Harry Fogel is our 2025 President majoring in Finance with a minor in sociology. He is from Park Ridge, Illinois and some of his hobbies include football, hockey, soccer, reading, and traveling. Harry says “It is impossible to reflect on my time in college and not mention BC. BC has proven to be so much more than the business RSO I expected it to be. I’ve met my best friends, future roommates, and most positive, passionate people in the BC community. BC has allowed me to grow in unimaginable ways both professionally and personally. I am forever thankful for this organization and cannot wait to continue giving back to something that has given me so much.”

Luke Hull is our 2025 Internal Vice President majoring in Statistics and Information Science + Data Science with a minor in business from St. Charles, Illinois. Luke’s interests include cooking, reading, tennis, and the outdoors! He says, “Joining Business Council as a first-semester freshman, I was looking for an organization to help orient me on campus, grow professionally, and make a difference in the Champaign-Urbana community. I found all of this in BC and so much more. Along with the mentorship and support I have received, BC has given me the most important people in my life, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and shown me how to be a better person. Each member of BC has added value to my college experience in ways I can’t measure and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

Dylan Ivanov is our Vice President of Communications pursuing Finance and Strategy with a minor in Environmental Economics and Law from Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dylan loves exercising, playing violin/viola, making an impact, and trying new foods! He says, “Coming to U of I, I was nervous about adapting to such a large campus with so many people. I wanted a community surrounded by ambitious, supportive, and well-rounded people who would push me in all aspects of my life. Having been in Business Council since my first semester on campus, I can confidently say that BC gave me everything I was looking for and so much more. Business Council has impacted me in ways I could’ve never imagined, and I am so beyond grateful for that”

Erika Mladenova, our External Vice President, is an Accountancy and Supply Chain Management major from Gurnee, Illinois. Erika loves traveling, watching soccer, going on long walks, and she does Bulgarian traditional dancing. She says “Business Council is truly a unique organization- each individual is relentlessly passionate, energetic, and driven. It is through the encouragement and support of my fellow BC members that I have become the person I am today, both personally and professionally. Joining the council has provided me with an irreplaceable experience, and has brought me friends, skills, and ideas that I will carry with me throughout my life. It is an organization like no other and truly pushes you to your fullest potential, embodying our mantra- ‘Where success comes standard.”

Calvin See is our Vice President of Operations majoring in Finance and Accounting. He is from Naperville, Illinois and enjoys playing sports, watching the UFC, and completing escape rooms in his free time. Calvin says “Business Council has been the most impactful organization to me in a multitude of ways since coming to college. I wanted to find a family on campus and surround myself with like-minded individuals and BC has provided that and so much more. From life-long friends to professional mentors who have changed the course of my career, I am forever grateful to be a part of this organization. I am excited to be in a position to give back to BC and impact the lives of others in the same meaningful ways that BC has affected mine”

Thandeka Mudavanhu is our Vice President of Finance, pursuing a dual degree in Operations Management and Information Systems and a minor in Psychology, from Johannesburg, South Africa. Thandeka loves working out, traveling, watching basketball and finds joy in exploring new places and learning about the world around her.“Business Council has truly been the home away from home I was searching for. The supportive community, opportunities for professional growth, and the lasting personal connections have had an incredible impact on my college experience. Joining BC helped me gain clarity, not only about my future career, but also about myself. The friendships I’ve formed here will last a lifetime, and I’m beyond excited to serve on the executive board to give back to this amazing family.”