Hey everyone! My name is Javier Rivas Ghersi, and I’m one of the Co-President's and head of the mentorship cohorts for this years FMA. I’m currently pursuing Wealth Management and enjoy mentoring young professionals as they learn more about their future career paths. Please use me as a resource for anything needed, and I hope you can be part of our growth!

Hey y’all, I’m Luke Schumacher and I serve as the Vice President for FMA. I focus on strategic partnerships and long-term projects. I’m a senior accounting major on the CPA track. Outside of McCoy, I enjoy being a part of the wakeboarding and water polo teams. I’m always looking for ways to help our members succeed, so don’t hesitate to reach out when opportunities or roadblocks come up!

Hello! My name is Arvind and I am the Chief Information Officer for FMA. I am majoring in Computer Science at Texas State University. I joined FMA during my freshman year because I was interested in Finance. I hope to continue down this wonderful journey and bridge my knowledge of AI and Finance to further expand in the FinTech community. 

Hello, I’m Parker Kaifesh and I’m excited to be in charge of Professional Development for FMA this year. I’m currently pursuing a job as a financial analyst, with the end goal of becoming a portfolio manager. My goal this year is to bring the club members closer together and plan events to network and help our community. I’m super excited for the future of this club and the continued growth and development of our members!

My name is Daniel Stone. I am very excited to be a part of this FMA chapter for Texas State. I am currently the community outreach chair. Currently, I’m working as a real estate agent in the San Marcos area. I am also working on completing my Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license.  

Hello all! My name is Ian and I am excited to be this year’s Chief Marketing Officer representing the Texas State chapter of FMA. I am a junior and finance major. My professional goals are to become a broker and work in real estate development. Currently, I’m a licensed agent and have been serving the San Marcos area for about a year. As the Chief Marketing Officer, I plan to leverage my skills in promotion to spread the word about the opportunities FMA has to offer to students. I also hope to be a resource to anyone in FMA who is interested in any real estate-related field. 

Hi, my name is John Biegel and I’m extremely honored to be serving my senior year as the officer for employer engagement. I love making new connections and am always excited to meet people in any realm of the financial industry. I want to work as a personal financial advisor and have used my college years to get licenses, education, and internships to further me on that path. I was born and raised in Hawai’i but have fallen in love with Texas State University and want to see Texas State grow and thrive in the years after I leave. 

I'm Pablo Berumen, the Marketing and Communications Officer for FMA TXST. My mission is to elevate our chapter’s presence by creating dynamic content and communication strategies that keep our members engaged and informed. I’m passionate about showcasing the incredible opportunities FMA offers and connecting our community in meaningful ways. I'm excited to make this year our best yet!