Fall 2011
Presented by:
Neeley Fellow Student Organization
-Alumni Relations Committee
&
Dr. Beata Jones
Memories sweet, comrades true
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First off, welcome to the newly revamped Fellows Alumni Newsletter.
Through this publication it is our goal to keep all former Fellows as
up to date and connected back to the program as possible.
This fall the Fellows have been hard at work with seniors working on
thesis projects and beginning to pave their respective career paths.
Juniors have been working with non-profits from around the area and
are off to a great start on service learning projects, and the sophomores have started strong making the transition from TCU freshman
to Neeley Fellow.
I hope this reaches you in good health and good spirits. If there is
anything else you would like to see in the next publication please let
myself or Dr. Jones know. Feel free to contact me personally by cell
phone or email, as I have listed my information below. Thanks and
enjoy!
Sean Shahkarami
VP of Alumni Relations
(682) 551-1819
sean.shahkarami@tcu.edu
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Congratulations to the Neeley Fellow class of 2011 and the newest members of
Neeley Fellow Alumni! On behalf of the faculty, staff, and all others involved in
the Fellows program, we wish you all the best of luck in all of your future
endeavors.
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Reiterating the sentiment from my last letter in the spring, 2011 is quite a
remarkable year for the Neeley Fellows Program. To brag on the current seniors, we
swept the Mr. & Miss TCU Competition, have 9 already employed or accepted into
graduate programs for post-graduation, and have begun research on numerous
thesis topics. In fact, the Senior Class is leaving behind quite a legacy:
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5 Sorority & Fraternity Presidents
2 new organizations established with Neeley Fellows leadership:
TCU SportsNet & Ignite
Presidents of Campus Organizations, including TCU Ambassadors
Student Government Leaders
Frog Camp Directors
The Junior & Sophomore Classes, however, are already blazing new trails. They
have won case competitions, started entrepreneurial ventures, and set a new
standard for service learning projects. Rather than coordinate with different nonprofit organizations each year, the program has established a Social Investment
Portfolio to build involvement with a set number of organizations. In fact, through
work with the Pro Players Foundation, the Neeley Fellows program has now
developed a sustainable relationship with the Texas Rangers and their respective
foundation.
Just recently, I traveled to Phoenix, AZ to speak on behalf of the program and the
John V. Roach Honors College at the National Collegiate Honors Conference. We are
beginning to gain national recognition, which is helping our recruiting efforts. The
Class of 2015 is the most highly praised in TCU history, and we are hosting
networking receptions and honors events to obtain the top talent.
We look forward to having some of you return to campus for an alumni panel,
preparing us for what lies ahead in the working world. Please continue to stay in
touch with the program, and thank you all for building such a strong foundation for
the program. Best of luck with all your endeavors!
Go Frogs!
-Sara Deatherage
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As always, the new Fellows class set new records for GPA and SAT scores. They come
from all over the globe and represent various backgrounds and walks of life. They are
listed individually on the next page with selected information and their email addresses, so feel free to reach out to any who you might feel connected to whether it be
through fraternity/sorority bonds or other extracurricular activities. Lastly, we say congratulations to all the new Fellows! You have a long, but fun and educational road
ahead!
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Name: Yatin Agarwal
Name: William Dace
Major(s): Finance & Economics
Major(s): Accounting & Finance
GPA: 3.89
GPA: 3.97
Other Activity: Chancellor’s Leadership
Program
Other Activity: Pi Kappa Phi
Email: yatin.agarwal@tcu.edu
Email: william.dace@tcu.edu
Name: Brooks Anthony
Name: Lindsay Dixon
Major(s): Accounting
Major(s): Marketing
GPA: 3.93
GPA: 3.93
Other Activity: Pi Kappa Phi
Other Activity: Pi Beta Phi
Email: b.w.anthony@tcu.edu
Email: d.l.dixon@tcu.edu
Name: Taylor Baker
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
GPA: 3.93
Other Activity: Beta Upsilon Chi
Email: taylor.baker@tcu.edu
Name: John Eastman
Major(s): Finance
GPA: 3.70
Other Activity: Phi Kappa Sigma
Email: john.eastman@tcu.edu
Name: Blaire Butler
Name: Lindsay Faulkner
Major(s): Business & Spanish
Major(s): Business & Spanish
GPA: 3.89
GPA: 3.77
Other Activity: Zeta Tau Alpha
Other Activity: Alpha Chi Omega
Email: b.butler@tcu.edu
Email: l.m.faulkner@tcu.edu
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Name: Madison Grigsby
Name: Katie Kolepp
Major(s): Entrepreneurial Management
& Finance
Major(s): Accounting & Supply and
Value Chain Management
GPA: 3.80
GPA: 3.78
Other Activity: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Other Activity: Alpha Chi Omega
Email: m.c.grigsby@tcu.edu
Email: katie.kolepp@tcu.edu
Name: Rachel Humphries
Name: Evan Lang
Major(s): Marketing
Major(s): Entrepreneurial Management & Finance
GPA: 4.0
Other Activity: Alpha Delta Pi
Email: r.humphries@tcu.edu
GPA: 3.89
Other Activity: Pi Kappa Phi
Email: e.lang@tcu.edu
Name: Steven Imaizumi
Name: Michelle Lutzky
Major(s): Business
Major(s): Finance & Marketing
GPA: 3.70
GPA: 3.79
Other Activity: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Other Activity: Zeta Tau Alpha
Email: steven.imaizumi@tcu.edu
Email: michelle.lutzky@tcu.edu
Name: Chloe Johnson
Name: Brianna Mckay
Major(s): Accounting & Finance
Major(s): Marketing
GPA: 3.88
GPA: 3.70
Other Activity: Frog Aides
Other Activity: Sigma Kappa
Email: c.johnson2010@tcu.edu
Email: Brianna.mckay@tcu.edu
Name: Leah Klein
Name: Katie Neuberger
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
GPA: 3.74
GPA: 4.0
Other Activity: Alpha Chi Omega
Other Activity: Alpha Chi Omega
Email: l.klein@tcu.edu
Email: k.neuberger919@tcu.edu
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Name: Preston Oliver
Name: Lauren Sharp
Major(s): Business
Major(s): Business
GPA: 3.90
GPA: 3.66
Other Activity: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Other Activity: Chi Omega
Email: preston.oliver@tcu.edu
Email: l.sharp@tcu.edu
Name: Alyssa Paneri
Name: Michael Smith
Major(s): Marketing & Fashion
Merchandising
Major(s): Marketing
& Entrepreneurial Management
GPA: 3.59
GPA: 3.70
Other Activity: Pi Beta Phi
Other Activity: Pi Kappa Phi
Email: alyssa.paneri@tcu.edu
Email: m.f.smith@tcu.edu
Name: Hannah Pohler
Name: Allison Sterling
Major(s): Entrepreneurial
Management
Major(s): Accounting & Finance
GPA: 3.93
Other Activity: Pi Beta Phi
GPA: 3.77
Other Activity: Alpha Chi Omega
Email: a.sterling@tcu.edu
Email: h.g.pohler@tcu.edu
Name: Brent Pulliam
Name: Erin Terry
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
Major(s): Business
GPA: 3.77
GPA: 4.0
Other Activity: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Other Activity: Kappa Alpha Theta
Email: b.l.pulliam18@tcu.edu
Email: erin.terry@tcu.edu
Name: Matthew Riesen
Name: Riley Tigert
Major(s): Business
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
GPA: 4.0
GPA: 3.88
Other Activity: Pi Kappa Phi
Other Activity: Pi Beta Phi
Email: matthew.riesen@tcu.edu
Email: r.k.tigert@tcu.edu
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Name: Kaity Wegen
Major(s): Entrepreneurial
Management & BIS
Name: Mackenzie Workman
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
GPA: 3.87
GPA: 3.92
Other Activity: Chancellor’s
Leadership Program
Other Activity: TCU Leaps
Email: m.workman@tcu.edu
Email: k.wegen@tcu.edu
Name: James Williams
Name: Tyler Yarnell
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
Major(s): Finance & Accounting
GPA: 3.75
GPA: 3.90
Other Activity: Pi Kappa Phi
Other Activity: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Email: james.a.williams@tcu.edu
Email: tyler.yarnell@tcu.edu
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TCU held its fall Career and Inten Expo Wednesday, September 21st accommodating an incredible 108 employers. Businesses ranging from fast food gurus InN-Out Burgers to representatives from Deloitte and Lockheed Martin were all in
attendance at the event
Hundreds of students flocked to the event and were able to consult with the
companies about possible jobs and internships. A list of each company, along
with the positions they were looking to fill and the majors necessary, was provided to students beforehand, which allowed us to narrow in on the booths that
were most interesting to us. Representatives from each institution then provided information about their company and the type of people they are looking to
hire. It was a very insightful and informative event for students of all grade levels.
Being a Fellow allowed us to distinguish ourselves among the crowd. Many
companies already knew about the program and were very impressed by the
caliber of students involved in it. For sophomores, this was our first opportunity
to see how people outside of TCU regarded the Fellows program and we were
pleasantly surprised to learn the weight that it carries among employers.
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Fellows Family Tree: 2009-2014
2009 Fellows
Grand-GrandGrand-Grand
Big
2010 Fellows
GrandGrandGrand Big
Brandon Chamberlin - Accenture
Adam Goodlett
–
Law School-U of
Oklahoma
2011 Fellows
2012 Fellows
Grand-Grand
Big
Grand Big
Pete ChapmanJP Morgan
Kristen Chapman –
American Airlines
Mariana MoralesCementos Progreso
Ashley Homsher –
Q Investments
Corey Rollins –
Mission Trip
Caleb Slavin –
Lockheed Martin
Lizzie Dow –
Fidelity Investments
Maddison GrigsbyTeach For America
Catherine Anderson – Ernst
& Young
2014 Fellows
Big
Little
Carson Bassett
– BP
Nate Arnold –
The Richards
Group
2013 Fel-
Chase Bruton
Brandon Fawks
John Eastman
David Lindow
Josh Simpson
Taylor Baker
Will Jung
Matt Riesen
Jennifer Michael
Alyssa Paneri
David Bower–
AXA Advisors
Peyton Bryant–
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Buckley–
ResearchNow
Marcus Roper
Jacob Broom
Carrie Patterson
Riley Tigert
Megan Philipp–
Gus Bates
Adam Wilson –
Law School-U
California, Hastings
Ryan Wilson –
PWC
Mark McGlothlin
Ryan Hoff–
Justin Paxton
Stephens Inc.
James Zodrow
Wardah Haseeb
–
Jennifer Braatz –
ISN
Lockheed Martin
Rovina D'Souza–
Ernst & Young
Sean Shahkarami
Steven Imaizumi
Yajing Yang
Mackenzie Workman
Monika Sadarangani
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Jodi Settle –
JP Morgan
Logan Smith –
AT&T Performing
Arts Center
Vanessa Perets KPMG
Kristy Huber–TCU
MAc
Lindsay Ray –
Laura Fanta–
TCU Admissions
ACME Brick
Meagan Wayland –
PwC
Leslie Taylor –
Danielle Coker –
Nestle
Ernst & Young
Robert Strong –
Sequel Holdings
Goldman Sachs
Blanchard
Schaefer PR
Lauren Farrelly–
Prudential Capital
Group
Cami Hamann –
KPMG
Ernst & Young
Dan Plate –
Scott Boston –
Jefferies
Bank of America
Megan Fricke
Rachel Humphries
Alex Meinert
Brianna McKay
Sammie Phillips
Arielle Austin
Allison Sterling
Callie Montgomery
Hannah Pohler
Will Hopper
William Dace
Ben Ji
Yatin Agarwal
Bethany
Gorham
Katie Neuberger
Andrew Boaz
Evan Lang
Katie Russell
Kaity Wegen
Katelyn Badger
Katie Kolepp
Keziah Zacharia
Caroline Dixon
Scott Miller
Sam Maher–
American Airlines
Melissa Walton
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Chloe Johnson
Bailey Lang–
Spencer Finch–
Nomura
Jarrod Cox-
Hannah Morris
Katelyn Fischer–
Deloitte
Max Harris–
Barclays
Riley Kiltz
Alexa Gonzalez
Gregg Vickers
Riley Powell –
Deloitte
Lyndsey McClelland
Holly BagzisALDI
Emily Taylor –
Texas Tech MAc
Marcy Harvey
Allison Hemer
Montse Sole
Gimenez –
Consorcio Cargo
and Logistics
Sara Deatherage
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Melissa Melcher –
Bekah Dale –
The Richards
Group
The Richards
Group
Jared Meadows –
Clayton Dude -
XTO Energy,PwC
KPMG
Molly Johnson
Erin Terry
Matt Gomez
Madison Grigsby
Brittany Walker–
Nike
Karlene Tipton
John Metzinger–
Ernst & Young
Walter Sanders
Blaire Butler
Lauren Levi
Danielle Belanger –
Katy Trlica –
Accenture
PwC
Michelle Lutzky
Abby Osvog–
McGarry Bowen
Kelsey Phelps
Lindsay FaulknerLeah Klein
Kristen Schropp –
Karina Mercer –
Kiewit
Ernst & Young
Faith Anne Pustmueller–
Ernst & Young
Moriah Sallis
Margaret Brust
April Taylor –
UNLV-Masters in
Public Administration
Kate Putney–
Addi Hall –
Gus Bates
Teach For America
Lindsay Dixon
Mackenzie Beecherl –
Lauren Quiroz–
Kassie Schmid –
TPG
PwC
Erik Yohe –
Ryan McCrory –
Hilltop Holdings
Lazard
Range Online Media
Jake Rehtmeyer–
TCU
Ashley Vander
Linde
Lauren Sharp
Logan Luzzo
Brent Pulliam
Garrett Lucas
Brooks Anthony
Rick Settle
Preston Oliver
Katherine Joliffe
Jeff Parent
Andy Points
Jason Hartman –
Prudential Capital
Tim Halperin –
T.J. Shepherd–
Range Online
Media
Teach for America
Todd Gonzales
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What the program means to sophomore Neeley Fellow Katie Neuberger
Hi, my name is Katie and I am one of the thirty-two new members that make up
the Neeley Fellows Class of 2014. Ever since my freshmen year, I have aspired
to be a part of this prestigious program. Between the small class sizes taught
by the top professors, the many great networking opportunities, and the international emphasis of traveling as a class together, it simply became I goal I
hoped to achieve.
Right now I am halfway through my first semester as a Neeley Fellow and I absolutely love it. Neeley Fellows is my family within the business school that is
going to mold me into the professional businesswoman I hope to be. I love the
connectedness of the program, such as the many juniors and seniors that have
offered to help the sophomores on difficult homework assignments and projects. I also enjoy walking into Smith each Monday at 4:45 only to see all ninety Fellows congregated in the lobby area before we all disperse into our different labs. It is one big community and we are there to encourage to support and
encourage one another.
I know my journey as a Neeley Fellow has just begun, but I cannot wait to see
what the future holds. I know from other students that the course load will be
challenging, but I am excited about the endless opportunities and possibilities.
I cannot wait to go to New York over spring break with the rest of the Fellows
class and I am excited to get to know my business peers.
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Celebrating the Generosity of Trisha Hillman-Philipp
Last semester, Trisha Hillman-Philipp, mother of former Neeley Fellow Megan
Philipp, greeted Senior Associate Dean of the Neeley School Dr. Bill Moncrief
and Neeley Fellows Director Dr. Beata Jones with an extraordinary and entirely
unexpected gift. Dr. Jones said that after the Neeley Fellows Graduation Banquet last May, “Megan’s mother walked up to a table where Dr. Moncrief and I
were standing. She surprised us by not only thanking us for the kind of a woman that Megan had become while in the program, but also by sharing with us
that she had established a scholarship in Megan’s name to benefit the Neeley
Fellows. Both Dr. Moncrief and I were truly taken aback. We were speechless
and then got emotional. We never think of the impact that the program has the
potential of creating and have never expected such a grand gesture.”
Hillman-Philipp’s extraordinary act of generosity was due in part to her daughter’s development in the Fellows Program. Like most sophomores entering the
Neeley Fellows Program, Megan Philipp was bright and accomplished, yet uncertain of the journey ahead. After three years of dedication to the program,
however, Megan was more certain of where she wanted life’s journey to take
her, and better prepared to confront the challenges of being a young professional. By her senior year, Megan was serving as President of AMA, interning at
Gus Bates Insurance & Investments (where she now works) and crafting a Senior Honors Thesis with her mentor and friend Dr. Grau. As a Fellow, Megan matured into a “confident young woman who knew exactly how she made a difference,” said Dr. Jones.
Megan said that the Fellows Program “prepared me for the business world and
taught me life lessons in responsibility, team work, and leadership. One of the
greatest aspects of the program was the group of friends I gained.” While the
tasks of the program were at times difficult, Megan believes that they
equipped her for job interviews and for interactions with clients and coworkers.
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The Fellows Program improved Megan’s confidence and taught her the importance of being bold and chasing after big opportunities.
“Getting into Fellows proved to me that sticking myself out there is always
worth the chance of getting to participate in something great,” said Megan.
“That continued to be true throughout the Fellows Program and even now. You
never know what you can learn from an opportunity to join a class, a club, or
participate on a committee. The more you put yourself out there the more people you will meet.”
Trisha noticed the transformation of her daughter into a confident, young woman. She said that the Fellows Program “broadened [Megan’s] thinking and
awareness” and provided Megan an opportunity to build life-long friendships,
both with students and professors. “Megan definitely gained confidence in herself and her abilities,” said Hillman-Philipp, largely because of “those special
and dedicated professors” who took an interest in her success.
Trisha has pledged to establish the Megan Elizabeth Philipp Scholarship, a
$50,000 endowed scholarship in honor of her daughter. Trisha said that she and
Megan’s father “are so grateful to TCU and the Neeley Fellows Program and we
wanted to give Megan a special graduation present that would have a lasting
impact on others while honoring her for her achievements.”
Megan said that her mom is a true believer in the Fellows Program and what it
has to offer. She is truly honored that her mom “gave such a gracious gift” and
very pleased “that it will help future Fellows students.” Once endowed, the Megan Elizabeth Philipp Scholarship will award approximately $2,500 a year to an
eligible Neeley Fellow, with second preference going to a business student.
The award will give future Fellows the opportunity to engage in experiential
learning, incredible networking, and memorable bonding experiences with lifelong friends.
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Dr. Moncrief said that “We are truly excited about the gift from the Philipp family. It is particularly gratifying that the family saw the value of the Fellows Program and witnessed changes in Megan as she was in it.”
Dr. Jones hopes that “the [scholarship] is a reflection on the quality of the experience that Megan had in the Neeley Fellows. The scholarship may be
viewed as an indicator of the value that the Neeley Fellows Program can create in the students who embrace it”—students like Megan.
We are all very grateful for Trisha’s deep-rooted belief in the Neeley Fellows
Program, and for her wonderful, generous, unexpected gift. On behalf of all of
us in the Neeley Fellows Program, we would like to say thank you to Trisha
Hillman-Philipp. Your generous contribution will continue to make a difference
in the program and in the lives of Fellows for generations.
Megan Philipp and family at the Neeley Fellows graduation luncheon
By: Josh Simpson
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This is a new page that I thought you all might enjoy. This past year I started my own
business, a text message and social media marketing service called BuzzWhere.
While doing research for my start-up I stumbled upon a few books that I believe may
be worth sharing.
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is the biography of
the iconic CEO of Apple. Beginning from the time of
his birth and adoption up until the time of his death
Steve Jobs tells the life story of a deeply flawed yet
madly brilliant genius whose creations changed the
world and will continue to shape the future.
Viral Loop by Adam Penenberg is a great read for
anyone interested in learning about the evolution of
the web 2.0 world-and maybe even how to profit
from it. Penenberg studies some of the most
successful dot com companies and comes to the
conclusion that the most successful web start-ups
create something consumers want so much that
they share it with others, hence the formula for
creating a “viral loop”. This book has implications in
almost all areas of business including marketing,
BIS, finance, and even supply chain.
The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt is a business classic
and has been taught in many MBA classes for
years. It smoothly explains the mathematics and
philosophy behind the theory of constraints in an
easy to understand, well written novel. It tells the
story of Alex Rogo and how he saves his
manufacturing plant by implementing a vastly
more accurate cost accounting system. This book
would be great for anyone in accounting,
management, or supply chain.
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Alumni Events, Spring 2012
We would love to have you join us for the following events.
Please RSVP to b.jones@tcu.edu
Roadmap to Careers in Marketing: M 1/27, 9:00-2:00, BLUU (3rd floor)
Career Fair: W 2/15, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Rec Center
Tandy Exec. Speaker Series Breakfast: W 2/22, 7:30-9:00 a.m., BLUU Ballroom
w/ Elaine Agather, Chair & CEO of JPMorgan Chase in Dallas
Roadmap to Careers in Financial Services: F 3/9, all day, BLUU (3rd floor)
Fellows NYC trip: SU 3/18-W 3/21
NYC Alumni Reception: TBD (most likely: M 3/19, 6:30 p.m. Harbour Lights Restaurant)
Tandy Exec. Speaker Series Breakfast: T 4/17, 7:30-9:00 a.m., BLUU Ballroom w/Paul Kruse,
CEO of Blue Bell Creameries
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Neeley Fellow Past Events
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Thanks for all of your hard work in making Neeley Fellows a truly exceptional
program. I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and feel better connected to the
program through reading it. If you have any questions, comments, concerns,
or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Furthermore, if you are interested in the founding of the Neeley Fellow Alumni
Board please contact Jacob Barnes, Beata Jones, or myself. The Alumni
Board would be a vehicle for Fellows to stay connected to each other and to
the program post graduation.
So where ever this newsletter finds you; whether on an extended vacation in
Maui or on the 40th floor of an investment bank have a great day and when
you get the chance come back and see us!
Sean Shahkarami
VP of Alumni Relations
(682) 551-1819
sean.shahkarami@tcu.edu
Memories sweet, comrades true
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