
Business-Oriented Clubs, Organizations, and Associations
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Lubna Nafees, Faculty Advisor
Lindsey Ford, President
Kayli Hinson, VP of Marketing
Alex Jenkins, VP of Outreach & Communication
The American Marketing Association is committed to giving students a link to the business world through quality speakers from diverse industries. AMA also gives students the opportunity to participate in both professional and social activities. The organization is open to all students who have an interest in business and marketing in general.
Appalachian Information Technology Professionals (AppITP)
Faculty Advisors: Scott Hunsinger, Chris Taylor
Daniel Mejia, President
Alexa Davis, Vice President
Wyatt McGirt, Secretary
Chloe Simmons, Treasurer
Dylan Bowie, Webmaster
Alexander Francis and Alan Sonato-Ruiz, Officers Elect
The Appalachian Information Technology Professionals is open to all students interested in information technology, specifically those who wish to diversify their portfolio and network with peers and other like-minded professionals. Additionally, we host several guest speakers throughout each semester, most of whom are recruiters from Fortune 500 companies, looking to hire for internships and full-time employment opportunities.
Appalachian Investment Club
Faculty Advisor: Sam Kaufman
President: Ethan Greene, greeneep1@appstate.edu
Vice President: Will Langleland, langelandwj@appstate.edu
Treasurer: Matt Adkins, adkinsms@appstate.edu
Secretary: Kevin Olmsted, olmstedkl@appstate.edu
The Appalachian Investment Club is dedicated to investing in knowledge, strategy, and personal development. Beyond finance, the true investment is about growth. We aim to create a community where knowledge can become an opportunity. Whether it's mastering markets, optimizing finances, or building connections, we empower members to make informed decisions for a successful future.
App State Real Estate Club
President: Charles Himan, himancc@appstate.edu
Advisor: Jesse Vinson, vinsonjp@appstate.edu
President: Alen Voorhees
VP of Marketing & Communications: Quinn Minton
VP of Event Planning & Logistics: Summer Rutherford
App State Real Estate Club brings together students who are interested in real estate to learn and build life-long connections. The club invites real estate figures around the region to speak to members and give them opportunities to ask engaging questions to learn from their experiences. People who have never learned about real estate to real estate experts are welcome.
Appalachian Supply Chain Club
Faculty Advisors: Laura Brewer, Daman Palmer
President: Ty Hudson
The objective of the ASCC is to promote supply chain management by offering student members the chance to interact with industry professionals, while promoting career and professional development with networking and community involvement.
Association of Student Entrepreneurs (ASE)
Faculty Advisor: Erich Schlenker, schlenkere@appstate.edu
President: T'ka Moore, mooretr3@appstate.edu
Finance Director: Connery Martin, martincg3@appstate.edu
The purpose of the Association of Student Entrepreneurs is to: 1) provide an organization for college students who have the passion to found, construct and operate their own successful company; 2) promote inspiration, creativity and expertise on how to start and/or operate a successful company; and 3) encourage students to interact with businesses, Appalachian faculty and other students with similar ambitions.
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Beta Alpha Psi
Brian Hasson, Faculty Advisor
Kaelyn Leggett, President
Alex Olsen, Executive Vice President
Greg DeVoe, Secretary
Chris Massey, Treasurer
Hayden Petrick, VP of Candidate Recruitment
Noah Jamison, VP of Community Service
Jake Redner, VP of Fundraising
Mark Calugar, VP of Media & Communications
Beta Alpha Psi is the International Honorary Organization for Financial Information Professionals. The purposes of Beta Alpha Psi are to help prepare accounting students for a career in accounting, develop communications skills, provide opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals, encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility and to aid students in finding a job. Learn more at accounting.appstate.edu, engage.appstate.edu, and asubap.weebly.com.
Collegiate Sales Society
Faculty Co-Advisors: Bonnie Guy, Barrett Garner
Kenley Cannon, President
Aiden McGuire, Vice President
Carmen Concepcion, Vice President of Finance
Nick Clinton, Vice President of Marketing
Ryan Hopkins, Vice President of Recruiting
The Collegiate Sales Society is the premier national collegiate sales organization creating lifelong leaders through sales education, networking, and career opportunities. Through events such as member mixers, the annual CSS Summit and Career Fair, Cold Calling Competitions in the Fall and Spring, webinars, mock interviews, lunch & learns, and a 3 module CSS Sales Certification, students will develop the "mindset, skill set, and tool set" necessary to obtain and succeed in desirable sales positions across numerous industries.
Executive Impact Club
Neel Das, Faculty Advisor, dasn@appstate.edu
Ed Hassler, Faculty Advisor, hassleree@appstate.edu
Emily Charlip, President, charlipe@appstate.edu
Ethan Turner, Vice President, turnereg4@appstate.edu
The purpose of Executive Impact is to provide opportunities for professional growth to the community of MBA students at Appalachian State. These experiences include networking, learning and hearing from local professionals, participating in intramural sports, and serving the community through different projects. Through these opportunities, the club promotes a space for integrity, philanthropy, insight, networking, and balance to be at the forefront.
Finance Student Association
Justin Cox, Alex Holcomb, Faculty Co-Advisors
Hope Cable, Alex Leatherwood, Co-Presidents
Avin Patel, Vice President
Brooke Austin, Treasurer
Grace Munsell, Social Media Chair
The Finance Student Association (FSA) is open to all students. Our main goals are to better acquaint our members with the many banking and finance career opportunities and promote networking with finance professionals. Our guest speakers, who are often alums, discuss topics such as investments, commercial banking, and corporate finance.
Website
Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate
Faculty Advisor: Colby Carr, carrcd@appstate.edu
President: Shanoaha Locklear, locklearhs@appstate.edu
Vice President: Brandon Entsminger, entsmingerbe@appstate.edu
Formerly Phi Beta Lambda, Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate is the collegiate division of the national FBLA association. The organization's main focus is business and leadership development. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. App State FBLA members participate in leadership and professional development programs, competitive events, and community service activities.
Gamma Iota Sigma
David Marlett, co-Advisor, marlettdc@appstate.edu
Dillon Waschenbach, co-Advisor, waschenbachd@appstate.edu
Oliver Fogle, President, fogleot@appstate.edu
Jack Cuddy, Vice President, cuddyjf@appstate.edu
Gamma Iota Sigma is an organization for students interested in the field of risk management and insurance. The organization's purpose is to introduce members to opportunities available in the fields of insurance and risk management through various activities, events, guest speakers and travel.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Association (HTMSA)
The purpose of HTMSA is to offer a fun learning environment for hospitality students. Also, the club prepares students for the future through guest speakers and recruiting opportunities.
Faculty Advisor: Danni Capps
Ashlyn Schipper, President
Haley Cotton, Vice President
Riley Jackson, Secretary
Student chapter of the IMA
Kim Zahller, Faculty Advisor
Biance Gonzalez-Torres, President
Holden Freeman, Vice President
Abby Justice, Head of Consulting
David Ulloa, Head of Philanthropy
Mackenzie Campbell-Hunt, Social Media Manager
Allie Hollis, Emelie Rodriguez, Cristina Sanchez, Rachel Trantham, Jaime Ziegenfuss Whitehead, Steering Committee Members
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) student chapter connects accounting, finance and business students on college campuses and helps members gain direct access to IMA professional members in their area. Membership is open to both accounting and non-accounting majors, all those interested in the accounting profession will be offered meaningful relationships, professional development and opportunities in the profession.
International Business Student Association (IBSA)
Meredith Pipes, Faculty Advisor
Ashleigh Burns, President
Jade Gil Zaccarelli Zonato, Vice President
Leo Petriaev, Marketing Chair
Mya Cobb, International/Club Advisor
Ian Raj, Finance Chair
Sofia Tomal, Social Chair
Zoe Raj, Secretary
Damien Tomczyk, VP of Recruitment
Dylan Cowan, VP of Events
The purpose of the International Business Student Association is to expand student knowledge of global business and awareness of international issues and to serve as ambassadors of Walker College of Business International Programs and International Business within the university community.
Latino Hispanic Alliance
The Latin Hispanic Alliance (formerly known as the Hispanic Student Association) is dedicated to promoting awareness of Latin and Hispanic culture on Appalachian State's campus and in Boone, North Carolina. This is an organization for people who are of Latin and/or Hispanic origin AND for people who appreciate Latin and Hispanic culture. If you fall into one of these categories, then this is the club for you! Some activities include (but are not limited to): -- participation in Homecoming celebrations -- trips to local restaurants to eat and socialize -- annual Latin-Hispanic Heritage Festival -- Latin Dances -- Latin Flavor (Sabor Latino) potluck dinners -- community service for those of the High Country who are in need.
Jessica Castro Alvarez, President
Joanna Solorzano, Vice President
Nayely Mireles, Treasurer
Jaquelin Duran-Hernandez, Secretary
National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
Ash Morgan, Onur Ince, Faculty Co-Advisors
Ethan Grant, President
The National Association for Business Economics promotes interaction between economics majors and minors and between students and faculty. Activities include social gatherings, educational trips, and speakers regarding employment opportunities.
Website (Engage)
Website (Weebly)
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Bond Jones, Faculty Advisor
Abby Rini, President
Richard Knudson, VP of Administration
Maggie Bassinger, VP of Human Resources
Abby Maske, VP of Professional Development
Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) is the only national, co-ed, professional fraternal organization in sales, marketing and management. PSE can help you build your professional skills -- like interviewing, resume building, etiquette and personal branding. PSE can help sophomores and juniors establish themselves as professionals and land an internship. For seniors, PSE opens doors to career paths. Leadership opportunities include a range of director and executive board positions, and engaged membership means you won't have to worry about what you're doing when you graduate. PSE corporate connections include UPS, Fastenal, Northwestern Mutual, Merial and Citrix, among others.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Faculty co-Advisors: Kristl Davison, Jess Doll
Elizabeth Russell, President
Drew Sipe, Vice President
Leslie Goodman, Vice President of Information
Amy Hu, VP of Finance
Claire Parson, VP of Administration
Leah Uteg-Winkelman, VP of Operations
This club is a student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management - the world's largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. We are interested in new developments in the human resources area. SHRM is designed to provide students a variety of opportunities to meet and interact with business professionals and to learn more about the newest and most effective methods of dealing with human resources issues.
SHRM LinkedIn | SHRM national website
Student Sustainable Business Association
Student Sustainable Business Association, SSBA, empowers the next generation of students with the knowledge, resources, and networking opportunities necessary to integrate sustainability into their current and future endeavors by providing experiential learning through the real-world application of the best sustainable business practices.
SSBA Engage
Faculty co-Advisors: Nicholas Poggioli, Tammy Kowalcyzk
Tyler Nece, Co-President
Asher Fazal, Co-President
Amelia Griffith, Treasurer
Maddie Simmons, Creative Director
Transfer Student Association
The Walker College of Business Transfer Student Association's mission is to help transfer students integrate into the community and to provide opportunities for professional development.
Faculty Advisor: TC Diddle, diddletm@appstate.edu
President: Madison Hudgins, hudginsmm@appstate.edu
Vice President: Braden Dobyne, dobynebr@appstate.edu
Walker Fellows
Amanda Merritt, Advisor
Francisca Campos Galeas, President
The Walker Fellows serve as representatives to all constituents of the Walker College, including students, alumni, faculty/staff, and the business community, through service, events and academic programs. They are significantly involved in planning Walker student events and work to increase student awareness of networking opportunities available in the College.
Website
Affiliated organizations
Beans 2 Brew
Advisor: Sara Figlow, figlowse@appstate.edu
Mea Jenkins, Executive Director
Justin Schroeder, Executive Director
Clayton Lancaster, Operations Director
Harley Locklear, Research and Analytics Director
Meredith Massey, Catering Director
Claire Desmond, Supply Chain Director
Hunter Brown, Accounting Director
Savannah Faunce, Marketing Director
Lane Perkinson, Human Resources Director
Instagram | Facebook
Bowden Investment Group
Brandy Hadley, Faculty Advisor
Avin Patel, President
Quinten Kupka, Vice President
Abigail Ledford, BIG Update Editor
Rian Mofu, BIG Update Editor
Matt Adkins, Accountant
Jake Womble, Accountant
Matt Fleming, Economist
Carter Wylie, Economist
Makena Dubois, Industry Analyst
Kristina Moore, Industry Analyst
Ethan Greene, Risk Manager
Pearce Lowrey, Risk Manager
Instagram | Website
Team Sunergy
Women of Walker
The Women of Walker is a recommendation-based student program designed to prepare female students with essential skills needed for success in pursuing a career in business.
Advisor: Amy Odom, odomah1@appstate.edu
Website
Honorary Organizations
The following honorary organizations recognizes excellence among peers.
Alpha Iota Mu
Faculty Advisor: Scott Hunsinger
Alpha Iota Mu is an international honor society organized to recognize outstanding academic achievement in the field of information systems. Members of the Appalachian State University Chapter are students who have completed, or are in the process of completing an undergraduate program of study in the field of computer information systems. CIS majors with a 3.4 or greater overall GPA who have taken at least one CIS core course are invited to join the honor society.
Website
Beta Alpha Psi
See description above.
Beta Gamma Sigma
Administrator: Tracy Reed, reedtn@appstate.edu
Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honor society for graduates and undergraduates enrolled in business colleges accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Seniors, juniors and second-semester sophomores must be in the top 10 percent of the class; a graduate student in the top 20 percent. More information can be found at the Beta Gamma Sigma national website.
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Faculty Advisor: Mark Strazicich
Omicron Delta Epsilon is an economics honor society. Its annual induction ceremony is held in April.
Sigma Chi Mu Tau
Faculty Advisors: Steve Leon
Sigma Chi Mu Tau is a national honor society that recognizes academic merit and encourages leadership, ethical behavior and commitment to high standards in the pursuit of supply chain management excellence. Appalachian maintains the Beta Chapter of Sigma Chi Mu Tau.
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Sigma Iota Epsilon is an honorary fraternity for management majors. App State's chapter was installed in 1993-94.
Sigma Iota Epsilon national website.
Faculty Advisor: Tibi Ungureanu