Business Club Expo
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, Abby Brannen, Faculty Advisors
Carys Fouche-Skillin, President
Riley Kerr, Vice President
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
Bethany Hal, President
Steph Barker, Vice President
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
Sam Kaufman, kaufmansm@appstate.edu, Faculty Advisor
Charlie Shambli, President
Grayson Lucas, Vice President
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
Chris McNeil, Jo Anne Brandenburg, Ric Mattar, Faculty Advisors
Alen Voorhees, President
James Pope, Vice President
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
Laura Brewer, Daman Palmer, Faculty Advisors
Michael Crenshaw, President
Grayson Lucas, Vice President
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)
Erich Schlenker and Sara Figlow, Faculty Advisors
Evan Smith, Executive Director
Banks Fana, Deputy Director
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
Judi Billups, Advisor, billupsmj@appstate.edu
Ava McCracken, President, mccrackenab@appstate.edu
Kassidy Cota, Vice President, cotako@appstate.edu
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
Advisors: Michelle Brown, brownmd@appstate.edu; Jacqueline Tilton, tiltonjd@appstate.edu; Ed Hassler, hassleree@appstate.edu
President: Emma Charlton, charltoner@appstate.edu
Vice President: Trevor Prevette, prevettetw@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, Advisors
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
Charlie Fairchild, Vice President
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.
Danni Capps, Advisor, cappsdn@appstate.edu
Camryn Adkins, President
Lily Robichaud, Vice President
Student chapter of the IMA
Kim Zahller, zahllerka@appstate.edu, and Wenye Tang, Advisors
Jake Johnston, President, johnstonrj@appstate.edu
Morgan Cole, Vice President, colemb@appstate.edu
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.
Please contact Jake for info about meetings on the Boone Campus and Morgan for information on the Hickory Campus.
International Business Student Association (IBSA)
Meredith Pipes, Advisor
Ayla Solomon, President
Zoe Raj, Vice President
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.
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
Daniel Rios Arroyo and Percy Richardson, Faculty Advisors
Jessica Castro Alvarez, President, castroalvarezja@appstate.edu
Joanna Solorzano, Vice President, solorzanojm@appstate.edu
ALPFA is an organization dedicated to career development, leadership, and community. Through professional development meetings such as resume workshops, guest speakers, and career fair prep, ALPFA empowers Latino leaders to thrive in their prospective fields. Through ALPFA, leaders and professionals from around the country are connected in a premier network. All are welcome to join!
National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
Ash Morgan, Onur Ince, John Whitehead, Advisors
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.
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Bond Jones, Faculty Advisor
Abby Rini, President
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)
Kristl Davison, Jess Doll, Hunter Bass, Advisors
Delaney Clark, President
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
Nicholas Poggioli, Tammy Kowalcyzk, Co-Advisors
Tyler Nece, Kelsey Barden, Co-Presidents
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
Maxim Timperman, 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.
Affiliated organizations
App State Actuaries
A. Nii-Armah Okine, Advisor
Carolyn Coffey, President
Bright Uwakwe, Vice President
Engage
Beans 2 Brew
Erich Schlenker and Sara Figlow, Advisors
Savannah Faunce, Director
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Bowden Investment Group
Brandy Hadley, Faculty Advisor
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: Jackie Garner, garnerjn@appstate.edu.
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