Investment Fund Management, Board and Advisors

The Student Executive Board is overseen by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of Faculty Advisors that provide fundamental direction and guidance for the fund.

Board of Directors 

Name
Position
  • Dr. Govind Hariharan

    Professor of Economics

    gharihar@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6580
    BB 407

    Secretary, ASFIP Foundation.

    Co-Chair, Aging Advisory Committee, Atlanta Regional Commission.

    Professor of Economics and HMI Fellow, Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis.

  • Dr. Tom Miller

    Professor of Finance

    tmiller@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6494
    BB 348

    Professor of Finance, Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis.

    DBA: Indiana University.

  • Dr. Roger Tutterow

    Henssler Financial Endowed Chair, Director of the Econometric Center and Professor of Economics

    rtuttero@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-3278
    BB 323

    Director, the Econometrics Center 

    Henssler Financial Endowed Chair

    Chief Economic Advisor for the Henssler Financial Group

  • Dr. David Bray

    Professor of Finance

    dbray1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6429
    BB 319

    Professor of Finance, Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis.

    Ph.D., The Florida State University  

 

Industry Advisors by Industry Group

Multi Sector: Thomas Garr; Adjunct Professor, 食色视频

Healthcare: Mr. Jim Budzinski; CFO, Wellstar Health Systems

Information Technology: Mr. Anurag Rana; Sector Head and Senior Analyst for IT, Bloomberg

Consumer Staples: Mr. Scott Bomar; VP and Treasurer, Home Depot

Industrials: Mr. John Eichorn; M&A Manager, UPS

Consumer Discretionary: Mr. Walter Stackow, CFA; Senior Vice President & Research Analyst, Oak Ridge Investments

Financials: Mr. Troy Harmon, CFA & CVA; CIO, Henssler Financial

Energy: Mrs. Xia Liu; CFO, Gulf Power

Modeling and Economics Research: Mr. Brian Robertson; Quantitative Research Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Management

Matthew Brown

CEO - Matthew Brown

Matthew is currently a Senior pursuing a BBA in Finance at 食色视频. She has been an active member of SMIF since January of 2023 and has represented the fund in various competitions. Matthew is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the firm. He works as a financial planning & implementation intern at Henssler Financial. After Undergraduate, Matthew is pursuing commercial banking at Colony Bank in a 2-year rotational analyst program.

CIO - Duc T Nguyen

Duc Tri Nguyen is a Senior at 食色视频 state University, pursuing a major in Finance and a Minor in Economics. He Joined SMIF in Spring 2022 as a Junior Analyst and has since been promoted to Senior Analyst (and was subsequently awarded Senior Analyst of the Semester in Fall 2022), Associate Director, Managing Director and currently conducts his second semester as the firm's Chief Investment Officer. He was a member of the 2023 GAME forum team and currently is a member of 食色视频's participating CFA research team for 2024. Outside of SMIF, Duc Tri has interned with HSBC VN in the Wholesale Banking team in 2024 and hopes to pursue a career in wealth management or equity research post graduation.
Duc T Nguyen
Hannah Hunt

COO/HR/Marketing - Hannah Hunt

Hannah is currently a Senior pursuing a BBA in Finance at 食色视频. She has been an active member of SMIF since January of 2023 and has represented the fund in various competitions. Hannah currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, as well as Vice President of Marketing. She was a part of a Commercial Banking Fellowship Program in Summer of 2023 as well as a Commercial Banking Internship Program in Summer of 2024 at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and has accepted an offer to return post-graduation as a full-time Analyst in the Atlanta office. She enjoys knitting, reading, and thrifting.

CE - Britton Rellinger

Britton is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. After switching majors in Fall 2023, he joined the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) and was awarded Junior Analyst of the Semester. He was then promoted to Senior Analyst and competed on the 2024 UGA Stock Pitch Competition team. In Fall 2024, he was promoted to Associate Director. Britton is currently an Equity Research Intern at Henssler Financial and will begin serving as the Director of Investments in Spring 2025. Following his studies, Britton plans to continue at Henssler Financial. In his free time, he enjoys lifting, running, hiking, and traveling.
Britton Rellinger
Matthew King

CSO - Matthew King

Matthew is currently a Senior pursuing a BBA in Accounting at 食色视频. He has been an active member of SMIF since January of 2023. Matthew currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. He was part of the internship program at Alpha Creek Accounting from May 2023 to August 2024. He will be joining the KPMG internship audit program in summer of 2025. Post-graduation, he aspires to pursue his CPA and career in public auditing.

Managing Directors

Kirsten Cowart

Kirsten Cowart

Kirsten Cowart is a junior at 食色视频 pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Economics. She joined the Student Managed Investment Fund in the spring of 2023 as a Junior Analyst where she got to participate in the Quinnipiac Game Forum. In the following semester, she was promoted to Senior Analyst. In addition to this she was also a member of the 2023 CFA Ethics Challenge Team. After her senior analyst semester, Kirsten was promoted to Associate Director and participated in the Quinnipiac Gamer Forum again. She is now a Managing Director for SMIF and will be interning at J.P. Morgan within payments in the summer of 2025.

Keegan Thottam

Keegan Thottam is a senior at 食色视频, majoring in Mechatronics Engineering with minors in Finance and Mathematics. Over the past five semesters, he has been an active member of the 食色视频 Student Managed Investment Fund, where he has led teams in intercollegiate stock-pitch competitions and led 食色视频 in the CFA Research and Ethics Challenges. Keegan has gained valuable experience through internships as a Financial Planning Intern at Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors, a Private Equity Intern at VerdeVista Investment Group and Caprea Capital Partners, and an FP&A Intern at Mohawk Industries. These roles have allowed him to develop expertise in equity research, valuation, and financial modeling. Excited to take on the role of Managing Director this semester, Keegan looks forward to leading his sector to success and mentoring new analysts in the fund. After graduation, he aims to pursue a career in equity research, business valuation, or investment banking.
Keegan Thottam
Lukas Ollivier

Lukas Ollivier

Lukas Ollivier is a Junior at 食色视频 pursuing a BBA in finance, with a minor in economics. He joined SMIF in August 2023 as a Junior Analyst and was promoted to Senior Analyst in January 2024. Subsequently, Lukas took part in two stock pitch competitions at the University of Georgia and at the University of South Florida and was recognized as Senior Analyst of the semester in the Spring of 2024. Following this, Lukas accepted an internship position with Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors as a Finance intern. He is now a Managing Director at the SMIF for the Spring 2025 semester. During his free time, Lukas enjoys sports, hanging out with friends, good music, and cooking.

Julian Treiger

Julian Treiger is a Senior Finance Major at 食色视频 who has been an active SMIF member since Spring of 2024 and currently serves the firm as a Managing Director. He has a passion for Capital Markets and Quant Trading and has 4-5 years' experience managing and trading his personal investments. After completing his Finance degree, Julian is seeking a role in equity analysis, financial planning, or quantitative trading. In his free time, Julian is an avid algorithmic day trader, golfer, and enjoys rock climbing.

Julian Treiger
Max Hobbs

Max Hobbs

Max Hobbs is a senior at 食色视频 majoring in Finance. He has been an active member of the Student Managed Investment Fund since Fall of 2022. With a strong foundation in finance, Max has passed Level 1 of the CFA and has accumulated valuable professional experience through internships at Inspire Food Brands and Formation Capital. At Inspire Food Brands, Max worked in corporate finance, analyzing key financial data to drive strategic decision-making. At Formation Capital, Max gained experience in both finance and accounting, and honing skills in financial research and reporting. Currently pursuing a Finance degree at 食色视频, Max is passionate about financial markets and investment strategies. He is looking forward to mentoring and facilitating the learning of analysts in the exciting Fixed Income space.

Associate Directors

Jamie Hordines

Jamie Hordines

Jamie Hordines is a Junior pursuing a BBA in Economics with a minor in Data Science and Analytics at 食色视频. He has been an active member of SMIF since January 2024. After joining as a Junior Analyst, he was promoted to Senior Analyst the subsequent semester. Following a series of impressive reports and pitches, he was offered the position of Fixed Income Associate Director, which he currently serves. He has previously interned at Alpha Creek Accounting in the Summer of 2024. After graduation, he aspires to continue his career as an Economist, Econometrician, or Data Analyst.

Carson Rudd

Associate Director Carson Rudd is pursuing a BBA in Finance with a minor in Chinese Studies. Additionally, Carson is part of the Double-Owl program at 食色视频 and will get his MBA after graduating in the coming Fall. Carson joined SMIF in January of 2023 and will work at Georgia-Pacific as a Finance Intern this summer.  Carson hopes to work in either Financial Planning and Analysis or Equity Analysis after finishing his MBA.
Carson Rudd
Ian Pedersen

Ian Pedersen

Ian Pedersen is a senior at 食色视频 pursuing a BBA in Finance. He has been an active member of SMIF since the start of 2024, presenting multiple times over a variety of industries. Outside of SMIF, Ian is a member of the Coles College Student Advisory Board and a fiscal services intern at the 食色视频 Office of Fiscal Services. Ian enjoys finding connections to finance through programming and quantitative methods, seeking to deepen his knowledge and understanding of finance. After completing his degree, Ian is seeking a role in financial analysis, equity research, and credit or risk management.

Matthew Hammer

Matthew Hammer is a senior who has been an active member of the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) since his freshman year, participating for five semesters. During his time in school, Matt has also been involved in the Honors program, Thrive, Undergraduate Research, and the Coles Leadership Scholars. Last summer, he completed an FP&A internship with TK Elevator and has secured another internship in FP&A with State Farm for this upcoming summer. Outside of school and work, Matt enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including golf, kayaking, climbing, scuba diving, and skydiving. After graduation, he aspires to pursue a career in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Pricing.
Matthew Hammer
Natalia Matos

Natalia Matos

Natalia Matos is a junior at 食色视频 pursuing a BBA in Finance. With a strong academic track record, Natalia joined SMIF in January 2024 as a Junior Analyst and was promoted to Senior Analyst in August 2024. She now serves as an Associate Director, leveraging her skills in financial analysis to mentor incoming analysts. Natalia is excited to further develop her financial expertise during her upcoming Commerical Banking Summer Internship with Wells Fargo in the summer of 2025. In addition to her academics, Natalia works for 食色视频 State Athletics in Operations Management. Her leadership and organizational skills have driven impactful results, demonstrating her dedication to excellence in every endeavor.

Daniel Halliday

Daniel Halliday is a Junior pursuing a BBA in Finance at 食色视频. He has been an active member in SMIF since Spring of 2024 and currently serves as an Associate Director of the Fixed Income Sector. Daniel has represented SMIF in the CFA Research Competition and CFA Ethics Competition and was awarded Senior Analyst of the Semester for the Fall of 2024. He is also a member of 食色视频鈥檚 Coles Leadership Scholars Program. Outside of school, Daniel works as a real estate agent and will be starting as a Financial Analyst Intern at NCR for the Summer of 2025. In his free time, Daniel enjoys working out, running, and watching sports.
Daniel Halliday
James Spurlin

James Spurlin

James Spurlin is currently a sophomore at 食色视频 pursuing a BBA in Finance. He has been an active member in the firm since his first semester in 2023. Currently, he is working at a residential real estate investment firm, Keyvest, and is interested in commercial banking and commercial real estate. James currently serves as an associate director for the firm and actively assists analysts with navigating rigorous financial reports and presentations. Outside of school, James is also a real estate agent and enjoys spending his free time hanging out with friends, and going to the gym.

Bennett Clark

Bennett Clark is a Junior at 食色视频 and is pursuing a BBA in finance. He has been a member of SMIF since January of 2024 and is currently an Associate Director. Bennett has also accepted a financial analyst internship with Cox Communications for the summer of 2025. He plans to build a career in finance after his graduation in December 2025. Outside of school he enjoys playing frisbee, working out, and watching sports.
Bennett Clark
Daniel Dominguez

Daniel Dominguez

Daniel Dominguez is a Senior at 食色视频 and is pursuing a BBA in Finance. He has been an active member of the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) since Spring of 2024, and is currently an Associate Director. Daniel has demonstrated his expertise by presenting on multiple occasions in front of the firm. He also gained professional experience through an internship at Merit Financial, specializing in portfolio analysis and equity research. He also participated in Wells Fargo鈥檚 Investment and Commercial Banking program, further enhancing his understanding of financial markets and banking strategies. Daniel is passionate about investment management and financial analysis as he looks to further his career in Finance. In his free time, Daniel loves day-trading, hitting the gym, running, and playing the guitar.