Finance Committee

Chair: Aksh Gupta

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Marketing Committee

Chair: Mike Nemmers

Member(s): Brian Vranek, Claudia Zacharias

Brian Vranek

Brian began the part-time MBA program with DePaul in the Spring of 2009 and expects to complete the program in the Spring of 2011.  He completed his undergraduate degree at Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.  Brian has spent the last 4 years in the Commercial Banking Industry starting his career at LaSalle Bank and now working for Bank of America.  Currently, he is a Portfolio Officer for the Financial Institutions Special Assets Group.  He focuses on developing solutions for distressed borrowers in the Chicago area.  Aside from work, Brian is involved with the Young Professionals of Chicago Organization.  In his spare time, Brian enjoys travelling, playing sports, and spending time with friends.

Claudia Zacharias

Claudia started her part-time MBA program in the summer of 2009 with a concentration in Marketing Management.  She joined the committee in the fall of 2009.  Claudia earned her undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. with a BA in Literature as well as a BA in Visual Communications (concentration photography).  She then went on to study advertising photography at the New England School of Photography in Boston, MA.  Currently she works for Mutual Funds Against Cancer, a Boston based not for profit that raises funds for cancer research within the financial and mutual fund industries.  All profits go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to aid in the research for cutting edge treatments for the six deadliest cancers.  Claudia's role involves event management, graphic design and promotion of fundraising initiatives.  Mutual Funds Against Cancer (also know as the Expect Miracles Foundation) was the impetus for her desire to pursue a career in Marketing.

Public Relations Committee

Chair: Lauren Monitz

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Programming and Events Committee

Chair: Laura Anderson

Member(s): Gautam Kamalapurkar

Gautam Kamalapurkar

Gautam joined the part time MBA program in the fall of 2007 and graduated in June 2009 with concentrations of Finance and Strategy, Execution and Valuation. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance in addition to a concentration in Health Sector Management.  Gautam completed his undergraduate studies from the University of Michigan in 2000 with a degree in History.  He has spent the majority of his career in consumer and commercial lending, and is currently working as a Real Estate Analyst for Syntagma Financial LLC.

Membership Committee

Chair: Dan Berns

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Technology Committee

Chair: Rob VadeBonCoeur

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Philanthropy Committee

Chair: Mike Oppor

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