Executive Board Spotlight

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