IMP Members | Student Reports

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(Left to Right)

Top Row: Kade Arnold, Devon Yocum, Joshua Waite, Caleb Elder
Middle Row: Alex Sprague, Joshua Summers, Caleb Owens, Tyler Sanders
Bottom Row: Macen Wilt, Allie Abel, Lauren Mantz, Chris Shank

Allie Abel

Hello, my name is Allie Abel, and I am a Senior Finance Major. My experience with IMP has greatly expanded my knowledge and experience when it comes to investment research and analysis. Not only is this program an exceptional opportunity to manage a real-dollar portfolio, but also an opportunity to collaborate with my highly skilled peers. Outside of my academics, I am currently an intern for the Internal Controls department at Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe where I assist with assessing risk exposure, process improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policy to deter and detect fraud. Following graduation in May 2025, I plan to start my career in the finance industry.

Caleb Elder

Hello, my name is Caleb Elder. I am a Senior Finance Major here at Shippensburg University. Outside of school, I am a member of the Theta Chi fraternity and a rotational intern at JLG Industries. As a rotational intern I have gained experience in the accounting, credit and collection, global procurement and supply chain, and financial analysis departments. After school I plan to find a job that allows me to apply the skills I have learned from my internship and the IMP program.

Caleb Owens

Hello, my name is Caleb Owens, and I am currently a Junior Finance major at Shippensburg University. The Investment Management Program (IMP) has greatly enhanced my understanding of economic indicators and their influence on the market, as well as the strategies involved in managing an investment portfolio. In addition to serving as the marketing lead for IMP, I hold several leadership positions on campus, including Vice President of Administration for the Xi Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi and Senator for the John L. Grove College of Business. I am also a former Economist for the Investment Club, a former member of the Budget and Finance Committee, and a current member of Beta Gamma Sigma. Since January 2023, I have been working as a Remarketing Intern at Volvo Construction Equipment, gaining practical industry experience. Upon graduating in December 2025, I aspire to pursue a career in financial analysis.

Chris Shank

Hello, my name is Chris Shank. I am a Senior Finance major with a concentration in personal financial planning. In my brief time in the Investment Management Program, I have already learned a lot about analyzing research and getting comfortable presenting in front of the class. At Shippensburg, I enjoy participating in intermural sports like basketball and volleyball. I plan to graduate in May of 2025 and pursue a career as a personal financial advisor.

Devon Yocum

Hello, my name is Devon Yocum, and I am currently a Senior Finance major at Shippensburg University. Thus far, my participation in the Investment Management Program has provided perception, pragmaticism, and a calculated approach in actively managing the Wisman Fund. My participation within the program improved my disciplined investor rationale, in consideration of continuous following of recent market news and trends in attempt to create leverage within the Wisman Fund. As of the summer of 2024, I have interned within Advantage Construction, as a financial advisor, located in North-Eastern Pennsylvania. Within my personal life, I manage the funds for two prestigious on-campus organizations. I look forward and am thankful and grateful for this renowned opportunity.

Joshua Waite

My name is Joshua Waite. I am a Senior Finance Major. At Shippensburg, I am a multi-year starter on the Men’s Football team as an offensive lineman. I help lead a Christian Bible study group for our football players as well, that brings us a safe environment to learn about each other and Christ. Apart from football, I am a member of OneShip, an organization that promotes positive principles and inclusion on campus and in athletics. I am excited to be a part of IMP and look forward to growing my knowledge and understanding of Finance through this program. I look forward to using the principles I have been taught and applying them to real world situations! In the future I hope to take all the experience I am blessed to receive and apply it to my career.

Kade Arnold

Hello, my name is Kade Arnold. I’m currently a senior majoring in finance with a concentration in personal financial planning, and I’m set to graduate in May 2025. In addition to my involvement in the Investment Management Program, I am also a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. After graduation, my goal is to build a successful career in finance and contribute meaningfully to the industry. This is my first semester in this class, and I’m excited to expand my knowledge and refine my skills for the future.

Lauren Mantz

Hello! My name is Lauren Mantz and I am a senior Finance major and Data Science minor at Shippensburg University. I am delighted to be a new member of the Investment Management Program, where I will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience that will enhance my future career. Currently, I am a Data Analytics Intern for the Internal Audit team at Air Products. Upon graduation in May 2025, I plan to pursue a career in corporate finance, leveraging both my financial and data analytics skill sets.

Macen Wilt

My name is Macen Wilt, and I am currently a senior majoring in Finance. Through my academic experience, I have had the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, risk management, and asset allocation. Being part of a fund management program with a strong track record of success is both an honor and a challenge that pushes us to excel beyond our expectations. Ultimately, I aspire to pursue a career in financial or portfolio analysis, where I can contribute to a firm’s success by helping them achieve their financial objectives.

Tyler Sanders

My name is Tyler Sanders, and I am currently a Senior Finance Major with a Minor in Data Science at Shippensburg University. After graduating in May 2025, I am looking to explore options for a position in the analyst field. During my time at Shippensburg University, my growing interest in the finance world led me to pursue a more technical skillset, which is why I added a Data Science minor at the beginning of my junior year. The IMP has provided me an opportunity to further my real-world skills in communication, collaboration, analyzing, and problem-solving. I look forward to furthering my education of finance through the IMP at Shippensburg University.

Alex Sprague

My name is Alex Sprague, and I am a senior finance and accounting major. The Investment Management Program has taught me a great deal about various investment approaches, research, and analysis. It has been my best experience at Shippensburg, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this class for another semester. Outside of the IMP, I am involved with student ambassadors and am a tutor. This past summer, I was an accounting intern for Eurofins. In the future, I am looking forward to pursuing my masters and becoming a financial analyst or public accountant.

Joshua Summers

My name is Joshua Summers and I'm a senior Finance major at Shippensburg University. My experience thus far in IMP has been nothing short of special. The class, as demanding as it is, has had nothing but a positive impact on my personal growth within the field of finance. It has pushed me beyond the comfort zone of traditional theory in the classroom. Rather, the opportunity of managing a real-dollar portfolio, through application, has ingrained within me a deeper understanding than any other class has in my college experience. Prior to beginning undergrad, I proudly served in the active-duty United States Marine Corps for four years as a Radio Operator. During the 2023 fall semester, I humbly became a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. After graduation, I plan on pursuing a position with a federal agency.