President - Shawn Marchand
Shawn Marchand is a US Army veteran and senior at UTSA where he is majoring in Information Systems with a concentration in IT Project Management. His interest in project management began during the spring semester of 2022 when he had the opportunity to experience the role of project manager in the IoT Digital Forensics & CPOC lab with the Cyber Center for Security and Analytics. He learned about the importance of proper documentation, experienced the value of academic research, and became proficient in time management. Inspired by this leadership experience, Shawn is motivated to make an impression with his research on evolving technologies within the project management industry. Shawn is also an Alvarez Undergraduate Research Fellow and is working to create a research manuscript to be submitted to an appropriate peer-reviewed journal in his senior year. Along with his research ambitions, Shawn is the President of Beta Alpha Psi, a national scholastic and professional honors society. Shawn aspires to pursue a career in technology and bring innovation and research expertise to all who may be interested. When he is not busy reading about emerging trends in project management, he enjoys listening to mystery audiobooks, podcasts, and spending time with his family and friends.
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Shawn Marchand is a US Army veteran and senior at UTSA where he is majoring in Information Systems with a concentration in IT Project Management. His interest in project management began during the spring semester of 2022 when he had the opportunity to experience the role of project manager in the IoT Digital Forensics & CPOC lab with the Cyber Center for Security and Analytics. He learned about the importance of proper documentation, experienced the value of academic research, and became proficient in time management. Inspired by this leadership experience, Shawn is motivated to make an impression with his research on evolving technologies within the project management industry. Shawn is also an Alvarez Undergraduate Research Fellow and is working to create a research manuscript to be submitted to an appropriate peer-reviewed journal in his senior year. Along with his research ambitions, Shawn is the President of Beta Alpha Psi, a national scholastic and professional honors society. Shawn aspires to pursue a career in technology and bring innovation and research expertise to all who may be interested. When he is not busy reading about emerging trends in project management, he enjoys listening to mystery audiobooks, podcasts, and spending time with his family and friends.
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Vice President of Professional Development - Javi Ramirez
Jesus ‘Javi’ Ramirez is a UTSA Senior majoring in accounting. He started his education interested in Music Marketing, later Marketing, and then finally accounting. His passion to become a successful accountant came about after having many conversations with his friends and peers. He’s learned from their experience that he can benefit the most with this career path and help his mission of serving his community back home. Javi is from a humble Texas town in The Valley, called Brownsville, where he is committed to bringing back the knowledge and experiences gained from UTSA to better his community. He is determined to empower small businesses and future Hispanic leaders. As the Vice President of Professional Development of Beta Alpha Psi, Javi provides connections for the organization’s student body with professionals, CPA alumni, and partners in firms from across the San Antonio region. Javi is currently interning with Sol Schwartz as a tax Intern where he prepares tax returns with specialized tax software. From his time interning, being a student, and being one of Beta Alpha Psi’s Vice Presidents, he has learned the value of time management, event planning, and note-taking. After a busy day of work Javi can be found at the gym or hanging out with friends. He loves to dance country and go on road-trips to nearby towns.
Jesus ‘Javi’ Ramirez is a UTSA Senior majoring in accounting. He started his education interested in Music Marketing, later Marketing, and then finally accounting. His passion to become a successful accountant came about after having many conversations with his friends and peers. He’s learned from their experience that he can benefit the most with this career path and help his mission of serving his community back home. Javi is from a humble Texas town in The Valley, called Brownsville, where he is committed to bringing back the knowledge and experiences gained from UTSA to better his community. He is determined to empower small businesses and future Hispanic leaders. As the Vice President of Professional Development of Beta Alpha Psi, Javi provides connections for the organization’s student body with professionals, CPA alumni, and partners in firms from across the San Antonio region. Javi is currently interning with Sol Schwartz as a tax Intern where he prepares tax returns with specialized tax software. From his time interning, being a student, and being one of Beta Alpha Psi’s Vice Presidents, he has learned the value of time management, event planning, and note-taking. After a busy day of work Javi can be found at the gym or hanging out with friends. He loves to dance country and go on road-trips to nearby towns.
Vice President of Membership - Emilio Castañeda
Emilio Castañeda is currently a sophomore at UTSA majoring in accounting. He is originally from Houston, Texas then moved to San Antonio to attend UTSA. His interest in accounting came from a very close family friend that presented accounting as key knowledge for success in the business world. Someday Emilio hopes to obtain his CPA then to become an auditor for a Big 4 following graduation of his MPA. In addition to being Vice President of Membership for Beta Alpha Psi, he is also the UTSA campus ambassador for Becker Professional Education and the TXCPA Society. Outside of UTSA, he works at WellMed Medical Management where he has recently been promoted from intern to a staff accountant. During his free time Emilio often spends his Saturdays at Habitat for Humanity helping provide housing to those without. His interests involve golfing, dirt biking, and running which are all sprinkled time between the organizations he is actively involved in. Emilio looks forward to making significant contributions to Beta Alpha Psi this upcoming semester by actively recruiting students interested in joining.
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Emilio Castañeda is currently a sophomore at UTSA majoring in accounting. He is originally from Houston, Texas then moved to San Antonio to attend UTSA. His interest in accounting came from a very close family friend that presented accounting as key knowledge for success in the business world. Someday Emilio hopes to obtain his CPA then to become an auditor for a Big 4 following graduation of his MPA. In addition to being Vice President of Membership for Beta Alpha Psi, he is also the UTSA campus ambassador for Becker Professional Education and the TXCPA Society. Outside of UTSA, he works at WellMed Medical Management where he has recently been promoted from intern to a staff accountant. During his free time Emilio often spends his Saturdays at Habitat for Humanity helping provide housing to those without. His interests involve golfing, dirt biking, and running which are all sprinkled time between the organizations he is actively involved in. Emilio looks forward to making significant contributions to Beta Alpha Psi this upcoming semester by actively recruiting students interested in joining.
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Vice President of Technology - Adaly Ramirez
Adaly is from a small border town in West Texas. Adaly is currently a senior at UTSA and will graduate with her bachelor's in accounting in May 2023. Adaly was accepted into the MACY program and will be starting graduate classes in the Summer of 2023. She plans to earn her masters in accounting and sit for the CPA exam. Adaly is eager to learn more about the Beta Alpha Psi and help promote the UTSA chapter using her role as VP of Technology. Adaly is also involved in other students organizations such as the Student Catholic Association and Latinos in San Antonio. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and baking, and traveling in her free time.
Adaly is from a small border town in West Texas. Adaly is currently a senior at UTSA and will graduate with her bachelor's in accounting in May 2023. Adaly was accepted into the MACY program and will be starting graduate classes in the Summer of 2023. She plans to earn her masters in accounting and sit for the CPA exam. Adaly is eager to learn more about the Beta Alpha Psi and help promote the UTSA chapter using her role as VP of Technology. Adaly is also involved in other students organizations such as the Student Catholic Association and Latinos in San Antonio. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and baking, and traveling in her free time.
Vice President of Finance - Christopher Kollman
Christopher Kollman is an ambitious student, striving to obtain his accounting degree. He has kicked off his career in accounting with an internship with FORVIS. With a Finance first mindset, he plans to optimize the financial side for BAP. Christopher comes with some knowledge in Finance and Economics. He writes his own personal blog, addressing the stock market and overall state of the economy. Christopher is an active member in The Investment Society, and helps out research teams working on specific sectors. He has ambitions to promote financial literacy in the overall society. Christopher is looking forward to serving as the VP of Finance for BAP. In his free time, he likes to study the economy and stock market. He enjoys going to the gym and working out, as well as spending time with friends and family.
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Christopher Kollman is an ambitious student, striving to obtain his accounting degree. He has kicked off his career in accounting with an internship with FORVIS. With a Finance first mindset, he plans to optimize the financial side for BAP. Christopher comes with some knowledge in Finance and Economics. He writes his own personal blog, addressing the stock market and overall state of the economy. Christopher is an active member in The Investment Society, and helps out research teams working on specific sectors. He has ambitions to promote financial literacy in the overall society. Christopher is looking forward to serving as the VP of Finance for BAP. In his free time, he likes to study the economy and stock market. He enjoys going to the gym and working out, as well as spending time with friends and family.
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Vice President of Service - Sergio Martinez
Sergio Martinez is from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and was raised in San Antonio, Texas, which he has called home for the past 16 years. He is currently a junior at UTSA pursuing his bachelor's degree in Accounting as a first-generation student. He is on track to graduate in the Spring of 2024. After graduation, he plans to enter the MACY program and sit for the CPA exams shortly after. Additionally, Sergio is also involved in the local and campus communities as a member of the student organizations VOICES, the Investment Society, and the Honors college. He spends his free time catching up with his favorite tv shows, reading, playing video games, and spending time with friends.
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Sergio Martinez is from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and was raised in San Antonio, Texas, which he has called home for the past 16 years. He is currently a junior at UTSA pursuing his bachelor's degree in Accounting as a first-generation student. He is on track to graduate in the Spring of 2024. After graduation, he plans to enter the MACY program and sit for the CPA exams shortly after. Additionally, Sergio is also involved in the local and campus communities as a member of the student organizations VOICES, the Investment Society, and the Honors college. He spends his free time catching up with his favorite tv shows, reading, playing video games, and spending time with friends.
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Vice President of Public Relations - Anderson Cabrejo
Anderson Cabrejo more known as Andy is a Marine Corps veteran and a Senior at UTSA. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting and has an internship with EY in the summer of 2023. Andy is a very positive, charismatic and enthusiastic person who believes is self growth and improvement. Andy has a love for weightlifting, and spends a lot of his free time at the gym. His goal as the Vice President of Socials is to make sure everyone is acquainted, in hopes that members become friends and a personal connection in the future.
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Anderson Cabrejo more known as Andy is a Marine Corps veteran and a Senior at UTSA. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting and has an internship with EY in the summer of 2023. Andy is a very positive, charismatic and enthusiastic person who believes is self growth and improvement. Andy has a love for weightlifting, and spends a lot of his free time at the gym. His goal as the Vice President of Socials is to make sure everyone is acquainted, in hopes that members become friends and a personal connection in the future.
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Vice President of Reporting - Roxann Hernandez
Roxann Hernandez is a senior at UTSA majoring in Accounting and the VP of Reporting for Beta Alpha Psi, a national scholastic and professional honors society. She is born and raised in San Antonio, TX, but loves to travel and explore different cities or towns. Roxann is currently interning at FORVIS as an Audit intern for Spring 2023 while continuing her education and plans to graduate undergraduate school in Fall 2023. Afterwards, she will continue to attend UTSA in the MACY program to complete 150 hours in order to sit for the CPA exam. Her love for accounting began when she took her first Principles to Accounting I and enjoyed the flow of financial statements. She is motivated and inspired to continue her involvement with Beta Alpha Psi in order to continue networking and creating lasting friendships that will mold her future career in accounting.
Roxann Hernandez is a senior at UTSA majoring in Accounting and the VP of Reporting for Beta Alpha Psi, a national scholastic and professional honors society. She is born and raised in San Antonio, TX, but loves to travel and explore different cities or towns. Roxann is currently interning at FORVIS as an Audit intern for Spring 2023 while continuing her education and plans to graduate undergraduate school in Fall 2023. Afterwards, she will continue to attend UTSA in the MACY program to complete 150 hours in order to sit for the CPA exam. Her love for accounting began when she took her first Principles to Accounting I and enjoyed the flow of financial statements. She is motivated and inspired to continue her involvement with Beta Alpha Psi in order to continue networking and creating lasting friendships that will mold her future career in accounting.
Director of MACY & Five-Year Programs in Accounting at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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Brandon Howard, a native San Antonian, has worked with small business on accounting and tax matters for eight years. After earning a Master’s Degree in Accounting from UTSA, Brandon joined local public accounting firm, ATKG. During his time there, Brandon worked on multiple business entity and individual tax returns. He worked with clients to provide guidance and planning strategies for various tax issues and helped clients to review and manage their ongoing accounting needs. After his time at ATKG, Brandon served as the Assistant Controller for a locally owned, private company – MOOD Texas.
Through these experiences, Brandon has learned how to look at companies at a high level and how to get into the trenches and make the company work day‐to‐day. Brandon became a licensed CPA in 2016 and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, The Texas Society of CPAs, The San Antonio Society of CPAs, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
In addition to his client work, Brandon teaches a full-time course schedule with the UTSA Department of Accounting. Teaching tax and accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, Brandon has developed a talent for distilling complex tax and accounting issues into manageable concepts. Teaching is in Brandon’s blood. He comes from a family of educators and, before becoming a CPA, worked as a public-school educator in the Judson ISD.
Currently, Brandon is running his own CPA firm and looking to grow his business by partnering with local San Antonio ventures. He is also the instructional lead for the MGR Tax Academy. Brandon works to give back to his community by being an active member of the San Antonio CPA Society and began serving on the Executive Board in June of 2021. Brandon also sits on the board of the Boysville Auxiliary and serves as the organization’s Treasurer.
While not helping clients achieve their goals, or training the next round of rock star CPAs, Brandon has a passion for being in the kitchen cooking and enjoying great wine. He is also an avid reader and proud cat parent.
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Through these experiences, Brandon has learned how to look at companies at a high level and how to get into the trenches and make the company work day‐to‐day. Brandon became a licensed CPA in 2016 and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, The Texas Society of CPAs, The San Antonio Society of CPAs, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
In addition to his client work, Brandon teaches a full-time course schedule with the UTSA Department of Accounting. Teaching tax and accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, Brandon has developed a talent for distilling complex tax and accounting issues into manageable concepts. Teaching is in Brandon’s blood. He comes from a family of educators and, before becoming a CPA, worked as a public-school educator in the Judson ISD.
Currently, Brandon is running his own CPA firm and looking to grow his business by partnering with local San Antonio ventures. He is also the instructional lead for the MGR Tax Academy. Brandon works to give back to his community by being an active member of the San Antonio CPA Society and began serving on the Executive Board in June of 2021. Brandon also sits on the board of the Boysville Auxiliary and serves as the organization’s Treasurer.
While not helping clients achieve their goals, or training the next round of rock star CPAs, Brandon has a passion for being in the kitchen cooking and enjoying great wine. He is also an avid reader and proud cat parent.
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Past Presidents
1984 Kathleen Keil
1989 Kevin Hammond
1994 Terry Thill
1995 Nancy (Erlich) Ozuna
1996 Deborah A. Beam
1997 Sydney A Robbins Jr.
1998 Jimmy Stead
1999 Georgette Reyes
2000 Frank Parrish
2001 Kaye Malone/Jenny Martinez
2002 Ann Vasquez
2003 Sandra Christian/Courtney Coffey
2004 James R. Darrell Esq.
2005 Remi Nel
2006 Travis Maldonado
2007 Yuvia Maldonad
2008 Katrina Seifert
2009 Paola Resendez
2010 Amanda Arredondo
2011 Sheila Dorsey
2012 Chad Wenzel
2013 Stephanie Martinez
2014 Spring Rosaline Chen
2014 Fall Annalee Rebollar
2015 Annalee Rebollar
2016 Andrew Knight
2017 Robert Santos
2018 Erick Linares
2019 Chance Guerra
2020 Colton Hudspeth
2021 Megan Siegel
2022 Corrine Pierce
1989 Kevin Hammond
1994 Terry Thill
1995 Nancy (Erlich) Ozuna
1996 Deborah A. Beam
1997 Sydney A Robbins Jr.
1998 Jimmy Stead
1999 Georgette Reyes
2000 Frank Parrish
2001 Kaye Malone/Jenny Martinez
2002 Ann Vasquez
2003 Sandra Christian/Courtney Coffey
2004 James R. Darrell Esq.
2005 Remi Nel
2006 Travis Maldonado
2007 Yuvia Maldonad
2008 Katrina Seifert
2009 Paola Resendez
2010 Amanda Arredondo
2011 Sheila Dorsey
2012 Chad Wenzel
2013 Stephanie Martinez
2014 Spring Rosaline Chen
2014 Fall Annalee Rebollar
2015 Annalee Rebollar
2016 Andrew Knight
2017 Robert Santos
2018 Erick Linares
2019 Chance Guerra
2020 Colton Hudspeth
2021 Megan Siegel
2022 Corrine Pierce