2011/12 MBASA Executive Profiles
ERIC HUMES - President – I have spent the past ten years prior to embarking on this adventure at Wilfrid Laurier, at Brock University. There I was able to obtain a bachelor of science degree, general studies, with concentrations in Chemistry and Community Health Science, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. This opened the door to my Masters of Biotechnology, which resulted in my research being Internationally patented in April 2010. I also enjoyed fine-tuning my social interaction skills, and overall people skills, by running a Restaurant and Bar, called Port Mansion, in Port Dalhousie, On. I am currently embracing the new experiences of the MBA curriculum and life, and look forward to growing as an individual, as a team player and as a respected Leader.
MARK SIMON - As Executive Vice President, I generally coordinate between the VPs, work on a variety of projects, and will be the liaison between co-op students and everyone else in the program when we are on work semester. But enough of my position, more about me! I have a philosophy background and am always up for a good argument. I did my undergraduate education at Wilfrid Laurier, so I know the good spots around campus. I’m a big fan of food and love paying attention to good restaurants around the city. I have had all sorts of jobs from music teacher to construction worker to bar tender to beer salesman. I’m a big fan of motorcycles, enjoy most sports, and play football competitively. I look forward to developing lasting relationships with as many people in the program as I can, feel free to strike up a conversation or ask a question any time.
MATTHEW DAVIES - I joined the MBASA with a very diverse academic background, highlighted by a Master of Arts from McGill University in Sport & Exercise Psychology where my research on job satisfaction was published internationally. A recent graduate of Concordia University’s Graduate Diploma in Sport Administration at the John Molson School of Business, I have over seven years of work experience in the sport and education industries. Currently pursuing MBA full-time, I am also involved on campus as an Assistant Coach with the Wilfrid Laurier University Men’s Basketball Program. I am a graduate of the National Coaching Institute with a Diploma in High Performance Coaching and have over ten years of university coaching experience. My interests include Analytics, Policy and Strategic Management, and Brand Communications.
SAW TUN – I completed my undergraduate degree in Honours Economics & Arts and Business at the University of Waterloo. Among my many interests are sports, technology, cutting-edge management thinking, traveling the world, and making friends. In my role as VP of External Affairs, I will focus on two critical areas to our success; Laurier MBA branding and networking. In terms of branding, the goal is to improve the Laurier MBA brand name in the eyes of students, academics, recruiters, and the business world in general. In terms of networking, the goal is to increase communication and interaction within our class and to leverage the existing networks of classmates, professors, guest speakers, and recruiters. We must all realize that we are all in the same boat and when one of us succeeds, the entire class succeeds. Let us represent our school, our brand, and the prestige of the Laurier MBA.
DUSTIN DOAN – As VP MBA Games, it is my goal this year to continue building our MBA Games program. My focus will be on achieving three goals: forming our most capable team for the 2012 games, engaging corporations regarding sponsorship opportunities, and building a sustainable program that encourages participation in the games in following years. In the coming weeks, the newly created MBA Games Task Force will facilitate formation of the team heading to Edmonton for the 2012 games and I am extremely excited to compete come January! Knowing the capabilities of this class, I anticipate a great time and am confident in a Top 3 finish! I encourage everyone to get involved with this year’s MBA Games.
ANDREW DANIAL – As VP Social Affairs, I Just have one word —YESSSSSSS ®!! We will have a great year, we are your team and we are here to support everyone in full form!!! Love life and live it to its full potential and I can promise we will do this together! If anyone has any suggestions, questions or comments please feel free to contact me at: dani0840@mylaurier.ca, Phone: (1) 416-841-1363, BBM Pin: 26904501
VIBHOR ARORA – As VP Marketing, I will be inclined towards the communication of Laurier MBA brand through various channels. My goal is to create a unified image of our batch, irrespective of different sections or formats of MBA. Creative communication designing is another important aspect of my role, this newsletter is my flagship initiative for that. My role also calls for a close association with other VPs, especially to assist them in a communicating their ideas to all the MBA students. About my background, I did my computer science engineering and worked as SAP consultant for almost four years in India. I love cars, formula 1 racing, graphic designing and dance. Looking forward to a great journey… Keep Rocking!!
VISHRUTH HARISH – VP of Community Services – It is an honour for me to represent and initiate various events on behalf the Laurier’s MBA class of 2012 towards ‘Community Services’. My aim this academic year will be to organize as many community service events as feasible. We shall have food-drives, benefit-parties and similar events. To start with we will have the Halloween Fashion-n-Food Drive on Oct 31. About me: I have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. I like to play cricket, table-tennis (ping-pong), soccer, and trek/trail. I like Jazz, Rock and Blues genres of music and play guitar.
MIKE WALKER – VP of Finance – I am enrolled in the MBA Co-op program and enrolled a CMA Student Member. I graduated from Brock University with a Bachelors degree in Business Economics. At Brock, I was actively involved in the Niagara community as a varsity athlete and volunteer. Upon graduating, I was given an internship opportunity with the Toronto Blue Jays in Baseball Operations. After working with the Blue Jays for the 2010 MLB season, I decided to pursue his MBA at WLU. My focus through the MBA program will be on strategic financial management.
MICHAEL PALLESCHI – Hi all! My name is Michael Palleschi and it is an honour to be your VP of Athletics for the coming year. I completed my undergrad at King’s College at The University of Western Ontario where I played on numerous intramural teams. I am an avid sports enthusiast and a big believer in staying active. I look forward to being your point of contact for anything athletics related for this coming year. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if there is anything you want to see happen from an athletics standpoint!