Purdue Black Tie




	*Amanda Herrmann-Co-President*** Hometown: St. Charles, IL Year: Senior Emphasis Lodging Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Making fabulous friends and fabulous memories! Dream Job: Host of a travel show
	Carter Duggan-Co-President Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Year: Junior Emphasis: Food Service Favorite aspect of Black Tie: The very first time all of the servers enter the ballroom. Dream Job: To be my own boss, in whatever capacity that might be.
	Ryan Turley-Vice President Hometown: Houston, TX Year: Senior Emphasis: Lodging & Tourism Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Serving friends and family! Dream Job: Hotel Developer
	Kara Demling-Executive Assistant Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL Year: Senior Emphasis: Food Service Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Meeting new people and people from the industry. Dream Job: Sign Language Interpreter
	Adam Gordon-Treasurer Hometown: Loveland, OH Year: Junior Emphasis: Food Service & Lodging Favorite aspect of Black Tie: The food! Dream Job: Restaurant Owner
	Alexa Uzubell-Decorations Director Hometown: Schererville, IN Year: Senior Emphasis: Food Service & Lodging Favorite aspect of Black Tie: When all the servers serve the first course, it looks amazing! Dream Job: Working in an amazing hotel in California as their event planner.
	Robyn Baidas-Assistant Decorations Hometown: Northville, MI Year: Sophomore Emphasis: Lodging Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Seeing every aspect of the dinner come together the night of the event. Dream Job: Event Planner
	Diane Binder-Marketing Director Hometown: Aurora, IL Year: Junior Emphasis: Lodging & Tourism Favorite aspect of Black Tie: The high energy in the kitchen just minutes before the first course is served. Dream Job: Managing a metropolitan hotel in China, a resort in the Caribbean, or a major cruise line.
	Joe Folta-Assistant Marketing Hometown: West Lafayette, IN Year: Sophomore Emphasis: Food Service & Lodging Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Seeing the guests faces when the first course comes out! Dream Job: Owning a successful restaurant in New York City.
	Adena Gilden-Service Director Hometown: Barrington, IL Year: Junior Emphasis: Food Service, Lodging, & Tourism Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Working hard all year and seeing it pay off the night of the event. Dream Job: Director of Operations for a large company
	Ben Hebbe-Assistant Service Hometown: Shelbyville, IN Year: Sophomore
	Emily Gillespie-F&B Director Hometown: West Lafayette, IN Year: Junior Emphasis: Food Service Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Try the new foods and creating fantastic presentations! Dream Job: Become a pastry chef and eventually open my own bakery and chocolate shop.
	Ann Reher-F&B Assistant Hometown: Downers Grove, IL Year: Junior Emphasis: Food Service & Lodging Favorite aspect of Black Tie: The fact that it is completely student run and all the hard work that goes into the event. Dream Job: Working in a hotel or restaurant putting events together from beginning to end.
	Rachel Poremski-Wine Director Hometown: West Lafayette, IN Year: Senior Emphasis: Lodging & Tourism Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Seeing all the pieces fit together to make a successful event. Dream Job: Working at a resort hotel.
	Jessica Averitt-Assistant Wine Hometown: Brownsburg, IN Year: Senior Emphasis: Food Service Favorite aspect of Black Tie: Watching the guests in awe of our spectacular service! Dream Job: Event Planner