Spring 2014 Candidate Guide

Class Presidents

Texas A&M University, College Station

Election Commission tamuelection@gmail.com

Koldus 126 979-845-3051 election.tamu.edu

Table of Contents

Class Presidents

Sophomore

Claire Wimberly

Junior

Nick Davis

Matthew Hidalgo

Jake Kobersky

Daniel Lamar

Jessica Chandler Sovereen

Claire Wimberly

Sophomore Class President

Biography

Claire is a member of the Fightin Texas Class of 2017! She was chosen in the Fall as one of 50 members of Fish Council, the freshman portion of Class Councils (which houses the class officers). She is currently serving as the External PR Director for all of Class Councils. This means that she has already worked closely with the executive team of Class Councils, and she has seen personally how the Class President should execute their position. If elected, there would be a seamless transition for Claire into the position, allowing her to get right to work for the Class of 2017!

Platform

As Class President, the two most important things that Claire wants to accomplish are increased clarity and communication between the Class of 2017 and the Class President. Claire believes that the entire class should be aware of what is going on within the leadership. A way that she would like to do this is by establishing a bi-weekly email to the Class of 2017, detailing what is happening regarding the class gift, class events, and SGA legislation. Claire wants the Class of 2017 to know that their leadership is accessible, and always available to hear ideas about what can be improved and what is being done correctly. A vital part of being Class President will be to oversee the production of the class event. The class event that Claire would oversee if elected would be Pull Out Day, which she is so passionate about-- what is better than whoop-ing for the first time! This excitement for Pull Out Day- combined with the input of Class of 2017 members- can make it one of the most successful yet! Claire will always strive to be a true representative of the Class of 2017, mirroring the ideas and goals of our amazing class. Wouldnt you like to have a president that you know is eager to hear your ideas and concerns, and simply, a president that you know? That is why The Choice is Claire.

Nick Davis

Junior Class President

Biography

Born and raised from Houston, Texas, Thomas Maranuk is a sophomore Petroleum Engineer at Texas A&M. He currently a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity where he serves as chairman of community service. Thomas Maranuk is running for off-campus senate because he always been interested in politics since serving as parliamentarian for his high school student council. Thomas Maranuk looks to give back to the wonderful institution of Texas A&M and hopes to bring innovative ideas to the table. Thanks and GigEm.

Platform

My candidacy is based on accountability, innovation and improvement. I believe that senator should be acting in the best interests of their constituents. I will be accountable both financially pushing for fiscal conservatism and accountable to my constituents trying to improve their everyday life at A&M. I believe secondly in being innovative in ways we can better campus. Third thing I believe we have the right programs in place but need to expand on them. As your representative I wish to push for better transportation especially for parking and busing to west Campus.

Matthew Hidalgo

Junior Class President

BiographyHowdy, I am Matthew Hidalgo, a sophomore Biology major from San Antonio, Texas. I was raised in an Aggie family, so the only colors I wore were maroon and white. After attending bonfires, football games, and graduations, I got a great feel for the city and university. The choice to attend Texas A&M was unquestioned. The people here were why the decision was so easy. I fell in love with the student body, and once I got here, our 2016 class. Ive gotten involved with giving back to Texas A&M by joining organizations that provided many opportunities to volunteer. I want to continue to do those things, but hone in on benefitting the Class of 2016. My love for Texas A&M has grown over the past 20 years and I expect to continue to grow for the rest of my life. Thanks and GIG EM!

Platform

As juniors, many of us will be stepping into leadership positions next year. It is our opportunity to become role models for the classes below us and to show them how to exemplify the Texas A&M Core Values, the most important of which I believe is Selfless Service. As your junior class president, I am completely willing to sacrifice my days, nights, and weekends in order to- Bridge the gap between Class Councils and students- Bring organizations together to establish more unified Junior Class Events- Acquire the funds needed to donate a class gift that your kids would be able to recognize in years to comeHow would I accomplish all of these?I will set up a blog and a Twitter account for sending out weekly updates and for receiving feedback from our classmates. In addition to this, I want to be able to communicate with the class on a more personal level which is why I will hold office hours once a week giving individuals a chance to voice their opinions and concerns.I will reach out to organizations in hopes of coordinating a major on-campus event that will emphasize class unity rather than just a single organizations goals. Through events like this, I will organize fundraisers for a class gift to Texas A&M that each and every one of you will have helped achieve.

Resume

Fish Camp, counselorMSC Hospitality(Official Host Committee of Texas A&M), memberSophomores Advancing in Leadership(SAIL), memberPhi Eta Sigma Honor Society, memberPre-Med Society 2012-2013, memberReed Rowdies 2012-2013, memberSpecial Olympics, volunteerTexas A&M Distinguished Student 2012-2014Texas A&M Undergraduate ResearcherSMDEP Scholar at Duke University Medical School

Jake Kobersky

Junior Class President

Biography

Howdy! My name is Jake Kobersky and I am a Sophomore Agriculture Communications and Journalism Major from Weimar, Texas. I am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election for Class of 2016 President. For my entire life, I have bled maroon and held a deep love for this university. As a result, I have always felt compelled to get involved and make a difference on campus. Currently, I am a member of Class Councils, MSC Lead, Fish Camp and serve as the Sophomore Class President. I am also a former member of Aggie Experience Council. Texas A&M is an amazing university and because of the love that I hold for it, I would be honored to serve again as Class of 2016 President. Thanks, Gig 'em and God Bless!

Platform

My platform principals focus strongly on tradition and the legacy the Class of 2016 seeks to leave behind

First, I want to initiate programs to further educate students about university traditions. I want to make sure that traditions such as Silver Taps, Muster, and Elephant Walk are still relevant. Tradition is the lifeblood of this university and the connection that all Aggies have with each other. Tradition can helps to bridge the gap between our past, our present, and our future; and it has a direct impact on our daily lives here on campus.

Secondly, I would like to include the entire Class of 2016 in the class gift selection process. All too often members of the junior class are ill-informed as to what we are contributing to the university as our class gift. I want to make sure that everyone has a say in the planning process as well as the decision-making process.

Next, in staying along the lines of the class gift, I want to continue to actively fundraise for the Class of 2016s class gift so that all 8,000 members of the Class of 2016 can feel proud of the legacy we are leaving behind.

Finally, I want to create a greater sense of transparency between the class presidents, student body president, and student senate. If we can work collectively to achieve goals, then we can make a greater impact on this university we think so grand.

Jake Kobersky 801 Marion Pugh Dr. Apt. 5105, College Station, Tx. 77840

jakekobersky@gmail.com (979) 733-7488

Objective

To Serve as Junior Class President

Education

Texas A&M University-College Station, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Communications and Journalism

Expected Date of Graduation: May, 2016

Leadership

Feb., 2013-Present: Sophomore Class President

Represent the Class of 2016 as its chief student leader

Serve as a representative liaison for sophomores to the Student Senate and Student Body President

Coordinate fundraising efforts for Class of 2016 Class Gift

Assist in the selection of Class Councils Event Directors

Work closely with Class Event Coordinator during class event planning process

Oct., 2012-Feb., 2013: Freshman Class Vice President

Represented the Class of 2016 as its secondary student leader

Served as primary assistant to the class president

Served as means of communication between presidential cabinet and the president

Sept., 2013-Present: Member of MSC Lead

Serve on Campus Impact subcommittee

Promote diversity and overall atmosphere of acceptance on campus

Facilitate programs that assist the student body of Texas A&M

Sept., 2012-Present: Member of Texas A&M Class Councils

Spread and promote tradition on campus

Lead members of the Class of 2016

Facilitate traditions/events such as Elephant Walk, Maroon Out and Ring Dance

Honors

Named to the College of Ag and Life Sciences Deans List: Fall 2012

Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society: April 2013

Activities

Oct., 2013-Present: Class Councils C-Mate Parent

Sept., 2013-Present: Texas A&M Competitive Intramural Athlete

March, 2013-January 2014: Fish Camp Counselor

Sept., 2012-April, 2013: Member of Texas A&M Tennis Club

Daniel Lamar

Junior

Class President

Biography

Howdy! Every speaker has his moment. The problem is most of them stretch it into an hour, so I will keep this short. My name is Danny Lamar and I am a sophomore Supply Chain Management major from Ovilla, Texas running for Junior Class President. I am a first generation Aggie and I could not have been more excited to come to this illustrious and engaging university. During so far at Texas A&M, I have divided my time amongst the Corps of Cadets, Project Sunshine, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals as well as being regular member of A&M United Methodist Church. In addition to these extracurricular activities, I have managed to become a Distinguished Student/Deans Honor Roll twice in my time at A&M so far. I believe it is now time to broaden my horizons at the university level to finally exemplify my profound passion to the school and more importantly, the students therein. While I have not yet served in Student Government, I look to the opportunity of leading Texas A&M in any way I can. Gig Em and God Bless.

Platform

Leadership is ones ability to form the coherence and channel the energy of a group towards a single cause for the betterment of the vision or goal set by the group as a whole. In order to achieve this synergetic effect, I believe that one needs to take a stance of servant leadership with his constituents. It is with this style that I hope to lead the Class of 2016 moving forward. The main issue that I see with the current Student Government Association is that it remains too distant from the students. I wish to bring a voice to each person, not to merely have the interest of the class in the forefront of the Student Governments policies. I would suggest open forums which students can meet with Senators and the Executive branch to truly engage each facet of A&M. In addition to this, I would like to further develop the legacy of the class of 2016 to be among the greatest classes in Texas A&M history by encouraging future growth of the B.U.I.L.D. project and more donations towards the class gift. Acts 20:35 reads I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' It is with this quote that I encourage the student body to seriously consider each candidate and vote for whom would best serve this university best. Gig Em and God Bless.

Daniel A. Lamar

Current AddressPermanent Address

2 Commons Lobby, Room 156 110 Ridgeway Gap

PMB R137 Ovilla, Texas 75154

College Station TX 77840-9500 (972)-617-8401

(972)-533-8940

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a summer internship in the discipline of Supply Chain Management or Business Management

EDUCATION: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Bachelors of Business Administration (Expected Graduation: May 2016)

Major: Supply Chain Management Minor: Economics

GPR: 3.67/4

WORK/LEADERSHIP

Compass Catering Services, College Station, Texas (November 2013-Present)

Server (Hours varied)

Demonstrated skills in greeting customers, presenting menus, taking food orders and expediting them through the kitchen

Able to perform general preparation free from supervision of the restaurant manager and staff

Demonstrated ability to maintain proper condition and sanitation of dining areas and servicing tools

H-E-B Grocery Store, Waxahachie, Texas (July 2012-Present)

EXPERIENCE: Customer Service Assistant/Checker (25 Hours per Week) Sorted commodities and accommodated the individual needs of customers Monitored and managed potential for front-end shrink of the unit

Systematized and relayed information between managers and employees

Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (August 2012-Present)

Cadet Sergeant

Directly supervised eight subordinates as squad leader in Squadron Sixteen

Convened with freshmen about transition to the college environment both academically and socially

Met with Student Recreation Center to schedule events dealing with Squadron Sixteens intramural teams and coached the freshman intramural football team

Made decisions that were ordered by superiors methodically over extended time

2x Distinguished Student Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society

2x Deans Honor Roll Pi Eta Sigma Honor Society

O.R. Simpson Honor Society (Corps of Cadets) Mays Business School Grant

National Society of Collegiate Scholars General Earl Rudder Scholarship

AWARDS/HONORS

EXTRACURRICULAR: Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Project ACTIVITIES Sunshine, Big Event, Freshman Business Initiative, Student Bonfire

IN-OFFICE SKILLS: All Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and HTML

Jessica Chandler Sovereen

Junior Class President

Biography

February 21, 1994- Final Weeks

Birth Place: San Ramone, California

Hometown: Georgetown, Texas

Area of Focus: Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design

Short Term Goals:

-Be on time to my 8:00 AM

-Hold office as Junior Class President

-Graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design May 2016 with honors

Long Term Goals:

-Masters Science of Architecture by 2018, University undecided

-Contribute innovation for an eco-friendly future

Platform

Howdy,

My name is Jessica Chandler Sovereen and I am running for Junior Class President 2016. As your President, I will strive to provide opportunities for you and every Aggie to get the most out of your experience, here at Texas A&M University, by enhancing educational opportunities and supporting improvements in community health. I want to advocate educational programs by promoting lectures, encouraging students to step out of their fields of focus, and by implementing inventive study programs, such as rentable notecards. I believe that we never stop learning, and you never know what information might spark a new found interest. I want to share my boundless passion for education into every member of my Aggie family. Yet, in order to maximize your brainpower, you need a healthy lifestyle. I will promote healthier on-campus dining and later hours, even for those late night munchies. I am equipped with the organizational and leadership skills necessary, making me a qualified candidate for Junior Class President. So I encourage you, Class of 2016, February 20th & 21st, to GO FOR GOLD when YOU dunk! Vote for Jessica Chandler Sovereen.

Thanks & Gig Em