Past Officers
Fall 2014 Officers
Sara Winston – President
| Office Hours: Wednesday 2pm – 3pm | Email: president@usfbap.org | Tel: (813) 765-0456 |
Sara Winston is a student is the Masters of Accountancy program and was born and raised here in Tampa, FL. She began the graduate program this summer after completing a busy season audit internship with EY in the Tampa office, where she will start full time in Fall 2015. Fall 2013 she served as Vice President for the Delta Gamma chapter and this fall in addition to being president, she will be working as a Managerial Accounting TA for the School of Accountancy. Aside from studying for the CPA, in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking her dog to the dog park.
Lauren Johnson – Vice President
| Office Hours: Wednesday 12pm – 1pm | Email: vp@usfbap.org |
Lauren is a fifth generation Tampa resident, currently enrolled in the Masters of Accountancy program at USF. She recently completed an audit internship with KPMG, where she will start full-time in January, 2016. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, trying new things, and playing with her two German Shepherds.
Brian Harris – Chief Financial Officer
| Office Hours: Monday 9am – 10am | Email: treasurer@usfbap.org |
Brian, originally from Tampa, is currently a senior in his final semester of his Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He plans on pursuing a Masters of Accountancy here at the University of South Florida, while also studying for the CPA exams, and strives to work for a public accounting firm. Brian currently works at Busch Gardens Tampa as a Supervisor of Park Operations. In his free time, Brian enjoys family time, professional sports, and history.
Marcus Ellis – ChiefExecutive of National Reporting
| Office Hours: Thursday 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
Before becoming a Bull, Marcus Ellis completed his Associate of the Arts degree at State College of Florida. In 2014 he was chosen to become the Wiley CPAexcel Campus Rep and now a senior with plans on finishing his undergraduate degree in accounting in 2015. He plans to begin studying for the CPA as well as work towards a Masters in Accountancy after completion of his Bachelor’s. He enjoys playing the guitar and working out, and his hobbies include cooking, shopping, and volunteering at church.
Jiuying Lin – Senior Executive of Recording Operations
| Office Hours: Tuesday 9am – 10am | Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
Jiuying Lin is a senior in his final semester of his bachelor’s degree at USF, with a double-major in Accounting and Finance. Originally coming from China, Jiuying overcame the language and cultural barrier and developed love for the cultural diversity. He has helped a small non-profit organization, Bowls-for-good start up their accounting practice and served as a treasurer for Toastmaster, a public speaking organization. Now he’s currently the director of fundraising for International Student Association and Planning on studying for his CPA while working towards his MAcc at USF . He enjoys playing basketball and making music in his free time.
Patric Morris – Chief Officer of Operations
| Office Hours: Monday 1pm – 2pm | Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
Patric, born and raised in Sebring, Florida, transferred to USF for the fall semester of 2013. Currently, he is working toward an accounting internship while taking classes at the university. He plans to continue on for his Master’s Degree, earning his CPA along the way. His interests include fishing, camping, and watching college football.
Fall 2013 Officers
Aaj Solanki – President
Aaj Solanki was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. He is currently an undergraduate Accounting major and will graduate in the Fall of 2013. During the past year, he helped start up the USF Accounting Society and completed an Assurance internship with Deloitte. He also is part of the School of Accountancy Student Advisory Board as well as a board member on the Accounting Circle. Aaj will be pursuing his Masters of Accountancy in the Spring and will then start full time with Deloitte in 2015. In his free time he enjoys playing Intramural sports and eating different types of food!
Sara Winston – Vice President
Sara was born and raised in Tampa; she started playing hockey at age 12 and attended schools in Bradenton, FL and Stowe, VT to pursue this passion. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and traveling. This past summer she interned with Byron Shinn at his firm, Shinn and Company LLC in Bradenton, where she learned a lot while working in both Tax and Audit. She will graduate with her undergrad this December and continue on to pursue her Masters of Accountancy and eventually sit for the CPA exam.
Josh Trim – Chief Financial Officer
Before becoming a Bull, Joshua Trim was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area. He completed his Associate of the Arts degree at Hillsborough Community College prior to transferring to USF to attain his Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy. Joshua was recently chosen to become the first FICPA Student Ambassador to USF, as well as being a member of the USF School of Accountancy’s Student Advisory Board. He plans to earn his Master’s of Accountancy at USF as well as study for his CPA and CIA after completion of his Bachelor’s. Josh works at Datz in South Tampa as a server, after recently stepping down from his Office Manager and Accountant position so that he can focus on finishing his undergraduate degree. In his free time, Joshua enjoys the company of friends and family, kayaking, and sleeping.
Alex Martinson – Chief Executive of National Reporting
Alex grew up in a military family and moved to Panama City, Florida in 2007. Then, in 2010, she moved to Tampa to begin school at USF. Alex will graduate in Fall 2014 with her undergraduate degree as well as her fifth year requirements. In the spring of 2014, she will participate in an audit internship with Grant Thornton. Along with her involvement in Beta Apha Psi, Alex will begin studying for the CPA and is a member of Gamma Phi Beta.
Lauren Johnson – Senior Executive of Recording Operations
Lauren is a fifth generation Tampa resident, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting this December. She intends to pursue a Master’s in Accounting in the next year while working to obtain her CPA certification. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, trying new things, and playing with her two German Shepherds.
Alexander Schmitt – Chief Officer of Operations
Alex is currently in his senior year at USF, planning to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Accounting at the end of Spring 2014. His interests outside of accounting include music, cars and going to the gym.
Spring 2013 Officers
Brian McCarthy – President
| Office Hours: Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: president@usfbap.org |
Before becoming a Bull, Brian was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. He graduated with his undergraduate degree in accounting in December 2011 and completed an advisory internship with Ernst & Young in the spring. Currently, he is pursuing his Master of Accountancy, working as a Teaching Assistant for Principles of Financial Accounting, and studying for the CPA exam. In his free time, Brian enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and playing bagpipes.
Justin Chan – Vice President
| Office Hours: Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: vp@usfbap.org |
Justin was born and raised in the Philippines. He later moved to the United States, and is currently pursuing his Masters of Accounting, with a focus on Taxation. He also works as a tutor, helping students with Accounting and Finance courses. In his free time, Justin likes to stay in shape by getting a good workout at the gym, spending time with friends and trying out new foods. He hopes to one day become a professor, after gaining some real-world experience out in the accounting field.
Michael Banagale – IS Director
| Office Hours: Thursday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
Mike was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He later moved to Tampa to attend USF, pursuing his Bachelor’s with a double major in Accounting and MIS. Mike plans on attaining his CPA license, as well as his CISA. During his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing sports (especially tennis, baseball, and golf), and trying out new foods.
Don Nalley – Senior Executive of Recording Operations
| Office Hours: Monday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
Mitchell Seminario – Chief Financial Officer
| Office Hours: Wednesday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM in BSN 3504 | Email:treasurer@usfbap.org |
Mitchell was born and raised on the east coast of Florida. He received his Bachelor’s with a double major in Accounting and Finance from UCF in 2011. Mitchell then moved to Tampa and became a Bull and is currently pursuing his Master of Accountancy with an Audit/Systems concentration while working as a Graduate Assistant for the financial aid office at USF. When not studying for the CPA exam, Mitchell enjoys weightlifting, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Sara van Spronsen – Chief Executive of National Reporting
| Office Hours: Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
Sara van Spronsen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and spent most of her young childhood there. She is achieving her Bachelor’s in Accounting with a minor in Business Management and intends to pursue her CPA license, as well as a Master’s in Finance upon graduation in 2014. She currently interns for Bashor & Legendre, LLP, CPAs in Carrollwood and works part-time for Glazer Children’s Museum in downtown Tampa.
Fall 2012 Officers
Marissa Fassino – President
| Office Hours: Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: president@usfbap.org |
Marissa was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Washington, D.C, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Melbourne Beach, Florida. She graduated with her undergraduate in accounting in December 2011 and completed a spring internship with Ernst & Young. She is looking forward to completing her Master’s degree, being a Teaching Assistant, spending a month in Europe, completing the CPA exam, and starting full-time with Ernst & Young all by September 2013. Between studying, Beta Alpha Psi, and working she likes watch movies, begin Pinterest projects, and spend too much money at Target and Home Goods.
Pamela Bennett – Vice President
| Office Hours: Wednesday 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email:vp@usfbap.org |
Pamela grew up in South Carolina, and moved to Orlando her senior year in high school, before becoming a Bull. She will be graduating with her undergraduate degree in Accounting in December 2012. Following graduation, she plans to begin the Master’s program at USF and begin her CPA exam during this time. She currently works as a student assistant on campus at USF, helping visitors and professionals with training courses. In her free time, Pamela enjoys, extreme couponing, dancing, eating, traveling, and spending plenty of time with friends, family and her two kittens.
Camesha Brown – Chief Operating Officer and Director of Web Architecture
Camesha grew up in a small town near Montego Bay, Jamaica. After finishing high school in 2007 she moved to Florida. She received her Associate in Arts degree from Palm Beach State College in 2009. She then transferred to the University of South Florida (USF) in 2010, where she received her bachelor’s in Accounting in December 2011. She just completed her second semester the Master’s of Accountancy program (audit/systems concentration) at USF. She hopes to complete the MAcc program in December 2012 and finish all sections of the CPA exam by January 2013. After which she plans to work for a public accounting firm in audit or IT audit. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, watching TV, and learning at least two words in different languages.
| Office Hours: Tuesday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
Joshua Goldberg – Senior Executive of Recording Operations
| Office Hours: Tuesday 11: 00 AM – 12:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
Raised in Tampa, Florida, Joshua always had an aptitude for mathematics and business. He is currently pursuing his undergrad in accounting and finance; which he will complete with 150 credit hours in December 2013. During the summer of 2012, Joshua was an intern for United Technologies Corporation. He plans to take the CPA exam following his undergrad. In his leisure time, Joshua enjoys reading, exercising, movies, sports, and spending time with his family.
Ashlie Landgraff – Chief Financial Officer
| Office Hours: Wednesday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email:treasurer@usfbap.org |
Ashlie is a native Tampa resident and has loved every minute of it. She obtained her first bachelor’s degree in health sciences from the University of Florida, but along the way found her passion in tax accounting. She is now back in school pursuing her CPA requirements. In the Spring of 2013 Ashlie will start her Tax Internship with Grant Thornton. In her free time she enjoys working-out, spending time with her family, and soaking up any sunlight she can find.
Ashley Ciccareello – Chief Executive of National Reporting
Ashley Ciccarello is currently a senior majoring in accounting from Tampa, FL. She started USF in 2009 and has lived in the Bulls Business Community, an on-campus living-learning community for business majors, for three years. Within the community, Ciccarello served as a mentor to freshmen business majors and as a resident assistant (RA). Ciccarello currently works part-time in the College of Business Dean’s Suite as a fiscal and business student assistant and also serves as an orientation team leader for the Office of Orientation. While in college, Ciccarello has co-founded the Women in Business Society and volunteered at the Tampa Police Department. In 2011, Ciccarello was chosen as one of the College of Business’ 25 Under 25 honorees, and, in 2012, she was chosen as one of USF’s Golden Bull recipients. Outside of school, she enjoys going to the beach, running, and going to church. In January 2013, Ciccarello will start her audit internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers. After her internship, Ciccarello plans on pursuing a master’s in accountancy from USF.
| Office Hours: Monday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in BSN 3504 | Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
Spring 2012 Officers
Amanda Kerney – President
| Email: president@usfbap.org |
Amanda Kerney was born and raised with sand between her toes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Currently, she is pursuing her accounting degree and 5th year CPA track and will be completed with all coursework in spring 2012. Amanda will be taking on the Becker Fast Track during this summer and will be starting full-time as an audit associate with McGladrey in January 2013. In her free time, Amanda actively pursues extreme couponing and is always looking for the latest deals.
Jessica Diaz – Vice President
| Email:vp@usfbap.org |
Nathan Sodaro – Chief Operating Officer and Director of Web Architecture
| Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
Nathan was born in Sterling, Virginia and raised in Orlando, Florida. He will be graduating with his undergraduate degree in the Spring of 2012. Following graduation, Nathan hopes to enroll in the USF Master’s of Accountancy program in the Fall of 2012 and obtain an auditing internship. In his spare time he likes to play video games, take pictures and find excuses to use his assortment of home improvement tools.
Rajesh Mirchandani – Senior Executive of Recording Operations
| Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
Rajesh was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Tampa, Florida for most of his life. He is popularly recognized around USF’s accountancy program as “one of the twins…” While attending USF, he worked in the healthcare industry creating reports using relational database management systems. He is currently completing his undergraduate degree and plans to graduate in December 2012. Upon completion, he will move onto an audit internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Tampa. He then plans to attain a Master’s in Accounting, during which he plans to earn his CPA license. When Rajesh is not busy studying, he loves to travel all over the world. His favorite international hotspots include London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Mumbai, and Singapore. Rajesh is also an avid soccer fan and in his free time is cheering on his favorite club, Manchester United.
Puja Patel – Chief Financial Officer
| Email:treasurer@usfbap.org |
Puja was born in Huntsville, AL but was raised near Cocoa Beach, FL. She will be graduating in December of 2012 with her undergraduate degree in Accounting. After graduation, Puja will begin an Audit Internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers and from there she will enter graduate school to obtain her Master’s and start her CPA exams. Outside of studying and going to school, Puja enjoys shopping, running, traveling, and hanging out with friends.
Roshan Mirchandani – Chief Executive of National Reporting
| Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
Roshan was born in Miami, Florida and has grown up in Tampa since the age of two. He has an identical twin brother who, together, have become well-known in the Accounting Program for their similarities. During his time at USF, Roshan worked in Database Management, using Oracle systems, in the healthcare industry. He is currently pursuing his Undergraduate degree in Accounting, with an Audit focus, and will graduate in the Fall of 2012. Upon completion, he will move onto an Audit internship, in January 2013, with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Tampa. He then plans to complete his Master’s of Accountancy, during which he hopes to earn his CPA license. When Roshan is not studying or involved with Beta Alpha Psi he loves to travel internationally. Some of his favorite destinations include Mumbai, London, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. He is also a passionate sports fan, and loves to cheer for his favorite sports team, Manchester United.
Fall 2011 Officers
Kathy Howe – President
| Email: president@usfbap.org |
Kathy Howe is currently enrolled in the Master of Accounting program at USF with a focus on taxation. Before attending the University of South Florida, Kathy worked as a business consultant specializing in implementing enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) for wholesale distributors. Kathy recently accepted an internship position with TECO Energy and will be working in their internal audit department.
Amanda Worth – Vice President
| Email:vp@usfbap.org |
Marissa Fassino – IS Director
| Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
Marissa was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Washington, D.C, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Melbourne Beach, Florida. She will be graduating with her undergraduate in accounting in December 2011. Following graduation she will continue on with her audit internship at Accell Audit & Compliance and begin the Master’s of Accountancy program in Fall 2012. Between studying, Beta Alpha Psi, and working she likes to watch movies and spend too much money shopping at Target.
Christina Mueller – Chapter Secretary
| Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
Christina Mueller was born and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida. She graduated as a double major in accounting and management in May 2011. Christina is currently enrolled in the Masters of Accountancy program with a focus on taxation and plans to begin her CPA exam during this time. She hopes to one day begin her PhD and become a professor. In her free time, Christina enjoys playing video games, cooking, and making costumes.
Cristen Grund – Treasurer
| Email:treasurer@usfbap.org |
Cristen was born in Ohio, but grew up in Orlando before moving to Tampa in 2007. Prior to coming to USF, Cristen worked as an Accounting Manager in several industries. She will be graduating with her B.S. in Accountancy in December 2011, followed by an Audit internship with Grant Thornton, then getting married in April of 2012. Cristen plans to enter the MAcc program at USF, following her internship and wedding, under her married name-to-be, Cristen Carlson. When Cristen isn’t hitting the accounting books she enjoys cooking and cheering on her favorite teams, the Cleveland Browns and Orlando Magic!
Michael Territo – Chapter Reporter
| Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
Michael is currently completing his undergraduate degree, which will be finished in December 2011. Upon completion, he will move onto an audit internship this January with Grant Thornton in Tampa. He then plans to enroll in USF’s Master’s of Accountancy program in Fall 2012, during which he plans to earn his CPA license. Michael started his own business with his brother during his freshman summer and has volunteered with the AARP’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for the past two tax seasons in his hometown of Brooksville, FL. When Michael isn’t studying he likes to play tennis, basketball, play video games, and fish with his girlfriend.
Spring 2011 Officers
Christopher Rosales – President
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: president@usfbap.org |
Christopher was born in Miami, but he was raised in the Tampa Bay area. He graduated from Hillsborough High School 3rd in his class and was a Tampa Tribune Scholar for graduating class 2006. He currently works at Comfort Suites and is going into his 3rd year. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida in Fall of 2010. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Accounting and plans to start the CPA examination while completing school. He is a highly involved member of Beta Alpha Psi and enjoys community service events. In any free time, he enjoys roller skating, finding the next funniest video on YouTube, and singing loudly in the car.
Kathy Howe – Vice President
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email:vp@usfbap.org |
Linda Fernandez – IS Director
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
After graduating with a finance degree, Linda worked in the insurance industry as a commercial accounts underwriter. She always enjoyed the financial aspect of analyzing businesses and from a combination of work experience and her background in finance knew she was interested in accounting. She joined Beta Alpha Psi in the spring of 2010 and hopes to graduate from the MAcc program in the fall of 2011.
Elizabeth Shepard – Chapter Secretary
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
Elizabeth was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. She will graduate with her undergraduate in Accounting from the University of South Florida in May 2011. She plans on pursuing her graduate degree after graduation and will sit for her CPA during graduate school. Elizabeth currently works at Santo’s Italian Grill, a family owned restaurant in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Elizabeth has also been awarded a Student’s Excellence grant for the second semester and assists an accounting professor throughout the semester. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and shopping with her sister.
Kari Ferguson – Treasurer
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email:treasurer@usfbap.org |
Kari has lived in Tampa, Florida her entire life. She will be graduating with a Bachelors in Accountancy in May 2011. Following graduation she will begin her internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers. She plans on attending graduate school in Fall 2011. During that time she will hopefully finish up her CPA exam. She currently works at PetSmart and loves animals. When she is not studying or working, she enjoys sleeping and hanging out with her friends.
Carson Hardy – Chapter Reporter
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
After growing up in Bradenton, Florida, Carson is attending USF for his undergraduate degree. Nearing the completion of that degree, Carson will graduate in May and work as an Audit Intern with Grant Thornton here in Tampa. From there he will study for his Master’s of Accountancy degree, and earn his CPA license prior to full-time work. Carson is the Vice President and Captain of the Roller Hockey Club at USF, competing in a national league. In his free time he likes to exercise, watch sports, watch movies, and read books. One of his most fond memories was backpacking through Europe this summer, and studying abroad with the USF School of Accountancy.
Fall 2010 Officers
Rob Goodwin – President
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: president@usfbap.org |
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Rob has been in the Tampa Bay area for the past ten years. During this time he has held many different positions including managing, tutoring prep and college level mathematics, accounting, and writing; and acting as a partner in a commercial cleaning business. Currently, he is a teaching assistant for Principles of Financial Accounting and runs his own cleaning company. Since returning to school, he has served in a number of leadership positions, including treasurer and president of the HCC Student Government Association and currently serves as the president of Beta Alpha Psi.
Amanda Porupski – Vice President
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email:vp@usfbap.org |
Ana Chirino – IS Director
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: isdirector@usfbap.org |
Ana is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa with a business degree in Economics and is currently a returning student pursuing a degree in Accounting. She is very active in the Tampa Bay community and is the Board President of Boyette Oaks Homeowner’s Association. She served on the Pasco Alliance of Community Associations board, BAP Gold Challenge committee and participated in community events such as “Paint Your Heart Out” with Deloitte. Ana also brings her technology, marketing and managerial skills to the Beta Alpha Psi officer team.
James Bote – Chapter Secretary
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: secretary@usfbap.org |
James was born and raised in Valrico, Florida and will graduate with his undergraduate in Accounting from the University of South Florida in December 2010. He plans on pursuing his graduate degree after graduation and will sit for his CPA during graduate school. James currently works at Bill’s Prescription Center, which is a family owned pharmacy in Brandon, Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and watching every sport possible on TV. All he wants for Christmas is for the Rays to win the World Series.
James Hansen – Treasurer
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email:treasurer@usfbap.org |
Having grown up in a military family, James lived a life of constant change by attending 11 different schools and living abroad in Germany, Japan, and Argentina. He is a graduate student getting his Master of Accountancy at USF and works as a Teaching Assistant for Principles of Managerial Accounting. James will begin taking the CPA exam this semester and can’t wait to start full-time at Ernst & Young next summer. He is very competitive and especially loves playing pick-up basketball at the gym, flag football, and soccer.
Luke Richardson – Chapter Reporter
| Office: BSN 3405 | Email: reporter@usfbap.org |
Born in Miami and raised only minutes from USF, Luke began studying at the College of Business in the Fall of 2007. He is now a senior and is well on his way to completing his undergraduate education in Accounting. After an enormously rewarding first semester in Beta Alpha Psi, Luke will be working as an Audit Intern at Deloitte in the Spring of 2011 and plans to graduate the following Fall. He intends to pursue his Master of Accountancy degree and CPA designation upon graduation. Apart from studying and sleeping when possible, Luke loves playing sports, working out, and essentially everything else that takes place outside.