Our mission here at the MVA is to support and connect current and former students in the Mays Business School who have served in our Nation’s Military. We hope to expand our reach by publishing this newsletter once a month, to provide information about

upcoming events, and highlight the exceptional work our Veterans are doing around the World.

ISSUE 6: SEPTEMBER 2018

Campus Update Howdy! The Fall 2018 semester has arrived. It’s been a busy couple of months here in College Station, and we

are excited to tell you all about it. Throughout the summer, our 2nd years worked hard at their internships, exceeding expectations and delighting employers. Many of them returned with offers in hand, but as you know, the job search never stops. In July, we welcomed the new FTMBA Class of 2020, and they are already hard at work. They have taken mid-term examinations in Analytics, Accounting, and Finance. Several students left this week for the Prospanica career fair in Wisconsin and will attend the NBMBAA career fair in Detroit at the end of

the month. The fall also brings many exciting activities to campus, such as football games, intramural sports, MBAA events, and more. We endeavor to use this month’s issue of “The Sully” to update you on the 2nd Years,

introduce you to our new class, and highlight upcoming events. We hope you had a great summer and are excited for the upcoming semester! – The Sully Staff

2nd Years Return Our 2nd Years had a very productive and engaging summer. Many worked internships across the nation. Some traveled around the world, while others volunteered locally. One started a PhD at Texas A&M, and another co-authored a paper on Artificial Intelligence. Everyone made tangible

impacts on their respective organizations and are ready to begin their final semester in the FTMBA program.

Veteran Orientation 2018 On 12 July 2018, the Program Office held Veteran & Military Orientation for the 20

veterans in the FTMBA Class of 2020. The day was filled with tours and informative sessions on the resources and services

available to veterans at Texas A&M University. The CMC held a resumè workshop to help the

transitioning students translate their military service into civilian-friendly language. At

lunch, the class hosted special guest, LTC Tyson Voelkel, President of the Texas A&M

Foundation. The day concluded with a happy hour event at West End Elixir. A special

thanks goes out to Jason Morgan, FTMBA Class of 2016, for driving up from Houston to

meet with and mentor the members of the new class.

“Now forming at the North End of the Wehner Building, the nationally famous” FIGHTIN’ TEXAS AGGIE VETERANS of the FTMBA CLASS OF 2020

Marc Beaudreau Marine Corps (ret.)

Tim Berry Coast Guard (Reserves)

John Buancore Army (ret.)

Steve Carlson Army (Active Duty)

Cole Dietz Army (ret.)

Aaron Dillingham Army (ret.)

Brian Franshaw Jr. Air Force (ret.)

Marty Harris Army (Active Duty)

James Mayberry Army (Active Duty)

Holden Miller Army (ret.)

Matt Morris Army (Reserves)

Levi Nelson Marines (ret.)

Anthony Obi Army (Reserves)

Samuel Pate Navy (Reserves)

Shelley Ruohonen Army (ret.)

Stacy Saenz Air Force (ret.)

Jake Stewart Army National Guard

Corey Stockhoff Air Force (ret.)

James “Wes” Thompson Army (ret.)

Daniel Wood Army (Active Duty)

Don’t forget to visit our website and Facebook page!

http://mays.tamu.edu/mays-veterans-association/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/171969520208372/

If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please contact the editor of this publication at william.fleming@tamu.edu.

Thanks, and Gig Em!!

Congratulations!!!

Lieutenant Commander aLex tornatore

The Sully staff would like to send a big

congratulations to Alex Tornatore for earning promotion to the rank of Lieutenant

Commander (O-4). The Navy certainly got this one right. We are excited to see what the future

has in store for Alex!

Job weLL done, sir!

Fall Announcements

Brisket Bowl is 05 October 2018, in College Station. This is the premiere social event of the year, so don’t miss it! If you haven’t received an invite, please contact the FTMBA program office immediately.

Mays MBA Tailgate is 06 October 2018, on Simpson Drill Field. Invites went out this week via email. This is a great chance to meet current students and alumni. We will have a quick Veterans’ meeting during the event, so please attend!

Follies will be on 29 November 2018, location TBD. The profits from this event benefit Camp Life. If you are near College Station, we would love to host you. There will be a live auction and raffles with all proceeds going to Camp Life.