Finance Alumni Spotlights
Blake Arnold
Class Year: ’21
Majors: Finance
Current Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Job:
District Manager at Sunrun
“What keeps me continuing to improve myself is the way I have had a positive influence on others.”
Jackson Bailey
Class Year: ’19
Majors: Finance and International Political Economy
Current Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Job:
Research Assistant with the Council of Economic Advisors at the White House
“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.”
Katja Damjanic
Class Year: ’19
Majors: Management and Finance
Current Hometown: Des Plaines, Illinois
Job:
Commercial Account Manager at Grainger
“I was fortunate enough to take part in many leadership roles on campus, leading to my confidence and experience in working with teams.”
Bryan Feraric
Class Year: ’16
Majors: Finance
Current Hometown: New York City, N.Y.
Job:
Financial Analyst, Oncology with Pfizer pharmaceutical company
“The relationships with faculty at Carthage enable a smooth transition from learning the material in class to utilizing the material in your career.”
Logan Frank
Class Year: ’17
Majors: International Political Economy, Accounting, and Finance
Current Hometown: Chaska, Minnesota
Job:
Trade Compliance Analyst at Bunzl Retail Services
“Carthage pushed me to always go further than what was required and to find joy in the process of learning. This has carried over and is a central part of my life.”
Zachary Gibson
Class Year: ’22
Majors: Finance, Marketing
Current Hometown: Kenosha, WI
Job:
Junior Financial Analyst at Abbott Laboratories
“Carthage provided me with an opportunity to explore my passions while building valuable skills that will stick with me throughout my professional career.”
Nathan Giebel
Class Year: ’12
Majors: Economics and Finance
Current Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Job:
Associate Vice President, Satori Energy
“I’ve had a diverse career within Satori Energy, and I feel that Carthage’s liberal arts curriculum positioned me to have a very broad skill set that is useful in many different areas.”
Erin McCook
Class Year: ’16
Majors: Finance, Management
Current Hometown: Carpentersville, Ill.
Job:
Staff Financial Analyst at Allstate Insurance Company
“Having professors who are willing to dedicate their time to help students succeed is invaluable and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to learn from them.”
Adam Milano
Class Year: ’16
Majors: Accounting and Finance
Current Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
Job:
Audit Senior Associate at Deloitte
“Having multiple roles at Carthage was critical for my career development. It showed me how to manage my time effectively and balance my responsibilities appropriately.”
Hunter Sandidge
Class Year: ’15
Majors: Finance
Current Hometown: Barrington, Ill.
Job:
Senior Data Scientist at United Technologies Aerospace Systems
“It’s rewarding to look back and reflect upon my skill levels when I first left Carthage versus now and how my career has shaped those skills.”