UFA Executive Board
VP of Foundational Skills
Brandon Cloud, a fourth-year accounting major, serves as the Vice President of Foundational Skills. In this role, he oversees programs that provide members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the financial industry. These initiatives are designed to give members a head start in understanding finance, helping them to be better prepared for future classes, interviews, and more by working alongside like-minded individuals.
VP of Strategic Development
Carter Brown is a third-year finance student responsible for organizing and executing the SIE Prep Program and the Wall Street Analyst Program. He also develops new programs and offerings to help members expand their business and finance acumen. This summer he had an internship at DTCC in NYC working in their securities processing team. This upcoming summer he will be returning to NYC working at Citi in Corporate & Investment Banking as a summer analyst.
VP of Member Relations
Caroline, a third-year finance major, serves as Vice President of Member Relations, leading the Alumni Relations Committee and oversees the organization’s roster and attendance. The Alumni Relations Committee, composed of dedicated students, aims to make a significant impact on the organization and Ohio State as a whole. Caroline is also responsible for distributing merchandise and creating member incentives. A key aspect of his role involves maintaining communication with members through GroupMe and email.
VP of Operations
Kaitlin, a second-year finance major, serves as the Vice President of Operations. In this role, she is responsible for sending out weekly emails to Undergraduate Finance Association members, providing updates on weekly meetings and upcoming events, while also focusing on maintaining and updating UFA's presence on various websites, ensuring effective communication with all members.
VP of Marketing
Milan Khachane is a second-year finance major from Dayton, Ohio. In his free time, Milan enjoys traveling and golfing. He also manages the club’s social media accounts to enhance its online presence, creating engaging content including posts, graphics, and stories to promote events, meetings, and other club activities.
Co-President
Shawn Gindea is a fourth-year finance and international business student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last summer, he gained hands-on experience interning with Alpha FMC as a Consulting Summer Analyst. Outside of school, Shawn is a passionate Philly sports fan, enjoys Ohio State Football, and loves reading biographies.
Co-President
Allie Hiegel, a fourth-year finance major from Findlay, Ohio. Last summer Allie worked as a Finance Intern at Marathon Petroleum. Allie plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections with these companies to support the professional development of UFA members. She is also a student manager for the Varsity Women’s Basketball Team here at OSU.
VP of Corporate Relations
Zev, is a third-year in the Leadership Honors Program, majoring in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He gained international experience interning with Accord Solutions in Florence, Italy. Passionate about entrepreneurship, he is involved in Business Builders, Twocents, and holds leadership roles in several student organizations. He is responsible for all corporate communications from UFA.
Treasurer
Toby is a second-year Finance major at The Ohio State University with a passion for problem-solving, strategic thinking, and data analysis. He is building a strong foundation in finance with aspirations for a successful career in the industry, combining analytical skills with strong interpersonal abilities. Outside academics, he focuses on personal growth, fitness, and travel, experiences that continue to shape his ambition and perspective.
VP of Corporate Relations
Mason Edmund is a fourth-year at The Ohio State University, studying finance. He serves as the Vice President of Corporate Relations, where he is responsible for reaching out to companies and expanding UFA's network for various events. Mason collaborates with the rest of the executive board to coordinate informative and engaging meetings for the members.
VP of Special Events
Audrey Planner, as Vice President of Special Events, leads the planning and execution of both professional and social events for UFA. She collaborates with the Office of Career Management at Fisher to organize the Finance Career Fair each fall, providing business majors, particularly those specializing in finance, the opportunity to network with recruiters and explore internship options. Audrey also builds community within the organization by coordinating social events, such as attending local sports outings.
VP of Special Events
Nathan is a second-year finance student. He currently serves as our VP of Special Events, helping to organize our career fairs and other exciting events for members that are not regularly scheduled.
VP of Programming
Gennaro is a second-year actuarial science student with a minor in business analytics. He currently serves as the Undergraduate Finance Association’s VP of Programming managing our calendar and planning events for our members.
VP of Philanthropy
Connor is a third-year dual-degree student at The Ohio State University studying Finance and Sport Industry. He serves as Vice President of Philanthropy for the Undergraduate Finance Association and is a member of the Sports Analytics Association. He previously completed the Investment Banking Prep Program and contributed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year Leadership Program. Currently, he interns with Ferguson Construction on the Accounting and Finance team, with prior experience at Kroger Marketplace and Lowe’s.
Mitch Giegel
Mitch Giegel is a senior finance student from Cincinnati, Ohio, currently in his fourth year at The Ohio State University. He has previously contributed as a member of the Alumni Relations Committee and served as the Vice President of Strategic Development.
Last summer, Mitch gained valuable experience as a Bond Capital Markets Intern at Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, he enjoys skiing, sailing, and following college football.
Co-President
Ryan Arp
Ryan Arp is a senior studying finance with a minor in financial planning at The Ohio State University, residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. This summer, he interned at Goldman Sachs within their wealth management division. Previously, Ryan gained experience in finance and accounting as an intern at KeyBank. He enjoys outdoor recreational activities such as backpacking and kayaking.
Co-President
Shawn Gindea
Treasurer
Shawn Gindea is a junior finance and international business student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last summer, he gained hands-on experience interning with Fanatics/Mitchell & Ness. Outside of school, Shawn is a passionate Philly sports fan, enjoys Ohio State Football, and loves reading biographies.
Allie Hiegel
VP of Corporate Relations
Allie Hiegel, a junior at The Ohio State University, is in her second year serving as one of the two Vice Presidents of Corporate Relations for the Undergraduate Finance Association. Her primary responsibility is to establish and nurture relationships with companies, ensuring their participation in the organization's weekly meetings, career fairs, and other networking events. Allie plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections with these companies to support the professional development of UFA members.
Audrey Planner, as Vice President of Special Events, leads the planning and execution of both professional and social events for UFA. She collaborates with the Office of Career Management at Fisher to organize the Finance Career Fair each fall, providing business majors, particularly those specializing in finance, the opportunity to network with recruiters and explore internship options. Audrey also builds community within the organization by coordinating social events, such as attending local sports outings.
VP of Special Events
Audrey Planner
Mason Edmund
VP of Corporate Relations
Mason Edmund is a junior at The Ohio State University, studying finance. He serves as the 2024-25 Vice President of Corporate Relations, where he is responsible for reaching out to companies and expanding UFA's network for various events. Mason collaborates with the rest of the executive board to coordinate informative and engaging meetings for the members.
Brandon Cloud
VP of Foundational Skills
Brandon Cloud, a third-year accounting major, serves as the Vice President of Foundational Skills. In this role, he oversees programs that provide members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the financial industry. These initiatives are designed to give members a head start in understanding finance, helping them to be better prepared for future classes, interviews, and more by working alongside like-minded individuals.
Carter Brown
VP of Strategic Development
Carter Brown is a second-year finance student responsible for organizing and executing the SIE Prep Program, a semester-long preparatory course for a selected group of students taking the SIE exam at the end of the semester. He also develops new programs and offerings to help members expand their business and finance acumen.
AJ Pederson
VP of Member Relations
AJ Pederson, as Vice President of Member Relations, leads the Alumni Relations Committee and oversees the organization’s roster and attendance. The Alumni Relations Committee, composed of dedicated students, aims to make a significant impact on the organization and Ohio State as a whole. AJ is also responsible for distributing merchandise and creating member incentives. A key aspect of his role involves maintaining communication with members through GroupMe and email..
Rhea Chanda
VP of Operations
Rhea Chanda, a second-year finance major, serves as the Vice President of Operations. In this role, she is responsible for sending out weekly emails to Undergraduate Finance Association members, providing updates on weekly meetings and upcoming events. Rhea's primary focus is to maintain and update UFA's presence on various websites, ensuring effective communication with all members.