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Meet the Executive Board

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Madison Blanchett, President

Year: Senior
Hometown: Monroe
Studying: Marketing and Human Resource Management
Work Experience: Marketing Intern at FordDirect
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Condado Tacos
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Favorite Thing About AMA:
I love the unique experiences and connections you make through the firm tours. It’s an opportunity not every student has when simply networking. 
Email: madison@amagvsu.com
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Bobby Gardella, Vice President

Year: Junior
Hometown: Brighton, MI
Studying: Marketing with an emphasis in Sales
Work Experience: Sales Associate at The Home Depot, Marshalls, and Great Harvest Bread Co., Product Marketing Intern at Steelcase Inc.
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Donkey Taqueria
Favorite Thing About AMA: The networking opportunities as well as expanding my marketing knowledge. 
Fun Fact: I know how to juggle. 
Email: robert@amagvsu.com
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Sydney Maranville, Director of Social Media

Year: Senior
Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI
Studying: Marketing 
Work Experience: Pastry intern at Zingerman's Bakehouse, Digital Marketing Intern at Brewed Awakenings Cafe, Marketing/Events Intern for Children's Literacy Network and Social Media intern for Smithsonian Associates 
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: The Mitten Brewing Company
Favorite Thing About AMA: I love that I get the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from other students and companies that have a passion for marketing. 
Fun Fact: I have traveled to Italy and France.
Email: sydney@amagvsu.com
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Morgan Johnston, Director of Content Marketing

Year: Junior
Hometown: Fraser, MI
Studying: Marketing
Work Experience: Swim Instructor at Goldfish Swim School, Sales Associate at Vera Bradley, and Marketing Director for the Keller Williams Rachel Realty Team
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Peppino's Downtown
Favorite Thing About AMA: I love that I get to network with others that are as passionate as I am about marketing.
Fun Fact: I swam competitively for ten years. 
Email: morgan@amagvsu.com
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Olivia Hindman, Director of Programming
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Studying: Marketing and Hospitality & Tourism Management with an emphasis in Event Planning
Work Experience: Onyx Ice Arena as a Learn to Skate Instructor and Ice Monitor, Nanny, Loves Ice Cream as Customer Service and Hospitality Intern, Detroit Zoological Society as Special Event Associate 
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Stella's Lounge
Favorite Thing About AMA: I love that I get to network and create relationships with other people that are in the marketing industry. It is so fun to share a passion and interest with others.
Fun Fact: I have moved 7 times!
Email: hindmano@amagvsu.com
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Matt Schaumburger, Director of Fundraising
Year: Senior
Hometown: Canton, MI
Studying: Finance
Work Experience: New York Life Insurance Intern, Dan Wood HVAC Runner, Eagle Crest Golf Course Outside Operations
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: New Holland
Favorite Thing About AMA: Learning new things about business. 
Fun Fact: I played roller hockey and ice hockey at Grand Valley.
Email: matt@amagvsu.com
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Rachel McDowell, Director of Finance
Year: Senior
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
Studying: Accounting and Finance
Work Experience: Administrative Sales Intern at Quicken Loans, Business Manager at the Grand Valley Lanthorn, Specialized Tax Services R&D Intern at BDO
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Fruition
Favorite Thing About AMA: Networking and professional developement opportunities
Fun Fact: I can recite the alphabet backwards quickly
Email: rachel@amagvsu.com
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Abby Berry, Director of Recruitment
Year: Senior
Hometown: East Lansing, MI
Studying: Marketing 
Work Experience: Human Resources Intern at Air Lift Company
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: The Sovengard
Favorite Thing About AMA: The community and networking it allows.
Email: abby@amagvsu.com
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Jalen Dixson, Director of Membership
Year: Junior
Hometown: Southfield, MI
Studying: Marketing 
Work Experience: Landscaping/Hardscaping, Retail, and food. Currently is doing online marketing as an Affiliate for Insta360 Cameras. 
Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: HopCat
Favorite Thing About AMA: Being able to connect with more people and learning how real life markets and businesses work.
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Fun Fact: I have over 250 1st and 2nd cousins on my mother's side of the family.
Email: jalen@amagvsu.com
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Membership
    • Executive Board
    • Faculty Advisors
    • Statement of Ethics
    • National AMA
  • Events
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Programming Opportunities
  • Annual Golf Outing