AITP E-Board

Executive President

Grant Newman

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: May 2009
Semesters in AITP: 5
Other groups/activities: His House Christian Fellowship (Life group, worship team, campus house resident), Marching Chippewa's Alum (trombone), CMU Honors Program.
Interests: Jesus, my family & friends, the Great Outdoors, watching movies, acoustic guitar & singing, racquetball, the U-Cup.
Why did you join AITP: I joined AITP because I wanted an experience that I couldn't get by just going to class and reading a textbook. I wanted interaction with fellow students in my concentration and with professionals who are actually working in the environment I'm preparing to enter.

The President is in charge of motivating the Executive Board and keeping the goals, ideals, and beliefs in focus.

Executive Vice President

Steve Morgan

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Semesters in AITP: 3
Other groups/activities: CMU Exiles Rugby, IM Football
Interests: Fishing, Travel, Weight Lifting, Camping, Sports in general
Why did you join AITP: Networking and professional development opportunities.

The Vice President contacts alumni and hosts events for them.

Fundraising Chair

Lisa Perks

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: December 2008
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: Orchesis Dance Theatre and Dance Teacher at Vision Studio of Performing Arts.
Interests: Dance and spending time with friends
Why did you join AITP: Networking, and professional development.

The Fundraising Chair is responsible for organizing fund raisers for the group.

Executive Secretary

Rebecca Johnson

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: May 2009
Semesters in AITP: 3
Other groups/activities: SAP Users Group
Interests: Cooking, photography, spending time with friends.
Why did you join AITP: To network , and get experience with a group that focuses on the MIS major.

The Secretary is responsible for recording minutes and e-mailing them to the chapter after each meeting. The Secretary also prepares the chapters newsletter each semester.

Executive Treasurer

Eric Friedeberg

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: SAP Users Group - Executive Treasurer
Interests: Outdoors (kayaking, camping, biking), music, technology
Why did you join AITP: Networking, School Involvement, Friendship, Professional Development.

The Treasurer is responsible for keeping track of all of the groups finances.

Membership Chair

Kyle Schrauben

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: May 2009
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: Intramural Sports, SAP Users Group
Interests: Sports, outdoors, hunting, fishing, enjoying life, and relaxing
Why did you join AITP: To network with other students and meet potential emplyers. Also, it is a great opportunity to act business professional

Corporate Relations

Steven Bauer

Major: Computer Science
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities:
Interests: Technology, IS, IT relations
Why did you join AITP: Networking opportunities

Technical Chair

Matt Brickner

Majors: Computer Science and Information Technology
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: Intramural Sports, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honour Society
Interests: Sports, Music, Drums, Technology
Why did you join AITP: Networking opportunities and Professional development.

The Technical Chair is responsible for updating the website with upcoming events, news, and when new speakers will be coming to campus.

SAC Representative

Rob McNamara

Major: Information Tehcnology
Expected Graduation: May 2009
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: ACM (Association for ComputingMachinery) and Habitat for Humanity
Interests: Baseball, Golf, Racquetball, Poker, learning about computers, and playing the guitar.
Why did you join AITP: I wanted to learn more about how I could use my degree after I graduate and AITP seemed like the best way to do that. I also figured it would give me an edge when looking for an internship and also a job for when after I graduate.

The SAC Representative functions as a very important link between the Dean's Office and the Registered Student Organizations of the College of Business.

SGA Representative

Matt Monroe

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: Fall 2009
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: IM Basketball, Grawn Lab Consultant, His House Lifegroup
Interests: Basketball, running, music, computers, cards, golf
Why did you join AITP: To network with other IT students and meet employers.

Special Events

Justin Warren

Major: MIS
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Semesters in AITP: 3
Other groups/activities:
Interests: Music, Reading, Relaxing, Playing the Piano, and meeting new people
Why did you join AITP: I wanted to get involved on campus. I heard AITP was one of the most active student organizations on campus and I wanted to be apart of it. I knew that it would provide with the resources to development myself professionally. Also, joining offered me opportunities to network with prospective employers and hold a leadership position on e-board.

Social Chair

Justin Roggenbuck

Major: Information Technology
Expected Graduation: May 2009
Semesters in AITP: 2
Other groups/activities: CMU IT Help Desk
Interests: Computers, Golf, Being outside
Why did you join AITP: Networking opportunities and desire to get involved.