Welcome to Ivy

We warmly welcome you to the Ivy College of Business Professional MBA (PMBA) program and look forward to helping you as you earn your degree and achieve your goals.

Let’s introduce you to all the members of the PMBA program — a diverse blend of students with unique backgrounds and experiences who are sure to be an important part of your studies.

Mitchell AmundsonMitch Amundson

Hometown:
Sioux City, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Facilities Engineer, Department of Energy, Ames National Lab

Iowa State email address:
mitcha92@iastate.edu

 

Kyle BarkalowKyle Barkalow

Hometown:

Undergraduate institution:

Current title and employer:

Iowa State email address:
kbarks23@iastate.edu

placeholderJake Bruggeman

Hometown:

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Operations Officer, Iowa Army National Guard

Iowa State email address:
bruggs27@iastate.edu

 

 

Joel-BuehlerJoel Buehler

Hometown:
Ames, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Iowa State University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Iowa State email address:
jbuehler@iastate.edu

 

 

Isaiah-CastellanosIsaiah Castellanos

Hometown:
Des Moines, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
University of Iowa

Current title and employer:
Senior Validation Engineer, bioMerieux

Iowa State email address:
isaiahc@iastate.edu

 

 

Phil-CowanPhil Cowan

Hometown:
Ankeny, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
University of Northern Iowa

Current title and employer:
Investment Manager, LCS Real Estate

Iowa State email address:
prcowan@iastate.edu

 

 

Vianka-Damas-RosalesVianka Damas Rosales

Hometown:
Fridley, Minnesota

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Sales Manager, Altria Group Distribution Company

Iowa State email address:
viankad@iastate.edu

 

 

Mark-FeilmeierMark Feilmeier

Hometown:

Undergraduate institution:

Current title and employer:

Iowa State email address:
mafeil@iastate.edu

 

 

Jacob-FischerJacob Fischer

Hometown:
Ankeny, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Team Leader Shipping and Receiving-Engineer 2, AgCertain

Iowa State email address:
jfjfisch@gmail.com

 

 

Christopher-GehrkeChristopher Gehrke

Hometown:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Product Manager, Cabin Management Software, Collins Aerospace

Iowa State email address:
cgehrke@iastate.edu

 

 

Victoria-GreearVictoria Greear

Hometown:
Des Moines, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Lab Technician, AgCertain

Iowa State email address:
vlharper@iastate.edu

 

 

placeholderGeorge Guernsey

Hometown:
Ames, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Project Manager

Iowa State email address:
georgeg1@iastate.edu

 

 

Cody-HaugoCody Haugo

Hometown:
Lake Mills, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Project Engineer, Collins Aerospace

Iowa State email address:
cmhaugo@iastate.edu

 

 

Joseph-HerstJoseph Herst

Hometown:
St. Charles, Missouri

Undergraduate institution:
Augustana University, South Dakota

Current title and employer:
Director of Development, Special Olympics Iowa

Iowa State email address:
jdherst@iastate.edu

 

 

Matt-HillMatt Hill

Hometown:
Nacogdoches, Texas

Undergraduate institution:
Stephen F. Austin State University

Current title and employer:
Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America

Iowa State email address:
mhill79@iastate.edu

 

 

placeholderJarren Hummel

Hometown:

Undergraduate institution:

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Iowa State email address:
hummel@iastate.edu

 

 

Magda Yaneth HunzelmanMagda Yaneth Hunzelman

Hometown:
Ankeny, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Grand View University

Current title and employer:
Operations Analyst, Principal Financial Group

Iowa State email address:
magdaa@iastate.edu

 

 

Scott-JohnsonScott Johnson

Hometown:
Papillion, Nebraska

Undergraduate institution:
Kansas State University

Current title and employer:
Associate Facilities Administrator, State of Iowa

Iowa State email address:
scottj3@iastate.edu

 

 

Larry-JunckerLarry Juncker

Hometown:
Nevada, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
William Penn University

Current title and employer:
Accounting Manager, Van Wall Equipment

Iowa State email address:
ljuncker@iastate.edu

 

 

Joshua-KitsisJoshua Kitsis

Hometown:
Pleasantville, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Senior Reinsurance Business Development Consultant, EMC Insurance Companies

Iowa State email address:
jakitsis@iastate.edu

 

 

Phil-KuhlmanPhil Kuhlman

Hometown:
Marshalltown, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Audio Visual Support II, Iowa State University

Iowa State email address:
pkuhlman@iastate.edu

 

 

Makayla-LimMakayla Lim

Hometown:
Sumner, Washington

Undergraduate institution:
University of Washington – Tacoma

Current title and employer:
Administrative Assistant, Iowa State University

Iowa State email address:
mlim02@iastate.edu

 

 

Laura-LopezLaura Lopez

Hometown:
Des Moines, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
University of Northern Iowa

Current title and employer:
Principal Financial Group

Iowa State email address:
llopez18@iastate.edu

 

 

Kelsey-McSorleyKelsey McSorley

Hometown:
Council Bluffs, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
IT Business Analyst, Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Iowa State email address:
mcsorley@iastate.edu

 

 

Ross-PatrickRoss Patrick

Hometown:

Undergraduate institution:

Current title and employer:

Iowa State email address:
rosspatr@iastate.edu

 

 

Jens-PedersenJens Pedersen

Hometown:

Undergraduate institution:

Current title and employer:

Iowa State email address:
jensp@iastate.edu

 

 

Adam-PetersAdam Peters

Hometown:
Norwalk, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Human Resources Coordinator, Iowa State University

Iowa State email address:
apeters1@iastate.edu

 

 

Chad-RhoadsChad Rhoads

Hometown:
Newton, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
AVP Enterprise Applications, Sammons Financial Group

Iowa State email address:
crhoads@iastate.edu

 

 

Jason-RiederJason Rieder

Hometown:
Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Police Lieutenant, Iowa State University

Iowa State email address:
jrieder@iastate.edu

 

 

Joseph-RogersJoseph Rogers

Hometown:
Rockford, Illinois

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Software Engineer, John Deere

Iowa State email address:
jjrogers@iastate.edu

 

 

William-RowanWill Rowan

Hometown:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Engineer, Kemin Industries

Iowa State email address:
worowan@iastate.edu

 

 

Sarah-RummerySarah Rummery

Hometown:
Ames, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Manager of Horticulture, Reiman Gardens

Iowa State email address:
srummery@iastate.edu

 

 

DeMarynee-SailiDeMarynee Saili

Hometown:
American Samoa

Undergraduate institution:
Greta Basin College

Current title and employer:

Iowa State email address:
dsaili@iastate.edu

 

 

Raymond-SchmidtRaymond Schmidt

Hometown:
Williamsburg, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Marketing Coordinator, Iowa State University

Iowa State email address:
rayschmidt17@gmail.com

 

 

Zachary-StuartZach Stuart

Hometown:
Ames, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Program Manager, John Deere

Iowa State email address:
zjstuart@iastate.edu

 

 

Tom-SwensonTom Swenson

Hometown:
Moorhead, Minnesota

Undergraduate institution:
Pacific Lutheran University and North Dakota State University

Current title and employer:
Continuous Improvement Specialist, 3M Company

Iowa State email address:
swenson8@iastate.edu

 

 

Chaela-TaylorChaela Taylor

Hometown:
Ankeny, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Purdue University

Current title and employer:
Digital Solutions Go-to-Market Specialist, John Deere

Iowa State email address:
cminor@iastate.edu

 

 

placeholderMichelle Thompson

Hometown:
Braham, Minnesota

Undergraduate institution:
Simpson College

Current title and employer:
Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Chemical Hygiene Officer, Iowa State University

Iowa State email address:
mjl@iastate.edu

 

 

Zachary-Vanderlip-McleanZachary Vanderlip-McLean

Hometown:
Des Moines, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
FTEP Staff Accountant, Robert Half

Iowa State email address:
zdv@iastate.edu

 

 

Sherman-WilsonSherman Wilson

Hometown:
Ankeny, Iowa

Undergraduate institution:
Iowa State University

Current title and employer:
Logistics Analyst, Corteva Agriscience

Iowa State email address:
swil1@iastate.edu

 

 

placeholderNathan Winkel

Hometown:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Undergraduate institution:
Brigham Young University – Idaho

Current title and employer:
Credit Analyst, Wells Fargo Preferred Capital

Iowa State email address:
ndwinkel@iastate.edu

 

 

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