Student Business Leaders
Our Mission
Create stronger connections between students and the Perdue School of Business by acting as a resource for the students, faculty, and community.
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Overview
Successful leaders share similar skills and excellence in time management, interpersonal communication, organization, planning, networking, and research/resource gathering. The Student Business Leaders at the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business are chosen because they exhibit such traits and successfully continue to develop them throughout their service to the school.
The roles of our Student Business Leaders vary. They help freshmen students with their transition to college by being available to answer their questions and by assisting at Freshman Orientation. This orientation includes information about the business school and general business student matters. They also help transfer students acclimate to Salisbury University.
2024-2025 Student Business LeadersOur Leaders attend all Admitted Student Days and University Open Houses for prospective students, acting as the school’s representatives. They connect with these students, answer their questions, and share insights about the business school experience.
They help our students to better understand the business school academic process and requirements by hosting program planning and four-year planning workshops. They refer students to other areas within the university that may assist them. They maintain friendly contact with all students via email several times during the semester. Additionally, they engage with the community by meeting prospective employers at information tables and job fairs, attending board meetings, and participating in community leadership events.
Our Student Business Leaders (SBLs) represent the essence of the Perdue School of Business and enjoy sharing their experiences and achievements with others. If you have a question for our SBLs, you may send an email to PerdueSBL@salisbury.edu. -
2024-2025 Student Business Leaders
Student Business Leader Headshot Bio & Information Tim Benson
Major: Finance
Minor: EconomicsHey everyone! My name is Tim Benson, and I am currently a junior studying Economics and Finance in Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business. I grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and graduated from Damascus High School. I enjoy playing lacrosse, golfing, and visiting Ocean City with friends. I look forward to helping students succeed both academically and professionally, so please feel free to reach out!
Brendan Birch
Major: Finance
Hello everyone. My name is Brendan Birch. I am a junior Finance major, Investments and Financial Planning tracks, at Salisbury University. My hometown is Snow Hill MD, right here on the Shore, just a short drive from campus. On campus I am an Orientation Leader, a member of the Clarke Honors College and various clubs. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, walking my two dogs, Gunnar and Comet, and going to the gym. Additionally, I travel the country as an All-American clay-target Trap competitor. I am thrilled to serve as a Student Business Leader and have the opportunity to work one-on-one with all of the amazing individuals in the Perdue School. If you have any questions or just want to talk, please feel free to reach out to me anytime, I would love to help.
Kevin Bowers
Major: Accounting
Minors: Finance and Information SystemsHello! My name is Kevin Bowers, and I am a junior majoring in Accounting with minors in Finance and Information Systems. I am from Damascus, Maryland and attended Damascus High School before coming to Salisbury. Along with being a Student Business Leader, I am a Student Ambassador for the Clarke Honors College and serve as a student instructor for Finance 311. In my free time I enjoy camping, four wheeling, weightlifting, and hanging out with friends. I am excited to serve as a Student Business Leader and am eager to help in any way I can! I spend a lot of time on campus so feel free to say hi if you see me around. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to connect!
Isabella Casey
Major: Finance
Minor: Information SystemsHello everyone! My name is Isabella Casey, and I am a senior here at Salisbury University pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in Information Systems. My hometown is Freeland, Maryland, where I attended Hereford High School. Alongside being part of the Student Business Leader team, I am a member of the Clarke Honors College, where I hold the position of Lead Business Ambassador for our Business Honors Program. Additionally, I am a member of Salisbury University's chapters of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) and the Financial Management Association (FMA). Outside of academics, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my family and friends. I am always up for a coffee run, so please feel free to reach out to me for anything. I would love to help!
Kiki DeModna
Majors: Accounting and Information Systems
Hello! My name is Kiki DeModna, I am a junior majoring in Accounting and Information Systems here at Salisbury University. I’m from Brewster, New York, where I attended North Salem High School. In addition to being a Student Business leader I am captain of the SU varsity field hockey team. I also have an on-campus job working in the Math Emporium as a tutor. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family as well as going to the beach and running. I can’t wait to get more involved and please reach out if you have any questions!
Nikolaus Kober
Major: Finance
Minor: HistoryHey everyone. My name is Nikolaus Kober, I’m a senior at Salisbury University pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in History. I am local to the eastern shore where I attended and graduated from Wicomico High School. Aside from being a Perdue Student Business Leader, I am also the Treasurer of the Financial Management Association (FMA) and a member of CRU. When not at school I enjoy golfing and graphic design. So, if you see me, feel free to say hi or reach out with any questions. I am very excited to serve as a Student Business Leader this year.
Delaney McOmber
Major: Finance
Minor: Business AnalyticsHello everyone! My name is Delaney McOmber and I am a sophomore at Salisbury University majoring in Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. I am from St. Mary's County, Maryland where I attended Leonardtown High School. I have an on-campus job as a MATH 155 supplemental instructor, and am a member of the Girls on Top club. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, fitness, and going to concerts. I am very excited to be one of your Student Business Leaders this year. Please feel free to ask me any questions!
Abby Murrell
Major: Management
Minor: MarketingHello everyone! My name is Abby Murrell and I am a junior at Salisbury University. I am currently pursuing a degree in Management with a minor in Marketing. I grew up in Perryville, MD and now split my time between my hometown and my family’s beach house in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Along with being a Student Business Leader I am also a MASMI Ambassador and am the Maroon and Gold Club Program Assistant for the SU Alumni House. I love to travel and explore, so you can often find me traversing the East Coast searching for beaches, historical sites, or my two sisters’ college lax games. I am looking forward to being Student Business Leader and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just to say Hello!
Kristal Racco
Majors: Accounting and Information Systems
Hello! My name is Kristal Racco, and I am a senior double majoring in Accounting and Information Systems with a track in Enterprise Resource Planning. I am from Pasadena, Maryland, where I attended Chesapeake High School. Aside from being a Perdue Student Business Leader, I am a part of the Business Honors College. Additionally, I am the President of the Beta Alpha Psi chapter at Salisbury and tutor for various accounting courses at the Center for Student Achievement. Finally, I am a member of Girls on Top of the World. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends and family, shopping, trying new foods, reading, and traveling. Being a Perdue Student Business Leader has been very rewarding and I love helping students navigate their way. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Olivia Stengel
Major: Accounting
Minor: Enterprise Information SystemsHi everyone, my name is Olivia Stengel and I am a junior at Salisbury University. I am from PA, more specifically, outside of Philadelphia. I am majoring in Accounting with a minor in Enterprise Information Systems. I plan on getting my master’s degree and gaining the role of CPA after my time here at Salisbury. In addition to being a Student Business Leader, I am the Vice President for Beta Alpha Psi and a member of Women in Business. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends, watching movies, reading, or golfing! I'm so excited to be a member of Student Business Leaders so feel free to ask any questions! I'm open to answering anything you may need.
Emma Wivell
Major: International Business
Minors: Entrepreneurship and SpanishHello everyone! My name is Emma Wivell, and I am a junior at Salisbury University pursuing a degree in International Business and a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Spanish. I am from Frederick County Maryland where I attended Catoctin High School. Currently I am an active member in the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity, Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization, and the Salisbury club golf team. Outside of class, I enjoy spending time exercising or playing sports, traveling, and hanging out with my friends. It is an honor to serve as a Student Business Leader for the Perdue School and I can’t wait to get started! If you ever see me around campus, say hi or reach out to me with any questions you may have!
Grace Worsham
Major: Accounting
Hello everyone! My name is Grace Worsham and I am a junior at Salisbury University as an Accounting Major. I am from Deale, Maryland, and I graduated from Southern High School. At SU, I am also involved in the Women in Business Club, am a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, and I am an Orientation Leader. During my free time, I love going to the beach, shopping, and hanging out with my friends and family. I am super excited to be a part of this team and serve as a Student Business Leader. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
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How to Apply to be a Student Business Leader
Student Business Leaders are hired in the spring for the upcoming academic year.
Information Sessions:
All in Perdue Hall 358- TBD
Application Deadline - TBD