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Presidents’ Roundtable

Leadership • Development • Impact

The purpose of the Presidents’ Roundtable is to support the WCOB in its mission to prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community both locally and globally. We accomplish this by enhancing the club leadership experience and providing opportunities for academic and personal growth.

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Goals

  • Promote fellowship and collaboration between clubs and organizations within the WCOB.
  • Empower clubs and student organizations to meet their goals and objectives.
  • Offer exclusive professional development experiences to club and organization leaders.
  • Encourage all business students to be active in WCOB clubs and student organizations.

    Expectations

    • Maintain a major and good standing within the WCOB.
    • Assure attendance and engagement for all PRT meetings.
    • Strengthen collaboration by sharing organizational updates with PRT regularly.
    • Support fellow club leaders by sharing advice to help each other succeed.
    • Model professionalism in and outside of the WCOB.

    Program Director

    Abby Brannen, brannenaj@appstate.edu

    Benefits

    • An invitation to the VIP Networking Social with top employers
    • Early access to career fairs and employer luncheons
    • Promotion support for your club and events
    • Chances to collaborate with other club leaders to grow membership and engagement
    • Visibility through website presence and a LinkedIn group
    • Personalized coaching on how to leverage your leadership experience in the job market
    • Eligibility for higher leadership roles within your organization
    • A graduation cord and lapel pin to celebrate your impact

    Points System

    The Presidents’ Roundtable points system is designed to encourage engagement and enable student leaders to earn exclusive privileges for themselves and their clubs/organizations. Below is the detailed breakdown of how to earn points, along with the “PRT Leaderboard” spreadsheet.

    Join our LinkedIn Group

    Connect with current club leaders, faculty advisors, employer partners, and PRT alumni to build lasting relationships beyond graduation. Join the WCOB Presidents’ Roundtable LinkedIn Group to get connected and receive meeting reminders and important updates.

    The Presidents’ Roundtable is one of the best programs at the WCOB. It’s both a great reward and an incentive for being part of a leadership team. We are able to gain exclusive access to industry leaders, events, and professional development opportunities. Members are able to put their best foot forward and make the most of their time before heading into professional industries. What makes PRT even more worthwhile is getting to meet, network, and collaborate with all the other student leaders. This has been one of the most significant programs that Business Career Services offers.

    Jonah Smith

    President, American Marketing Association

    Meeting Schedule

    Resources

    • Campus Activities provides support for club operations, including policy and guideline information, funding opportunities, and advisor assistance.
    • The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL) offers programs that enhance your capacity to lead responsibly, providing opportunities for your club to benefit local and global communities.
    • Counseling & Psychological Services offers support for emotional and mental health needs, ensuring resources are available for students in your club.
    • Wellness & Prevention Services focuses on fostering healthy behaviors and offers resources to support the well-being of your club members.
    • Sustainability and Energy Management assists with integrating sustainable practices into your club’s activities, promoting environmentally responsible initiatives.

        The Presidents’ Roundtable provides student leaders with opportunities to sharpent heir skills and gain insight into what it takes to lead effectively. Through its professional development series, VIP networking events, and Walker Business Connection previews, members get access to meet many industry professionals. This helps us expand our network, gain valuable knowledge, and apply leadership skills to our daily lives. PRT also offers incentives for participation, such as club advertisements through email marketing, invitations for entire clubs to attend VIP networking events, and special access to events. Overall, the PRT empowers clubs and student organizations to achieve their goals.

        Daniel Mejia

        President, Appalachian Information Technology Professionals

        Current Leaders

        Aidan Sands
        Aidan Sands

        President
        Beta Alpha Psi

        Alex Jenkins
        Alex Jenkins

        Vice President, Outreach
        American Marketing Association

        Alexa Davis
        Alexa Davis

        President
        AppITP

        Amelia Griffith
        Amelia Griffith

        Treasurer
        Student Sustainable Business Association

        Ashlyn Schipper
        Ashlyn Schipper

        Social Chair
        Hospitality & Tourism Management Student Association

        Bennett Stewart
        Bennett Stewart

        Vice President
        Finance Student Association

        Carson Patterson
        Carson Patterson

        Treasurer
        AppITP

        Charlie Fairchild
        Charlie Fairchild

        Club Liaison
        Gamma Iota Sigma

        Cooper Himan
        Cooper Himan

        President
        App Real Estate Club

        Elizabeth Russell
        Elizabeth Russell

        President
        SHRM

        Ella Triber
        Ella Triber

        Executive Director
        Association of Student Entrepreneurs

        Emily Bills
        Emily Bills

        Vice President
        App Real Estate Club

        Emily Charlip
        Emily Charlip

        President
        Executive Impact Club

        Ethan Turner
        Ethan Turner

        Vice President
        Executive Impact Club

        Evan Smith
        Evan Smith

        Executive Director
        Association of Student Entrepreneurs

        Francisca Campos Galeas
        Francisca Campos Galeas

        Director
        Walker Fellows

        Haley Cotton
        Haley Cotton

        President
        Hospitality & Tourism Management Student Association

        Jonah Smith
        Jonah Smith

        President
        American Marketing Association

        Kayli Hinson
        Kayli Hinson

        Vice President, Marketing
        American Marketing Association

        Kevin Olmsted
        Kevin Olmsted

        Secretary
        Appalachian Investment Club

        Lindsey Ford
        Lindsey Ford

        Vice President
        American Marketing Association

        Vice President, Marketing
        Collegiate Sales Society

        Matt Adkins
        Matt Adkins

        Treasurer
        Appalachian Investment Club

        Member
        Bowden Investment Group

        Max Timperman
        Max Timperman

        Member
        Walker Fellows

        Mike Aquino
        Mike Aquino

        Vice President, Membership
        American Marketing Association

        Nik Jacobs
        Nik Jacobs

        President
        Pi Sigma Epsilon

        Member
        Walker Fellows

        Pearce Lowrey
        Pearce Lowrey

        Member
        Bowden Investment Group

        Quinten Kupka
        Quinten Kupka

        Member
        Bowden Investment Group

        Riley Jackson
        Riley Jackson

        Treasurer
        Hospitality & Tourism Management Student Association

        Skyler Watson
        Skyler Watson

        Vice President, Recruiting
        Collegiate Sales Society

        Uriel Rivera Herrera
        Uriel Rivera Herrera

        President
        Appalachian Supply Chain Club

        Will Sutherland
        Will Sutherland

        President
        Collegiate Sales Society

        Wilson Puckett
        Wilson Puckett

        Treasurer
        Finance Student Association