2008-2009 LaPorte Torch Fund Manager Profiles

Bradley Clark

Brad has over 7 years of experience in the medical device industry where he served as a Senior Account Manager and Sales Advisory Board Chair.   He also has two years experience in the financial investment industry.   Brad’s career objective is to become an executive within the medical device industry.  He feels the LaPorte Torch Fund is a wonderful opportunity to learn outside of the classroom setting.  Brad is currently working towards an MBA in Finance and Biotechnology Management at UT.

Hunter Hawkins

Hunter received a BA in Economics from the University of Rochester and a MS in marketing from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business.  He opened a Subway Franchise in 2005 and has helped manage it ever since.  In addition, he interned at UBS in Nashville during the summer of 2008, and is currently pursuing an MBA in Finance, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee.  Hunter plans to use the invaluable experience gained from working on the LaPorte Torch Fund to help jumpstart a career in finance as an investment manager.

Koral Stache 

Koral received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Organization & Management with Summa Cum Laude honors from Maryville College in 2008. Prior to entering the MBA program, she was a tax intern at Crowe Chizek and worked as a tax preparer at several tax centers. Currently, she is working toward her MBA with a concentration in finance.  She believes that serving as a LaPorte Torch Fund manager will be an invaluable learning experience and a great opportunity to learn about the complexities of the financial market.  Upon graduation, Koral wants to obtain her CPA and pursue a career in corporate accounting or finance.