This episode of MasterCast Students Only, features Mays Business School’s Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) students from the Class of ’23: Kendall Kelley, Technology Track; Meredith Senterfitt, Marketing Track; Ian Wyman, Tax Track; and Jonathan Zendejas, Finance Track. Students discuss what made them choose to continue beyond a bachelor’s degree with PPA and  why they chose their track. They also discuss their internships, plans after graduation and their favorite places to eat in...

Julie Orzabal, Director, Mays Executive MBA Program, is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Sociology. She joined Mays Business School in 1997 to launch the Mays Executive MBA Program. She assumed the role of Director in 2004 and has since seen the Mays Executive MBA Program achieve global ranking and recognition success with a strong and dedicated alumni network.   Descriptions: In this episode of MasterCast, Julie Orzabal, Director of the Mays Executive MBA Program,...

Jabot’ Colvin, Assistant Director of Employer Services at Mays Career Management Center,  discusses the role of the Career Management Center, the services it provides, and the benefits it offers to students. The Career Management Center is a resource for all students at Mays Business School who are looking for internships, jobs, or career advice from finding internships to networking opportunities. The center offers a variety of services and resources that can help students achieve their...

Lisa Burton, Director of the M.S. Marketing Program, once was a student in this program herself. On this episode of MasterCast, she reveals insights on what they look for in a student applying into the program, as well as what they don’t look for. An example of an interview question that they ask applicants of the program is even revealed. This demanding program provides these students with the unique opportunity to interact with owners of companies, founders, and senior executives, while...

Description:  Casey Kyllonen, Director of the Professional Program of Accounting (PPA), went from being a student of this exceptional program to now leading it as the Director. In this week's episode, Casey gives advice to students considering the program and provides some insights on what they look for in an applicant. She also touches on some misconceptions of the program, like that it is not only for those pursuing accounting jobs after graduation. She desires to make a huge impact on...

Mays Business School’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS)  students Girija Laxmi Iyer, Saniya Farahath, Sachin Jose Varghese, and Saurabh Dawkhar, appear on this episode of MasterCast: Students Only. These students analyze key differences in the pace and new challenges that they face compared to the classes they had back home in India. They provide insight on the most important qualities to have when going into this Masters program, and how they can push a student...

Olivia Morrison, Assistant Director of the Executive MBA Program, went from working front desk to being an advisor overnight. On this episode of MasterCast, Olivia examines the Executive MBA program that is based in the city center campus in Houston, Texas, and what the typical cohorts consist of. This program is designed to allow full time workers to simultaneously be full time students through Texas A&M. This might seem overwhelming, however, the program is very flexible with each...

Director of the Master of Science in Analytics, Myra Gonzalez, is also an active community leader and possesses a fervent interest in the future of technology. She has also been an obliging mentor for many students while working at Texas A&M for over 20 years. She has done extensive outreach to high school students and created pipelines from areas that had never sent students to Texas A&M before. She centers her program around the students needs and enjoys watching her students go...

Demetria Kelley, Assistant Program Director of MS Business at Mays Business School, understands that everyone can be successful with the proper support and encouragement. This is seen as she dives into how she is heavily involved in supporting campus events and the unique experiences that they offer students. These events include the TXGap Summer Institute as well as the Women’s Leadership Initiative Conference, and what opportunities that these students are offered. Kelley also shares...

Full-Time MBA students and Mays MBA Association (MBAA) members,  Connor Reyer (MBAA President), Shrey Bajaj (former MBAA President), Erin Evans, and TJ Daly, appear on the first episode of MasterCast: Students Only. As full-time MBA students as well as serving on the MBAA student board, they have countless amounts of insights that they dive in on. They explain the day-to-day of being in their program, as well as how to fit free time into your busy schedule and how the MBA Association has...

Sarah Jaks, Associate Director for the Full-Time MBA Program at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, is set on staying authentic throughout every aspect of life, whether work, volunteer activities, or being with friends and family. Jaks dives into her journey into student affairs and how her authentic leadership style allows her to thrive in her role. Additionally, she shares what sets Mays Business School’s Full-Time MBA Program apart and how students transform during their time...

Serving as Dean of Mays Business School, Interim Provost, Executive VP, and CFO at Texas A&M, Jerry Strawser is no stranger when it comes to the ins and outs of this university. He has served on the academic and administrative sides, and deep dives into his countless responsibilities he has had the opportunity to obtain. Whether that be allocating money or even making high stake decisions for the students and faculty, Strawser handles his positions with efficiency and pride. He has always...

From being the President of the Academy of Management to the countless awards for research and service he has received, Dr. Duane Ireland has proven himself to be a distinguished professor here at Mays Business School. He dives into his experience as the Editor of the Academy of Management Journal, and the devotion that is essential when possessing this honorable position. He also discusses encouraging entrepreneurship, as well as why his family plays just as much of a vital role in his...

Julie Hartman and Susan Repka, co-founders of B2GVictory, were determined to create something meaningful in their careers. They are driven entrepreneurs whose passion about supporting growing small businesses is hard to go unnoticed. While getting her MBA at Texas A&M, Hartman explains the many influences that Mays has had on the creation of her company. Hartman and Repka dive into the twists and turns of their career journeys, and how you can never expect what might come...

Retired Navy SEAL and now Rmada United Founder and Managing Partner, Jason Hitchcock shares with Ben his life as a SEAL, the wonders of Mays’ MBA Program, and the obstacles he has had to overcome to get to where he is now. By being faithful, trusting the network, and learning how to become a good leader and better follower, Hitchcock is determined to make a difference. With his experience and extravagant background, Hitchcock is already changing the world for the next...

Dr. Mac has been with the university for 42 years (A-Whoop)! During his time in College Station, he has learned from, grown with, and shaped the lives of hundreds of students from all sorts of backgrounds. Dr. Mac lives a faith-centered life and continues to impact the “special” students on campus. From being the faculty advisor for numerous student organizations to leading the Marketing study abroad, Dr. Mac has been intentional with his time here at Texas A&M, and we are glad he shares...

South Carolina native and Clemson graduate, Sarah Stuber has a knack for being on a college campus. From her time spent traveling for jobs to traveling with her retired military husband, Stuber has always found herself in pursuit of a career with a university. Her cross-country travel has finally led her to the greatest place on Earth, Aggieland, where she gets to teach and further her insurance and banking research. Blue Bell Ice Cream and the current students on campus seemed to hook and...

As the Lead Development Officer for Mays Business School, True Brown shares his insights on various ways to give back to the university and its thriving students. As Brown believes it, Aggies helping other Aggies is not a strange concept and at the start of his journey, he wanted to know the why and how that came to be. Brown teaches us the importance and impact of different ways to give back in professional, educational, and personal ways. This long-time Aggie showcases what it means to...

From Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University - Commerce, and Texas University, Isaac Munoz has finally followed his heart to join the Texas A&M family. Munoz is the Associate Vice President of Marketing, Strategy, and Insights at Texas A&M University. Originally starting in analytics, Munoz has journeyed to strategy and insights to break down a consumer's decision-making. Munoz discusses how his many ventures in his life thus far have prepared him to understand the “why” in...

Growing up in Lima, Peru, Ximena Garcia-Rada has traveled across the world in pursuit of better education. From Ph.D. life at Harvard to new motherhood, and now an Assistant Professor role at Texas A&M, she has had to embrace the various cultures, the many life lessons, and the different types of growth in order to thrive. Garcia-Rada expels her knowledge and unique finds in her specific type of research, consumer behavior and caregiving. In her research, she discovered that caregivers...

Chris Buckner ‘07, or Buck, is an entrepreneur of many sorts. From his first startup company, FanReact, to his most recent project, Pokatok, Buck has had to learn the ins and outs of making business work.  He shares with us what to look for, how to strategize, and understand why you’re doing what you’re doing. This fellow Aggie has a specific interest in collegiate sports, and Buck is only at the beginning of his journey. Through his unique humor and inspiring vulnerability, Buck allows us to...

Jacob Robinson, Founder of 1 Stone Solutions, DryPort Capital, and Dig World, is moving mountains with his ideas, enthusiasm, and work ethic. From his experience being an Aggie to now being a husband, father, and CEO of three start-up companies, Jacob has never lost sight of who he is, and how he can continue to strengthen his spirit. Through the ups and downs of life and its mischievous trials, Jacob stepped up to the plate, willing to give it his all and lead the future.   Chapters: 1:20...

Former Texas A&M and Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Stephen McGee, joins us for an exhilarating episode of Mays MasterCast! From learning on and off the field, to helping families with financial investment, risk management, tax, college, retirement, and estate planning at Paragon Financial Advisors, Stephen has studied every play-by-play his life has offered.

Katrina Gaidry is an undergraduate Mays marketing student and the founder and president of REAL, Real Estate Aggies in Leadership. From worrying about what her future held, to building an organization from the ground up, we learn about Katrina’s grit and determination to encourage Mays students to keep growing.   1:04: The creation of REAL What once was a fleeing thought, became her biggest goal to achieve. REAL started unlike any other club, and Katrina expresses the greatest influences...