Joshua DeWitt—President: Josh is a junior majoring in finance and economics. Last fall semester, he participated in the annual IBO case competition, in which he learned valuable lessons in teamwork, and further developed his appreciation for the international scope that must be considered when making decisions in today’s business world. In his free-time, he enjoys snowboarding, longboarding, playing frisbee, and spending time with friends and family.

Mr. DeWitt can be contacted at dewittj8@msu.edu.

Favorite Quote: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” -
Benjamin Franklin

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Manny Siyang Wang—Vice-President: Manny is a Senior majoring in finance. He joined IBO last year and expanded his social network by attending IBO activities. His career interest is Investment banking. Manny would like to travel and hanging out with friends during his free time. He is originally from Beijing, China.Manny can be contacted at wangsiya@msu.edu

Favorite Quote: “Stay hungry, Stay Foolish.”

- Steve Jobs

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Brendan Prost—Outreach ChairmanBrendan is a senior double majoring in economics and marketing. He has participated in two study abroad programs and has backpacked across Europe with travel destinations including England, France, Germany, Belgium, Gibraltar, Luxembourg, Australia, and New Zealand amongst others. Brendan’s interests include reading, playing piano, basketball, and graphic design.

Mr. Prost can be contacted at prostbre@msu.edu.

Favorite Quote: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

-Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Andrew Lignell—Finance Chair:Andrew is a sophomore majoring in Accounting and minoring in International Business.  He joined the organization to gain a better understanding of the global business environment and he plans on studying abroad in Tours, France this upcoming summer.  In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with friends.

Mr. Lignell can be contacted at Lignella@msu.edu

Favorite quote:  “To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.”

—François de La Rochefoucauld 

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Ashley Springer—Activities ChairAshley is a Junior majoring in Marketing with a minor in International Business and Spanish. This past summer she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, and Paris, France, and then continued her travels throughout Italy. In her free time she likes to play soccer and spend time outside with her friends and up north in Harbor Springs, MI.

Ashley can be contacted at spring74@msu.edu

Favorite Quote: Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

-Psalm 37:4

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Matt Sylvester—Marketing Chair: Matt is a sophomore majoring in Marketing and minoring in International Business and French. This past summer he interned with BISSELL INC. in Project Management in Walker, Michigan. In his free-time he enjoys plays acoustic and electric guitar and enjoys spending time outdoors. He is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mr. Sylvester can be contacted at mattjsylvester@gmail.com.

Favorite Quote: “Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” – Mark Twain

Click here to connect with Matt on Linkedin.

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Kaitlyn Bunyak—Promotions Chair: Kaitlyn is a junior majoring in accounting and minoring in economics. Last fall, Kaitlyn competed in the Deloitte FanTAXtic case competition, winning first place in the Midwest region. She is currently looking for a summer internship in the field of public accounting. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, going skiing, and hanging out with her friends. She is originally from Canton, Michigan.

Ms. Bunyak can be contacted at bunyakka@msu.edu.

Favorite Quote: “The competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but goes on making his own business better all the time.”
- Henry Ford

Click here to connect with Kaitlyn on LinkedIn

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Josh Kleba— Communications Chair: Bio coming soon…

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International Business Organization Constitution

IBO Executive Board Alumni:

Eric Phillipson (Marketing)

Alex Tallman (Finance)

Tim Gruber (Communications)

Colin Tolmie (Activities)

Alex Taylor (Finance)

Randel Tomina (President)

Marlee Seidman (Vice President)

Gabe Kwakyi (Outreach)

Jason Lamport (Finance)