GOLD Phin Committee
Meet our current members:
Chris Moye '12
Chair
Degree: BBA
Major: Finance
Hometown: 探花族, FL
Current Employment: Senior Manager, Financial Services at Regency Centers
Student Involvement at JU: Baseball team
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Society; GOLD Phin Committee
Community Involvement: Extensive volunteer experience with various organizations including but not limited to Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, North Brooklyn Angels, and New Covenant Center
Favorite JU Memory: Qualifying for and playing in the 2011 Gainesville regional playoff tournament
Why GOLD Phin Society? The GOLD Phin Society is a great opportunity to connect with other like-minded alumni, add value to the University, and give back to the 探花族 community.
Sarah Mecklenburg '13/'16
Vice Chair
Degree: BA and MBA
Major: Communication and Business Administration
Hometown: Germany
Current Employment: Product Discovery Analyst at Insight Global
Student Involvement at JU: MBA Graduate Assistant, Station Manager & Reporter for the Dolphin Channel News, Residential Life, ISA, Green Key Society, Track & Field
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Society, GOLD Phin Committee
Community Involvement: Habitat for Humanity, New Heights of NE Florida, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Laufen mit Herz
Favorite JU Memory: There are so many good memories, but I think my favorite one is arriving in the US and being welcomed with open arms. My team, host family and the international student association helped me adapt and kick off so many great times here at JU.
Why GOLD Phin Society? To reconnect with my alma mater, get involved with university initiatives, and network with other JU alums.
Shannon Etheredge Tesche '13
Philanthropy Coordinator
Degree: BBA and BFA
Major: Management and Dance
Hometown: Leesburg, FL
Current Employment: Procurement Analyst II at Black Knight, Inc.
Student Involvement at JU: I was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, during which I was the Alumni Relations Chair and Chaplain. I was a member of the JU Dance Program and participated in several on campus and community performances. During my senior year, I was a candidate for Ms. Dolphina during Homecoming.
Involvement as Alumni: I enjoy attending JU sports games, the dance concerts, homecoming events, and most recently joining the GOLD Phin Committee.
Community Involvement: Involvement in United Way Baptist Campaign, Ronald McDonald House, and raising money for Wolfson鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Hospital.
Favorite JU Memory: I always enjoyed the Homecoming festivities. My favorite event was the Mock Rock competition.
Why GOLD Phin Society? I am excited and honored to be a member of the JU Gold Phin Society! Being a member of JU Gold Phin Society, not only helps us reunite and network with JU alumni, it also gives us a chance to positively impact the students of JU. I received a scholarship to attend JU, and presently I am able to contribute to a scholarship fund for JU students in turn. JU Gold Phin Society provides the opportunity of comradery between peers, and fun networking events among JU alums. It has allowed me to reconnect with JU alumni and to also meet new fellow JU grads. Together, we are able to share a common JU bond and help improve our school, network and community.
Blake Myregaard '15/'19
Student & Campus Engagement Coordinator
Degree: Bachelors and MBA
Major: Aviation Management and Business Administration and Management
Hometown: Clearwater, FL
Current Employment: Property Administrator at 探花族 Aviation Authority
Student Involvement at JU: Kicker for the Dolphins football team, Sigma Chi, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Presidential Leadership Advisory Committee, Student Ambassador, Aviation Ambassador
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Society, GOLD Phin Committee, continued outreach with the JU Aviation Program
Community Involvement: 探花族 Humane Society, K9's for Warriors, Hunger Fight, Hubbard House
Favorite JU Memory: Working as a Student Ambassador with JU Admissions was a great time! I was able to explore more of the University outside of the Davis College of Business & Technology (DCOB) where I spent nearly all of my academic career and share with prospective JU students the endless opportunities 探花族 has to offer!
Why GOLD Phin Society? The GOLD Phin Society provides a great opportunity for not only me, but for all graduates of the last decade. JU has given me some of the best friends, great memories, and set me up for success in my current field of aviation. I will soon be a double alum from JU, and this society affords an excellent platform to give back to the University that has given me so much.
Lindsey Craft MBA '15
Events Coordinator
Degree: MBA
Major: Business Administration & Management
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Current Employment: Project Manager at Black Knight, Inc.
Student Involvement at JU: Grad Assistant for the women鈥檚 volleyball indoor and sand volleyball program
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Society; GOLD Phin Committee; Plan Black Knight alumni events
Community Involvement: JU's Charter Day of Service
Favorite JU Memory: Winning the Atlantic Sun Conference my very first year coaching volleyball in 2014
Why GOLD Phin Society? Great networking opportunity amongst some of the best JU grads in the area!
Katharina Dinsmore 鈥�19
Degree: BS
Major: Double major in Marketing and Management
Hometown: 探花族, FL
Current Employment: Business Development Representative at Focura
Student Involvement at JU: Member and captain of the women鈥檚 rowing team, the Female Athletic Representative for SGA, a member on the board of National Society of Leadership and Success, and a DCOB Student Ambassador
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Committee
Community Involvement: JU's Charter Day of Service
Favorite JU Memory: My favorite JU memory is being on the women鈥檚 rowing team Sophomore year and having a group of 25+ girls come together to accomplish our main goal of winning our Conference Championship and end up sweeping the competition in all 3 races.
Why GOLD Phin Society? I am very excited to be a part of the Gold Phin Committee and to have the opportunity to network and connect with my fellow JU alumni. I鈥檓 looking forward to all of the connections and friendships that are soon to come!
Katherine Steele '13
Degree: BBA
Major: Accounting
Hometown: 探花族, FL
Current Employment: Audit Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Student Involvement at JU: Alpha Epsilon Phi, Student Government (JUSA), Student Ambassador, Accounting Club, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Dolphin Productions, Relay for Life, Student Alumni Association, Intramural sports
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Committee, Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapter Advisor
Community Involvement: Volunteer experience with United Way, City Year, Junior Achievement, and Deloitte鈥檚 Impact Day
Favorite JU Memory: All of them! Getting involved with Greek Life was probably the biggest contributor to forcing me to break out of my shell and shaping the person I am today. I held many leadership positions within my organization which lead me to connecting with leaders around campus and continuously opened doors for me.
Why GOLD Phin Society? To connect with local alumni on a broader level and encourage others to do the same. Looking forward to give back to JU and stay connected as the years progress.
Justin Gold MBA '20
Degree: MBA
Major: Business
Hometown: 探花族, FL
Current Employment: Risk & Reporting Analyst at Bank of America
Student Involvement at JU: U.S. Military Veteran student from 2018 鈥� 2020
Involvement as Alumni: GOLD Phin Committee
Community Involvement: Communications Chair with Bank of America鈥檚 Military Veterans Employee Network.
Favorite JU Memory: Shifting from the Merrill Cohort program to being able to attend classes on campus and debating in Professor Julius Demps classes.
Why GOLD Phin Society? A University is not only as strong as it鈥檚 Students and Professors, but also by our Alumni getting involved and helping to foster a strong community outreach. It is a privilege to give back to 探花族 as it has given me so much.