Emily Rosen is currently a senior at Bradley University pursuing a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in music. Originally from Rockford, Illinois, Emily has worked at Village Green Nurseries and held an internship with the marketing and development director at the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. Emily is very involved with campus life as a Student Aide (summer orientation leader), student admissions representative, President of the Bradley University Symphonic Winds/Band, and current Vice President of the Bradley University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. In December 2007, Emily was the very proud winner of the Fall 2007 Ebling PR-ize for most outstanding Public Relations campaign. As an avid music lover and oboist, Emily spends much of her time as the principal player for both the Bradley Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphonic Winds. When Emily is not in class or rehearsal, you can usually find her with friends, going to concerts, traveling, enjoying movies, or watching The Office.
Hailing from the great plains of Kansas City Missouri, where football franchises go to perish, Adam Sharples is currently a senior at Bradley University pursuing a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing and Creative Writing. Currently Adam serves as vice president of the Bradley University Speech Team where he helped lead the team to numerous national championships and as an individual is a multiple national finalist in public speaking. Adam has also held an internship with Caterpillar Inc, as well as being the campus visit day coordinator for Bradley University’s Admissions Office. Adam is very involved in campus organizations serving as an officer in the Public Relations Student Society of America, participating in campus political outreach, as well as enjoying the art of walking backwards as a campus tour guide for prospective students. In December 2007 Adam was awarded the Fall 2007 Ebling PR-ize for most outstanding Public Relations campaign. Aside from school and speech accolades Adam is in a serious long term relationship with television and can often be heard discussing last night’s “must see TV.” However, Adam has been known to cheat on his significant other with his other great love: movies.
Robin Anderson is currently a senior at Bradley University and will earn a degree in public relations upon her graduation in May. She was born and raised in Edwardsville, Ill., and plans to return to the area after completing her degree. One of Robin's most important goals in life is to find a rewarding job where she can make a difference in the lives of other people and/or animals while developing a passion for the work she is doing. In addition, she also would like to swim with dolphins, travel to as many countries as possible, and always be surrounded by the people she loves. She tries to live her life by the motto, "life is too short to be anything but happy." Thus, Robin firmly believes in doing what she loves--spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and eating ice cream--as much as possible.
Jennifer Read is a senior from St. Louis, MO. Public Relations major and Marketing minor. Current internship at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL. Past summer jobs at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis and Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance Academy in Godfrey, IL. Member of Bradley chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America, Habitat for Humanity, and Pi Beta Phi sorority. Hobbies include running, reading and spending lots of time with friends and family. Her favorite movie is "Remember the Titans" and her favorite TV show is "Will & Grace." Extremely excited to participate in the Chicago Auto Show!
Mary Donoghue is a senior public relations major from Bradley University. She hails from Forest Park, IL. She has minors in both marketing and business management. The college accomplishment she is most proud of is organizing a philanthropy event that raised over $8,000 for Prevent Child Abuse. She enjoys the simple things in life such as chicken fingers, crossing things off her to do list and spending time with friends and family. Her hobbies include musical theatre, visiting museums, and reading. She recently spent three weeks studying abroad in London and Dublin and can’t wait to travel again soon. Mary is looking forward to graduation and beginning a career in public relations or event planning, potentially in the not-for-profit sector. She is excited to learn about all the automobiles at this year’s show as well as gain some career experience.
Bethany Joy Stagen is a senior from Paxton, Illinois, a town with one stoplight. Bethany will be graduating in May from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a marketing minor. She is filled with yellow blood as she has completed 2 semester internships working at Caterpillar and continuing yet another this semester. Bethany also serves as a student assistant to the Associate Provost of Student Affairs at Bradley University. She is a member of the American Advertising Association, the American Marketing Association and served as the Director of Programming for the Phi Chi Theta business fraternity. Bethany’s hobbies include playing volleyball and softball, spending time with family and the three sisters, attending Chicago Cubs games, cheering on her fiancé at all of his baseball games, country music and traveling! As every other graduating senior, Bethany spends her free time job searching, sorting through hundreds of job offers. Bethany is fascinated with careers in the entertainment industry and spends countless hours pondering her dream jobs.
My name is Wesley McChristian. I am a senior public relations student from Naperville, Illinois. I also have registered minors in marketing and Spanish. Past job experience includes internships with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a recruitment intern where I recruited full-time and college representative for the institution; and Robert Brandt and Assoc. as a New Business Intern where I researched potential clients for their agency. I am currently working with a local radio station to do marketing work for their morning show host. My hobbies include listening to music, learning about music, backpacking, and rock climbing. Something unique about me: not only am I an Eagle Scout, but I worked this past summer (2007) as a wilderness guide in the hills of Tennessee to develop leadership and cooperation skills amongst youth.
While perusing through a past issue of InStyle magazine for the newest winter styles, Lisa Park stumbled upon her life’s slogan, “Life without passion is unforgivable.” Despite the fact that it was the slogan for Sean John’s fragrance Unforgivable, Lisa has adopted this mantra. She is currently in her last semester at Bradley University for a B.A. in Public Relations with minors in Marketing and Spanish. Over the last few years, Lisa discovered a passion for travelling when she went abroad to South Korea and London, where she obtained internships at pr agencies. While in Korea at Access Communications, she assisted with various accounts such as Kodak, Fidelity Investments and the Premier Auto Group (PAG) account for Jaguar and Land Rover. Lisa was able to take a different twist on pr when she worked in London at Way to Blue for clients such as Paramount Pictures, Sony BMG and local television network Channel 4. If she’s not watching a horror film or reading a cheesy romance novel, Lisa can usually be found with her friends eating and laughing. Living a life filled with laughter, enthusiasm and determination, Lisa seizes each moment so that she does not live an unforgivable life.
Mark Bilek is the Internet Director for the Chicago Auto Trade Association and the General Manager for DriveChicago.com. He is also responsible for developing and maintaining the Chicago Auto Show Web site, http:chicagoautoshow.com. Mark has been reviewing vehicles for nearly two decades. Previously, he was associate publisher at Consumer Guide, where he oversaw publication of Consumer Guide Car & Truck Test, Consumer Guide's Used Car Book, and ConsumerGuide.com. He was also responsible for publication of "Collectible Automobile" and hardcover automotive titles. In 2001 and 2002 he served as president of a Midwest Automotive Media Association and currently manages that organization's spring road rally. Called Spring Collection, the annual event has become one of the most significant media association press events in the nation, hosting 50 journalists and 100 vehicles at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Mark has appeared on ABC TV, Fox News, and Speed Channel as an automotive consultant. Previously, he was a regular on WGN Radio's Steve & Johnnie show and now fills in for Paul Brian on the Drive Chicago radio show on WLS. Mark lives in Elgin, Illinois with his wife and three sons.
Emily Rosen is currently a senior at Bradley University pursuing a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in music. Originally from Rockford, Illinois, Emily has worked at Village Green Nurseries and held an internship with the marketing and development director at the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. Emily is very involved with campus life as a Student Aide (summer orientation leader), student admissions representative, President of the Bradley University Symphonic Winds/Band, and current Vice President of the Bradley University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. In December 2007, Emily was the very proud winner of the Fall 2007 Ebling PR-ize for most outstanding Public Relations campaign. As an avid music lover and oboist, Emily spends much of her time as the principal player for both the Bradley Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphonic Winds. When Emily is not in class or rehearsal, you can usually find her with friends, going to concerts, traveling, enjoying movies, or watching The Office.
Hailing from the great plains of Kansas City Missouri, where football franchises go to perish, Adam Sharples is currently a senior at Bradley University pursuing a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing and Creative Writing. Currently Adam serves as vice president of the Bradley University Speech Team where he helped lead the team to numerous national championships and as an individual is a multiple national finalist in public speaking. Adam has also held an internship with Caterpillar Inc, as well as being the campus visit day coordinator for Bradley University’s Admissions Office. Adam is very involved in campus organizations serving as an officer in the Public Relations Student Society of America, participating in campus political outreach, as well as enjoying the art of walking backwards as a campus tour guide for prospective students. In December 2007 Adam was awarded the Fall 2007 Ebling PR-ize for most outstanding Public Relations campaign. Aside from school and speech accolades Adam is in a serious long term relationship with television and can often be heard discussing last night’s “must see TV.” However, Adam has been known to cheat on his significant other with his other great love: movies.
Robin Anderson is currently a senior at Bradley University and will earn a degree in public relations upon her graduation in May. She was born and raised in Edwardsville, Ill., and plans to return to the area after completing her degree. One of Robin's most important goals in life is to find a rewarding job where she can make a difference in the lives of other people and/or animals while developing a passion for the work she is doing. In addition, she also would like to swim with dolphins, travel to as many countries as possible, and always be surrounded by the people she loves. She tries to live her life by the motto, "life is too short to be anything but happy." Thus, Robin firmly believes in doing what she loves--spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and eating ice cream--as much as possible.
Jennifer Read is a senior from St. Louis, MO. Public Relations major and Marketing minor. Current internship at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL. Past summer jobs at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis and Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance Academy in Godfrey, IL. Member of Bradley chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America, Habitat for Humanity, and Pi Beta Phi sorority. Hobbies include running, reading and spending lots of time with friends and family. Her favorite movie is "Remember the Titans" and her favorite TV show is "Will & Grace." Extremely excited to participate in the Chicago Auto Show!
Mary Donoghue is a senior public relations major from Bradley University. She hails from Forest Park, IL. She has minors in both marketing and business management. The college accomplishment she is most proud of is organizing a philanthropy event that raised over $8,000 for Prevent Child Abuse. She enjoys the simple things in life such as chicken fingers, crossing things off her to do list and spending time with friends and family. Her hobbies include musical theatre, visiting museums, and reading. She recently spent three weeks studying abroad in London and Dublin and can’t wait to travel again soon. Mary is looking forward to graduation and beginning a career in public relations or event planning, potentially in the not-for-profit sector. She is excited to learn about all the automobiles at this year’s show as well as gain some career experience.
Bethany Joy Stagen is a senior from Paxton, Illinois, a town with one stoplight. Bethany will be graduating in May from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a marketing minor. She is filled with yellow blood as she has completed 2 semester internships working at Caterpillar and continuing yet another this semester. Bethany also serves as a student assistant to the Associate Provost of Student Affairs at Bradley University. She is a member of the American Advertising Association, the American Marketing Association and served as the Director of Programming for the Phi Chi Theta business fraternity. Bethany’s hobbies include playing volleyball and softball, spending time with family and the three sisters, attending Chicago Cubs games, cheering on her fiancé at all of his baseball games, country music and traveling! As every other graduating senior, Bethany spends her free time job searching, sorting through hundreds of job offers. Bethany is fascinated with careers in the entertainment industry and spends countless hours pondering her dream jobs.
My name is Wesley McChristian. I am a senior public relations student from Naperville, Illinois. I also have registered minors in marketing and Spanish. Past job experience includes internships with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a recruitment intern where I recruited full-time and college representative for the institution; and Robert Brandt and Assoc. as a New Business Intern where I researched potential clients for their agency. I am currently working with a local radio station to do marketing work for their morning show host. My hobbies include listening to music, learning about music, backpacking, and rock climbing. Something unique about me: not only am I an Eagle Scout, but I worked this past summer (2007) as a wilderness guide in the hills of Tennessee to develop leadership and cooperation skills amongst youth.
While perusing through a past issue of InStyle magazine for the newest winter styles, Lisa Park stumbled upon her life’s slogan, “Life without passion is unforgivable.” Despite the fact that it was the slogan for Sean John’s fragrance Unforgivable, Lisa has adopted this mantra. She is currently in her last semester at Bradley University for a B.A. in Public Relations with minors in Marketing and Spanish. Over the last few years, Lisa discovered a passion for travelling when she went abroad to South Korea and London, where she obtained internships at pr agencies. While in Korea at Access Communications, she assisted with various accounts such as Kodak, Fidelity Investments and the Premier Auto Group (PAG) account for Jaguar and Land Rover. Lisa was able to take a different twist on pr when she worked in London at Way to Blue for clients such as Paramount Pictures, Sony BMG and local television network Channel 4. If she’s not watching a horror film or reading a cheesy romance novel, Lisa can usually be found with her friends eating and laughing. Living a life filled with laughter, enthusiasm and determination, Lisa seizes each moment so that she does not live an unforgivable life.
Mark Bilek is the Internet Director for the Chicago Auto Trade Association and the General Manager for DriveChicago.com. He is also responsible for developing and maintaining the Chicago Auto Show Web site, http:chicagoautoshow.com. Mark has been reviewing vehicles for nearly two decades. Previously, he was associate publisher at Consumer Guide, where he oversaw publication of Consumer Guide Car & Truck Test, Consumer Guide's Used Car Book, and ConsumerGuide.com. He was also responsible for publication of "Collectible Automobile" and hardcover automotive titles. In 2001 and 2002 he served as president of a Midwest Automotive Media Association and currently manages that organization's spring road rally. Called Spring Collection, the annual event has become one of the most significant media association press events in the nation, hosting 50 journalists and 100 vehicles at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Mark has appeared on ABC TV, Fox News, and Speed Channel as an automotive consultant. Previously, he was a regular on WGN Radio's Steve & Johnnie show and now fills in for Paul Brian on the Drive Chicago radio show on WLS. Mark lives in Elgin, Illinois with his wife and three sons.
