OUR OFFICERS
TERRY SALES
President
My name is Terry Sales, and I'm pursuing a degree in Business Analytics. I'm the President of SAM at UTC. I'm learning Japanese in my free time, hoping to visit Japan in the next three years. My hobbies include cooking, reading manga, and traveling. My favorite TV show is Burn Notice, and my favorite mangas are Bleach and Hajime no Ippo.
RAHI PATEL
Executive VP
Hi everyone!! My name is Rahi Patel. I am a sophomore pursuing a double Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Business Analytics! This summer and fall I will be interning at TVA. During my free time, I like to listen to music, especially BTS and watch Asian tv dramas! Can’t wait to start this new journey in SAM with amazing people!
HIMANI PATEL
VP of Financial Affairs
My name is Himani Patel. I have my Associate's Degree in Business Administration, and I am a senior completing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Finance. During my free time, I like to read fiction books and watch tv. My favorite Hollywood tv show is Lucifer. I also enjoy watching a Bollywood tv show called Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon.
ADELINE FAUTH
VP of Communications
Hi! My name's Adeline. I am a Senior at UT Chattanooga majoring in Business Management. I earned an Associates degree in Management and Plant and Soil Sciences from Columbia State Community College before transferring to UTC. I chose Chattanooga because of the community. I love hiking, camping, and spending as much time outside as I can. Since transferring I have gotten super involved on campus and now I am a member of 2 clubs, on the Dean's Advisory Board, and RA for the Business RLC. I've enjoyed watching this club grow and I am so excited to pass what we've made onto the next group of motivated students.
ELIZABETH TABOADA
VP of Programing
Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth Taboada and I am a senior at UTC. I am earning my bachelors degree in Business Management and earned my associates over at Chattanooga State Community College. I am the new Vice President of programming for SAM and am super excited for my new role. Also, I am in the Hispanic Outreach Leadership Association on campus and the Financial Management Association. This summer I will be the Area Manager Intern for Amazon and will be taking some summer classes. I love to listen to music and spend time with friends and family. Can’t wait for next year and all the great things SAM will accomplish!
MITCHELL O'NEIL
VP of Membership
Hello! My name is Mitchell O’Neil and I am a 5th year Senior within the College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. I am a double major in Finance: Investments and Psychology and I decided to join SAM because I plan to manage my own coffee shop one day and thought SAM would provide great opportunities for connecting with fellow students and professionals within the management community. I look forward to further SAM’s mission and provide value to our campus community.
DR. ANDREA NEELY
Society Advisor
Hi, I am Dr. Neely. I am an Assistant Professor in Management at Rollins College of Business at UTC. I am originally from Cookeville, TN. I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Tennessee Technological University and PhD from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I live in Chattanooga with my husband, son, and tiny dog. I love tacos (no Taco Bell please), BBQ (I prefer Texas BBQ – where’s the brisket?), and want to be outdoorsy (I am not yet, but I aspire to be). I love helping my students and making them laugh.
I really enjoy being the SAM club advisor as it gives me an opportunity to serve my students. We’re fortunate to have awesome club leaders who work well as a team to accomplish our goals. In this first year, 2021-2022, our leaders have exceeded my expectations: we’ve had 10+ members, competed in the SAM conference case competition, and completed volunteer projects. They’re also extremely innovative. Isabelle, our current president, decided to make t-shirts for us in the Hatch It lab for the officers working the Rollins Day event (we had no SAM shirts). Terry, Himani, and I learned how to make shirts and buttons too. Terry has organized volunteer projects and helped to prep us for the case competition. Himani has helped design and order SWAG. Our newest leader, Addy, has helped us create this website and all our social media outlets as well as make new flyers.
Based on all their accomplishments, I am excited to see what the upcoming year brings. My passion is that my students succeed and SAM club helps them do that through social networking with business leaders and real-world applications for what they’re learning in classes (e.g., guest speakers, conference attendance, & case competition) as well as community involvement (e.g., volunteer projects). You should join us!