MSUFA Executive Board Members

Kevin Michalzuk- Co-President

Kevin is currently a junior Finance major earning a specialization in Sales Communication.  He is a proud member of the Financial Markets Institute and the Honors College.  Last summer Kevin interned for Altair Advisers, a boutique high-net worth wealth management firm in Chicago.  The previous summer Kevin was a top performing intern at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and the first student selected to represent Michigan State University at the Principal Leadership Conference.  As Co-President, Kevin looks to cultivate strategic corporate partnerships and nurture current relationships.  Kevin can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Giovanni Barbat- Co-President 

Giovanni is currently a senior finance major.  Giovanni is a proud member of the Senior Class Council of 2010, as well as a teaching assistant for FI 414. Last summer Giovanni interned at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Southfield, Michigan.  The previous summer Giovanni studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain.  As Co-President, Giovanni promises to bring immeasurable value to all members by helping them obtain internships, full time jobs and assisting in the development of their financial knowledge.  Giovanni can be reached at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Brian Mamassian- Executive Vice President

Brian grew up in Brighton, Michigan and is currently a sophomore majoring in Finance.  His involvement in the Finance Association began his freshman year by actively participating in the annual trip to Chicago.  Brian serves as the Alumni and Corporate Relations Committee Chair for the Eli Broad College of Business Student Senate where he maintains strong corporate connections between present and past Senators.  Brian will serve as the single-point contact with companies in planning the annual Finance Association Career Fair and Golf Outing.  Brian can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

John McNamara- Vice President of Operations

John is currently a sophomore Finance major.  He began his involvement in the Finance Association during the spring of his freshman year where he took place in the Plante Moran case study. John is also an active member of the Student Investment Association. His main responsibilities this year are to budget the Finance Association's activities while gaining additional funding from outside donors. John can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ryan Schoen- Vice President of Corporate Relations

Ryan is currently a senior in the Eli Broad College of Business majoring in Finance with a specialization in Sales Communication.  Ryan gained industry experience over the summer interning at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Financial Representative, earning his Life, Accident and Health Michigan Insurance License.  Over the summer Ryan shadowed three different professionals in the financial industry learning everything from options trading to private wealth management.  In addition to the Finance Association, Ryan is a member of the MSU Global Sales Leadership Society, Student Investment Association and MSU Varsity Cheer Team.  As Vice President of Corporate Relations, Ryan looks forward to nurturing current corporate partnerships while at the same time fostering new relationships.  Ryan can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .    

Eric Ogowetsky -Vice President of Member Relations

Eric is currently a junior majoring in Finance.  In his sophomore year, he had an internship at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in New York.  This past summer Eric studied at Cambridge University in England as part of a study abroad program.  As Vice President of Member Relations, Eric's duties include informing members of upcoming events and answering any questions that they may have. Eric can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mike Coyne - Vice President of Freshman and Alumni Affairs

Mike is a junior in the Eli Broad College of Business studying Finance.  He joined the Finance Association his freshman year where he regularly attended meetings and participated in the Chicago trip.  Mike is also on the Student Investment Association's E-board, where he is Co-Director of the Analyst Program.  Last summer Mike interned at Federal Mogul Corporation. Mike can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Michael Chamas- Vice President of Special Events

Michael is a junior in the Eli Broad College of Business. He is a Finance major with a specialization in International Business and an Evan's Scholar. During the summer of 2010 he participated in a Study Abroad trip to the Benelux Countries in Europe and interned with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.  His duties will include coordinating site visits and social events for this upcoming year.  Michael can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Patrick Nemes - Eli Broad Student Senate Representative, Webmaster

Pat is currently a senior Finance major in the Eli Broad College of Business.  During the summer after his freshman year, Pat interned at Merrill Lynch as a Research Analyst in their Private Wealth Management Division. This past summer he interned at Archetype Trading in Chicago, a proprietary trading firm specializing in short-term futures trading.  Pat is a member of the MSU Club Lacrosse team and Student Investment Association and will hold the positions of co-Treasurer and Stock Selection Committee member respectively for this upcoming year. Pat can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tony Ou- Senior Consultant 

Tony is currently a senior Finance in the Eli Broad College of Business.  As Senior Consultant, Tony assists Finance Association members in preparing for various professional development events and setting up the Wall Street Training course.  Last summer Tony interned with Kinsella Group, a middle market investment bank based in Chicago. Tony can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .