Executive Board
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John luc somozaPresidentJohn joined OSIG in the winter of 2020. As President, John loves the collaborative nature and the welcoming culture of the investment group. The real-world work experience and networking opportunities are something John finds extremely valuable in his time spent in OSIG. As a finance major, John plans to use his education and extracurricular experience to eventually find work in client relations and analytics for wealth management and investing firms. In his spare time, John loves to watch movies and go hiking with friends.
Fun Fact: “I possess dual-citizenship with Italy and the United States” |
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lauren elyVice presidentLauren joined OSIG in the Winter of 2021. As Vice President she enjoys the fast paced collaborative environment of OSIG. Lauren is pursuing a double major in Finance and Business Analytics, and is interested in a variety of financial careers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and trail running.
Fun fact: "I am a champion watermelon seed spitter" |
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grant jamesTreasurer & DADCO Portfolio managerGrant is from Los Angeles California. He is a the current treasurer and DADCO PM because he loves learning more about how banks and other financial institutions operate. He hopes to one day find a career path in corporate finance that would eventually lead to private equity. Grant loves to fish, cook, and exercise when he can.
Fun fact about me: “I used to set hurdle records in high school.” |
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Brett Thompsonlarge-cap portfolio managerBrett joined OSIG in the spring of 2019. As the Large-cap PM, Brett enjoys taking deep dives into companies to better gauge its value. Brett developed a love for the IMEU sector after pitching Lockheed Martin earlier this year. Double majoring in finance and investment banking, Brett is interested in finding opportunities in investment banking and corporate finance. Last summer, Brett had the opportunity to intern at JWTT, an investment bank and a market-maker in community banks, where he got his first industry experience. In his spare time, Brett enjoys playing golf, football, basketball and volleyball as well as spending time skiing, cooking and hiking outdoors.
Fun Fact: “I am a farmer.” |
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Brett BellGlobal Portfolio managerBrett joined OSIG in the Fall of 2020. As the Global Portfolio Manager, Brett enjoys learning the fundamentals of valuing large corporations that make up both the Healthcare and IMEU sectors. Additionally, Brett is interested in the high growth aspects of the Technology sector. As a finance major, Brett is currently pursuing Summer internship programs that include corporate finance and venture capital opportunities. Brett is also deeply interested in real estate investing and has interned as a project manager for Home Trends NW, in the Summer of 2020. In his spare time, Brett enjoys exercising, investing in his personal portfolio, hanging out with friends, spending time outdoors, and fishing.
Fun Fact: “I’ve wrestled for Oregon State for the past three years” |
sector leaders
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sam wimmerIMEU sector leaderSam joined OSIG in the fall of 2020 and is majoring in finance. As IMEU sector leader, he has an interest in how these important underlying factors affect the market. In addition to his OSIG work, Sam has been trading options for around two years with both a paperMoney account and his personal investment account. He has great interest in how option pricing works and the wide variety of strategies that can be used in different market situations. Sam is looking to pursue a career related to options trading.
Fun Fact: “I love to work on cars!” |
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jared thompsonTechnology sector LeaderJared joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As Technology Sector Leader, Jared enjoys the professionalism and open discussion on current events within the group. Jared is pursuing a finance major and math minor to support him in future investment banking and portfolio management roles. In his spare time, Jared enjoys going for long backpacking trips with his friends and skiing in the Northwest.
Fun Fact: “I’m the drummer for a rock band.” |
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Anna Smityukhconsumer goods sector leaderAnna joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As the Consumer Goods Sector Leader, Anna enjoys being surrounded by motivated team members and hearing their perspectives on current events and financial strategies. Double-majoring in finance and accounting, Anna hopes to one day work as a consultant for an investment firm. In her spare time Anna enjoys staying active in her sorority, listening to a variety of podcasts, and going to the beach.
Fun fact: “I was born in Ukraine” |
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bradden schmidtFINANCIAL sector leaderBradden joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As the Financial Sector Leader, he enjoys engaging and collaborating with his fellow OSIG members. Bradden continues to find interest in the financial sector. As a finance major, Bradden is interested in finding opportunities as a financial advisor or in investment banking. In his spare time, Bradden enjoys working out, playing sports, hiking, reading, and hanging with friends.
Fun Fact: “I run my own sports media page” |
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gavin smithhealthcare sector leaderGavin joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As the Healthcare Sector Leader, Gavin enjoys collaborating with his fellow members and staying up to date with current events in the market. Gavin is also intrigued by the financial sector. As a finance major, Gavin is looking for any opportunity he can to strive in his field. I’m his spare time Gavin enjoys flipping sports cards, investing in cryptocurrency and playing sports like basketball and ping pong.
Fun fact: “I love going cliff jumping and skydiving.” |
