MSF
Meet the MS Finance Advisory Council
MSF Advisory Council members serve as advocates of the MSF Program, offer guidance to the curriculum committee, and assist in strengthening the overall student experience.

Marshall Adkins
Managing Director and Head of Energy Investment Banking, Raymond James<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Business email
Lee Beckelman
CFO, Smart Sand, Inc.<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Nabil Ahmed
Associate, Goldman Sachs<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Aparna Bellur
Program Manager, Memorial Hermann<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Ashley Baum
Managing Director-Head of Special Opportunities, Teacher Retirement System of Texas<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Mariko Boswell
Head of U.S. Endowment, Foundation & Healthcare Practice, Pimco<br />
Career Taxonomy:<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn

Brittany Braden
Senior Principal, PGIM Private Capital<br />
Career Taxonomy:<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Daniel Cardone
Partner, HC Capital Partners<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Stephanie Cutter
Principal, EY<br />
Career Taxonomy: Consulting<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Jacob Clark
Senior Investment Associate, Long View Equity, LLC<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Michael Cox
Vice Chairman, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Restructuring Advisory, Seabury Securities<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Drew Cozby
CFO, WildFire Energy, LLC<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Dan English
Executive Director, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Scott Farrimond
President, Farrimond Castillo<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Zachary Faulise
Regional Director, Enterprise Sales, Navan<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Jordyn Gauntt
Senior Investment Associate, Capital Creek Partners<br />
Career Taxonomy:<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Brad Glover
CFO, Crystaphase<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
William Griffin
EVP and Houston President, Susser Bank<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Leslie Gunawan
Managing Director - Financial Advisor, UBS<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Chris Halaska
Chief Investment Officer, Avalon Advisors<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Rachel Hamblen
Vice President, Investment Consultant, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management<br />
Career Taxonomy:<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Curtis Hartman
Managing Partner, Genesis Park<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Will Haynes
Associate - Hedge Fund Investments, UTIMCO<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Mark Huffstetler
Chief Credit Officer, Truist Securities<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Ashley Ilardo
Regional Director, Dimensional Fund Advisors<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Anca Ion
CIO, Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Charles Jennings
Director, Main Street Capital Corporation<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Tyler Johnson
Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Dell Technologies<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Rob Karicod
Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Sixth Street Partners<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Jeff Kennedy
Principal, Deloitte<br />
Career Taxonomy: Consulting<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Kevin Kershisnik
Principal, Vision Ridge Partners<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone

Lulu Llano
Director, Teacher Retirement System of Texas<br />
Career Taxonomy:<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Larry Manning
Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting<br />
Career Taxonomy: Consulting<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Emilee Masters
VP, Houlihan Lokey<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Will Matthews
VP Commercial Banking, Truist<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn or Email
Kevin McDonough
Managing Director, VMG Health<br />
Career Taxonomy: Consulting<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Brad Morgan
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Platform Partners LLC<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Reagan Nash
Senior Vice President - Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley<br />
Career Taxonomy:<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Clas Olsson
CIO EQV International Equities, Invesco<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Austin Parker
Director of Investments, American Campus Communities<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Eric Paul
Senior VP, PNC Bank<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Randy Petersen
EMD-Group Head Energy Finance and Texas Corporate, Cadence Bank<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Andrea Petro
Co-Founder, AdCap Growth Partners<br />
Career Taxonomy: Investing<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Cameron Reed
VP, Senior Syndication Consultants, BOK Financial<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Jim Sandoval
VP and Treasurer, Marathon Oil Corporation<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Dave Scott
Managing Director & Energy Industry Leader, Kroll<br />
Career Taxonomy: Consulting<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn or Email
Jeff Stadler
Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Chase<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Kenna Stehr
Director of Finance, Revenue FP&A & Policy Analytics, DaVita<br />
Career Taxonomy: Corp. Finance<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Jeff Susman
Senior Credit Officer, Fifth Third Bank<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn
Randy Walker
Houston Market Vice Chairman, Bank of Texas<br />
Career Taxonomy: Banking<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn

Mark Zyla
Managing Director, Zyla Valuation Advisors LLC<br />
Career Taxonomy: Consulting<br />
Preferred Method of Contact: LinkedIn or Email
From an MSF Advisory Council Member
Master of Science in Finance Advisory Council member Mark Huffstetler serves as an advocate for the program and offers his expert guidance in order to strengthen the student experience. He shares his thoughts on the benefits of pursuing an MS Finance degree, as well as how the curriculum prepares students for the workforce.















































