The MBA Association (MBAA) is a student-led organization that
fosters networking among students, alumni, faculty and the business
community. The Association sponsors regular networking
events and brings business leaders to campus to interact with
students and alumni. All MBA students and alumni are eligible
for membership in the Association and leadership positions are
available.
In addition, the MBAA serves as a Student Advisory Group
working directly with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs to
provide regular student feedback on the program and curriculum. The
students provide valuable input on how we can continually
improve the program in order to meet their needs.
Show Profile: Bronwyn
Polachowski ~ President
Bronwyn Polachowski
President, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Finance
Email
bpolacho@butler.edu
Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Bachelor of Architecture,
University of Detroit Mercy, Bachelor of Art, history major and
religion minor; Ball State University, Master of Science in
Historic Preservation
Current Profession
Processor at UK CPA Group, LLP
Profesional Expertise
Analysis, budgeting, costing, and operations management
Civic Activities
Wildwood Estates Home Owners' Association, Vice President;
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Volunteer
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBAA allows me to connect with current students and alumni.
Those connections have helped me get more out of the MBA program by
sharing experiences. It is truly real life, real business coming
together. The MBAA also gives me the opportunity to help develop
the MBA program by finding out what students want out of the
program and pursuing ways to achieve those goals."
Show Profile: Matt
Powers ~ Vice President Programming
Matt Powers
VP Programming, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Leadership
Email
mapowers@butler.edu
Education
Purdue University, bachelor of arts in organizational
leadership
Current Profession
Production Supervisor, Ryan Homes, Indianapolis, IN
Profesional Expertise
Project management and customer service
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBAA is a great way to interact with your classmates to
discuss different courses and how they affect your career. And of
course I like learning about Real Life Real Business through the
Speaker Series each semester, it is a great addition to the class
work."
Show Profile: Laura
Boedeker ~ Vice President Finance
Laura Boedeker
Vice President Finance, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Marketing
Email
lmboedek@butler.edu
Education
B.A., Hanover College; M.S., Miami University
Current Profession
Medical Device Sales
Profesional Expertise
Sales
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBAA affords me the opportunity to work with other talented
and successful MBA students in an environment where we can learn
from one another and develop strong bonds. Assisting with and
participating in career development events broadens my knowledge
base and fosters an even greater sense of community among Butler
students, faculty, and alumni. The exposure to Butler's network of
business contacts, an active alumni network, and leaders in the
community is extremely valuable to career development in the short
and long-term."
Show Profile: Ginger
Lippert ~ Vice President Communications
Ginger Lippert
Vice President Communications, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
General
Email
vlippert@butler.edu
Education
Butler University, bachelors of science in marketing
Current Profession
Marketing Project Manager, Butler Business Accelerator
Profesional Expertise
Sales and marketing
Civic Activities
Delta Gamma Fraternity, Regional Collegiate Recruitment
Specialist
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBA Association has allowed me to engage with other MBA
candidates and faculty outside of the classroom. It
has also connected me with Butler MBA Alumni through
social and networking opportunities. Overall, the MBAA
provides additional value to my overall MBA experience."
Show Profile: Tim
Beckman ~ At Large Board Member
Tim Beckman
At Large Board Member, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Undecided
Email
tbeckman@butler.edu
Education
Purdue University, bachelor of science in computer
graphics with emphasis on construction technology
Current Profession
Partner with CG Visions Inc.
Profesional Expertise
Strategic and applied experience with the use of BIM (Building
Information Modeling) and the advantages it brings to both the
residential and commercial construction industries
Civic Activities
Purdue Industrial Advisory Board Member and Zionsville Lion's
Park Spring Clean up
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBAA provides a unique opportunity to professionally
network outside of the typical work channels. It also
allows for interaction with fellow MBA students independent of the
classroom, while providing a medium to the greater Indianapolis
business community."
Show Profile: Russell
Bennett ~ At Large Board Member
Russell Bennett
At Large Board Member
MBA Concentration
Leadership, Finance, and International Business
Email
rcbennet@butler.edu
Education
Ball State University, bachelor of science in political
science
Current Profession
Full-time MBA Student
Civic Activities
Humane Society of Indiana, Ronald McDonald House
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"To meet others in the program in order to network and make more
personal connections than you can during class. Also, to get
others involved in the MBA program so that people get more than a
degree, they get a full, rich experience."
Show Profile: Tom
Hunley ~ At Large Board Member
Tom Hunley
At Large Board Member, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Leadership
Email
thunley@butler.edu
Education
Indiana State University, bachelor of science
in criminology
Current Profession
Internet Recruitment Consultant, Monster.com
Profesional Expertise
Human Resources, recruiting, job search strategy
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"I enjoy interacting with other MBA students in a non-class
environment. It has allowed me to get to know not only my
classmates, but students who I wouldn't have been able to connect
with."
Show Profile: Ira
Maher ~ At Large Board Member
Ira Maher
At Large Board Member, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Leadership
Email
imaher@butler.edu
Education
University of Indianapolis, bachelor of science in electronic
media
Current Profession
Marketing Account Planner, three-sixty group
Civic Activities
Volunteer/donor for Center for the Performing Arts, Booth
Tarkington Civic Theatre, and Indiana High School Athletic
Association
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"I have found that participating in the MBAA is a great
opportunity because it offers another avenue through which I can
connect (personally and professionally) with my peers in the MBA
program. Butler's MBA program is full of bright minds and driven
students/professionals. MBAA events are a perfect opportunity to
make connections with these talented people and establish a
relationship that could prove to be very beneficial in the
future."
Show Profile: Chris
Potts ~ At Large Board Member
Chris Potts
At Large Board Member, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Leadership
Email
cpotts@butler.edu
Education
Butler University, bachelor of science in biology and
chemistry
Current Profession
Associate Director of Admission, Butler University Office of
Admission
Civic Activities
Production Team Member, Grace Community Church (Noblesville,
IN), Local YMCA Board Member, Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT-B), Service (mission) trips - national and international
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"I enjoy being able to connect with other MBA students, in order
to help improve the MBA program and make it a more enjoyable
experience for everyone involved. In addition, I see the MBAA
as a way to be an advocate for all the MBA students, finding new
ways to foster an environment of connection with each other as well
as with our faculty members."
Show Profile: Chris
Ruch ~ At Large Board Member
Chris Ruch
Large Board Member, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Finance
Email
cruch@butler.edu
Education
Purdue University, bachelor of science, construction engineering
& management
Current Profession
Full-time student, previously Project Manager with national
construction management firm
Profesional Expertise
Project management and engineering
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"The Butler MBA should be more than just the classroom.
Experiences gained outside the classroom can be just as
valuable. Being involved in the MBAA allows students to
expand their horizons beyond the knowledge and experience acquired
in the classroom."