UFA Executive Board
Mitch Giegel
Co-President
Mitch Giegel is a senior finance student from Cincinnati, Ohio, currently in his fourth year at The Ohio State University. He has previously contributed as a member of the Alumni Relations Committee and served as the Vice President of Strategic Development.
Last summer, Mitch gained valuable experience as a Bond Capital Markets Intern at Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, he enjoys skiing, sailing, and following college football.
Ryan Arp
Co-President
Ryan Arp is a senior studying finance with a minor in financial planning at The Ohio State University, residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. This summer, he interned at Goldman Sachs within their wealth management division. Previously, Ryan gained experience in finance and accounting as an intern at KeyBank. He enjoys outdoor recreational activities such as backpacking and kayaking.
Shawn Gindea
Treasurer
Shawn Gindea is a junior finance and international business student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last summer, he gained hands-on experience interning with Fanatics/Mitchell & Ness. Outside of school, Shawn is a passionate Philly sports fan, enjoys Ohio State Football, and loves reading biographies.
Allie Hiegel
VP of Corporate Relations
Allie Hiegel, a junior at The Ohio State University, is in her second year serving as one of the two Vice Presidents of Corporate Relations for the Undergraduate Finance Association. Her primary responsibility is to establish and nurture relationships with companies, ensuring their participation in the organization's weekly meetings, career fairs, and other networking events. Allie plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections with these companies to support the professional development of UFA members.
Audrey Planner
VP of Special Events
Audrey Planner, as Vice President of Special Events, leads the planning and execution of both professional and social events for UFA. She collaborates with the Office of Career Management at Fisher to organize the Finance Career Fair each fall, providing business majors, particularly those specializing in finance, the opportunity to network with recruiters and explore internship options. Audrey also builds community within the organization by coordinating social events, such as attending local sports outings.
Mason Edmund
VP of Corporate Relations
Mason Edmund is a junior at The Ohio State University, studying finance. He serves as the 2024-25 Vice President of Corporate Relations, where he is responsible for reaching out to companies and expanding UFA's network for various events. Mason collaborates with the rest of the executive board to coordinate informative and engaging meetings for the members.
Brandon Cloud
VP of Foundational Skills
Brandon Cloud, a third-year accounting major, serves as the Vice President of Foundational Skills. In this role, he oversees programs that provide members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the financial industry. These initiatives are designed to give members a head start in understanding finance, helping them to be better prepared for future classes, interviews, and more by working alongside like-minded individuals.
Carter Brown
VP of Strategic Development
Carter Brown is a second-year finance student responsible for organizing and executing the SIE Prep Program, a semester-long preparatory course for a selected group of students taking the SIE exam at the end of the semester. He also develops new programs and offerings to help members expand their business and finance acumen.
AJ Pederson
VP of Member Relations
AJ Pederson, as Vice President of Member Relations, leads the Alumni Relations Committee and oversees the organization’s roster and attendance. The Alumni Relations Committee, composed of dedicated students, aims to make a significant impact on the organization and Ohio State as a whole. AJ is also responsible for distributing merchandise and creating member incentives. A key aspect of his role involves maintaining communication with members through GroupMe and email..
Rhea Chanda
VP of Operations
Rhea Chanda, a second-year finance major, serves as the Vice President of Operations. In this role, she is responsible for sending out weekly emails to Undergraduate Finance Association members, providing updates on weekly meetings and upcoming events. Rhea's primary focus is to maintain and update UFA's presence on various websites, ensuring effective communication with all members.
Milan Khachane
VP of Marketing
Milan Khachane is a first-year finance major from Dayton, Ohio. In his free time, Milan enjoys traveling and golfing. He also manages the club’s social media accounts to enhance its online presence, creating engaging content including posts, graphics, and stories to promote events, meetings, and other club activities.
Mitch Giegel
Mitch Giegel is a senior finance student from Cincinnati, Ohio, currently in his fourth year at The Ohio State University. He has previously contributed as a member of the Alumni Relations Committee and served as the Vice President of Strategic Development.
Last summer, Mitch gained valuable experience as a Bond Capital Markets Intern at Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, he enjoys skiing, sailing, and following college football.
Co-President
Ryan Arp
Ryan Arp is a senior studying finance with a minor in financial planning at The Ohio State University, residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. This summer, he interned at Goldman Sachs within their wealth management division. Previously, Ryan gained experience in finance and accounting as an intern at KeyBank. He enjoys outdoor recreational activities such as backpacking and kayaking.
Co-President
Shawn Gindea
Treasurer
Shawn Gindea is a junior finance and international business student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last summer, he gained hands-on experience interning with Fanatics/Mitchell & Ness. Outside of school, Shawn is a passionate Philly sports fan, enjoys Ohio State Football, and loves reading biographies.
Allie Hiegel
VP of Corporate Relations
Allie Hiegel, a junior at The Ohio State University, is in her second year serving as one of the two Vice Presidents of Corporate Relations for the Undergraduate Finance Association. Her primary responsibility is to establish and nurture relationships with companies, ensuring their participation in the organization's weekly meetings, career fairs, and other networking events. Allie plays a crucial role in creating meaningful connections with these companies to support the professional development of UFA members.
Audrey Planner, as Vice President of Special Events, leads the planning and execution of both professional and social events for UFA. She collaborates with the Office of Career Management at Fisher to organize the Finance Career Fair each fall, providing business majors, particularly those specializing in finance, the opportunity to network with recruiters and explore internship options. Audrey also builds community within the organization by coordinating social events, such as attending local sports outings.
VP of Special Events
Audrey Planner
Mason Edmund
VP of Corporate Relations
Mason Edmund is a junior at The Ohio State University, studying finance. He serves as the 2024-25 Vice President of Corporate Relations, where he is responsible for reaching out to companies and expanding UFA's network for various events. Mason collaborates with the rest of the executive board to coordinate informative and engaging meetings for the members.
Brandon Cloud
VP of Foundational Skills
Brandon Cloud, a third-year accounting major, serves as the Vice President of Foundational Skills. In this role, he oversees programs that provide members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the financial industry. These initiatives are designed to give members a head start in understanding finance, helping them to be better prepared for future classes, interviews, and more by working alongside like-minded individuals.
Carter Brown
VP of Strategic Development
Carter Brown is a second-year finance student responsible for organizing and executing the SIE Prep Program, a semester-long preparatory course for a selected group of students taking the SIE exam at the end of the semester. He also develops new programs and offerings to help members expand their business and finance acumen.
AJ Pederson
VP of Member Relations
AJ Pederson, as Vice President of Member Relations, leads the Alumni Relations Committee and oversees the organization’s roster and attendance. The Alumni Relations Committee, composed of dedicated students, aims to make a significant impact on the organization and Ohio State as a whole. AJ is also responsible for distributing merchandise and creating member incentives. A key aspect of his role involves maintaining communication with members through GroupMe and email..
Rhea Chanda
VP of Operations
Rhea Chanda, a second-year finance major, serves as the Vice President of Operations. In this role, she is responsible for sending out weekly emails to Undergraduate Finance Association members, providing updates on weekly meetings and upcoming events. Rhea's primary focus is to maintain and update UFA's presence on various websites, ensuring effective communication with all members.