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Head of Agency: Sarah Jeon What's up my slimes! It’s Sarah Jeon, your Head of Agency. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Marketing on the Advertising and Promotions track and completing my second year at Missouri State University. I am also the Special Events Assistant for Ozarks Public Broadcasting, where I project manage OPT’s semi-annual fundraising auctions, assist with events, and create and complete drafts for social media posts. Before college, I lived in St. Louis, Mi

Vice President of Membership Hello! My name is Javier Carreon. I am a junior at Missouri State, majoring in Marketing, with an emphasis in Advertising and Promotion. I am originally from Kansas City, Missouri, where I completed two years of community college before transferring to Missouri State this past fall. On campus, I am the current Vice President of Membership for AMA. I am also involved in the Entertainment Management Association and Advertising Club here on campus. M

Hi! I am Lexus Diaz, Vice President of Ad & Promo. I am currently a freshman majoring in Marketing with an emphasis in Advertising and Promotion, as well as a double major in International Business. I was born in Carthage, Missouri, where I spent my life making hobbies and friends. I love listening to music, hanging out with friends/family, photography, watching scary movies (even though I get scared, but still watch them for fun!), and more! I also really want to travel the

Secretary: Alexis Ritter Hey! My name is Alexis Ritter (I go by Lexi!), and I am the Secretary of Missouri State’s American Marketing Association (AMA). A little bit about me: I am a sophomore (technically a junior by credit), majoring in Marketing Research, and I come from a small town called Ste. Genevieve, which is about an hour south of St. Louis! I like reading, watching movies with my roommates, playing board games, and going home to spend time with my family, friends,

Vice President of Social Platforms: Ayleen Palomares Hello, everyone, my name is Ayleen, and I’m a freshman here at Missouri State. I am majoring in marketing with an emphasis in advertising and promotion. To get to know me a bit more, I am really into art. Everything that has to do with art I love: playing instruments, making music, painting, crafting, scrapbooking, CLOTHES, etc. I am also a huge bookworm. I love the classics, so if you need any recommendations, I am your pe

Vice President of Programming: Jack Branch Hello! My name is Jack Branch. I am in my first year here at Missouri State studying as a Marketing Management Major. I grew up locally here in Springfield and went to high school just down the road. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, riding BMX, traveling, and trying new things. I currently work at a local bike shop where I help play an important role in our media and events. I also work in a skate shop where I do similar

Vice President of Professional Development: Lila Dothage Hi! It’s Lila Dothage, AMA’s Vice President of Professional Development. I am currently a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts with a focus in Video Studies, along with a minor in Marketing. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, I grew up involved in all things sports and music, and those interests have continued into my college years. I play the drums, enjoy discovering new music, and play on Miss

Vice President of Finance: Elliot McCoy My name is Elliot McCoy, the finance chair for AMA, and I am a sophomore majoring in Supply Chain Management. I am from St. Joseph, Missouri, and I am an outdoor and travel lover. You can find me hiking and backpacking on the weekends, spending time at the lake, playing pickleball, or going on long bike rides. I also play guitar in my spare time. On campus, I am also involved in LSCMA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management Association) as

Vice President of Website Development: Perla Oxlaj Hi! I’m Perla, a sophomore marketing major on the advertising and promotions track from Carthage, MO. With a background in performing arts, creativity has always been at the center of what I do. While I have always leaned towards a creative path, I didn’t see myself in business until getting involved in organizations in high school, which sparked my love for marketing. I began college as a graphic design major but quickly swi

Rylan Piepergerdes Hello everyone! My name is Rylan Piepergerdes. I am a sophomore majoring in Marketing Research and Accounting. I am from Saint Joseph, Missouri, which is just north of Kansas City by about 40 minutes. My current interests vary from many things; mainly right now, I have been enjoying Pickleball, Disc Golf, and playing board games. My favorite board game right now has been Catan, but nobody in AMA will play it with me :(. My plans for after graduation are not

Sage Canon: President Hi! I’m Sage Canon, and I am the President of the American Marketing Association (AMA) at Missouri State University. I’m a junior majoring in Business Marketing with an emphasis in Advertising and Promotion. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and made the move to Springfield, Missouri, to pursue my college journey. I’m engaged to my best friend and fiancé, Henry, and we’re getting married in August 2026! Outside of school and AMA, I love staying bu