Madison Genord: President
Madison is senior Marketing major and Sports Business Management minor. This past summer, she worked with the New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden as a Social Impact and Fan Engagement intern. Previously, she has worked with the Detroit Lions, Oakland University and Michigan State University Athletics as a Marketing Intern, as well as Game Day USA as a Tournament Operations Intern.
This will be Madison’s third year on the E-Board for FLISE. She previously held Marketing Chair and Vice President titles.
Email: genordma@msu.edu LinkedIn
Gerik Niewierowski: Vice President
Gerik is a junior studying Finance with a minor in Sports Business Management. He is currently a Professorial Assistant for Dr. Conlon, the Chairperson of Management in the Broad College of Business. Gerik is also a Resident Assistant in Akers Hall. This past summer, Gerik interned with the Battle Creek Bombers and Kalamazoo Growlers.
This is Gerik’s second year on the FLISE E-Board. He previously held the Membership Chair title.
Email: niewiero@msu.edu LinkedIn
Luke Jakubik: Co-Professional Development Chair
Luke is joining us for his first year on the FLISE E-Board!
Email: jakubik6@msu.edu LinkedIn
Alicia Ringwood: Co-Professional Development Chair
Alicia is a rising Junior majoring in Kinesiology and Dietetics. She currently works with Spartans Fuel, the nutrition performance team for Michigan State Athletics!
This is Alicia’s first year on the E-Board for FLISE and is excited for the upcoming school year!
Email: ringwoo2@msu.edu LinkedIn
Jackson Ewers: Membership Chair
This is Jackson’s first year on the FLISE E-Board and he is excited for the upcoming year!
Email: ewersjac@msu.edu LinkedIn
John Volesky: Finance Chair
John is a junior studying Kinesiology. This past summer, he was an intern with the Greater Lansing Sports Authority and will be working alongside the MSU Athletics Event Management department this fall!
This is John’s first year on the FLISE E-Board and he is ready for a great year!
Email: voleskyj@msu.edu LinkedIn
Casey Baldwin: Co-Marketing Chair
Casey is a senior studying Marketing and Sports Business Management.
Casey is looking forward to her first school year on the FLISE E-Board this year!
Email: baldw211@msu.edu LinkedIn
Lauren Miller: Co-Marketing Chair
Lauren is a Freshman from Mount Olive, New Jersey studying Kinesiology and Sports Management.
A fun fact about Lauren is that she is a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan!
Lauren is looking forward to joining the Marketing team in her first year on the FLISE Executive Board!
Email: mill3133@msu.edu LinkedIn
Desireé Melfi: Advisor
Desireé serves as the Faculty Advisor for FLISE. She is also the Communications Manager for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship and Innovation, overseeing the overarching strategy and execution of the program’s communications, including social, digital and print media. An impassioned student advocate, Desireé promotes undergraduate student academic achievements and career successes. Her marketing, sales, digital design and photography skills have been honed by her work in higher education as well as the sports and entertainment industries. A proud Spartan to the core, Desireé earned both her degrees from Michigan State: A Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design and Photography, in 2006, and, most recently, her Master of Arts in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education.
Email: melfides@msu.edu LinkedIn
