National Directors
Reporting into the National Council, our Directors help the council scale their projects and provide hands-on mentorship for student leadership
Max Hessling
Director of Expansion
Miami University of Ohio
Class of 2023
Max is currently a Commodity Futures Broker at EdgeClear in Chicago. He graduated in 2023 from Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. While at Miami he co-founded a chapter of PGN where he served as the Inaugural VP of Finance and Head of Standards Board. He has run a marathon, is an avid golfer, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
contact: expansiondirector@pgnleaders.org
Dana Sutfin
Director of Chapter Engagement
James Madison University
Class of 2023
Dana is an incoming Analyst for Deloitte in the Crisis Management and Risk Resilience practice. She earned her Bachelor's from James Madison University in 2023 with a degree in Computer Information Systems and a minor in Data Analytics. While on campus, she served as President, Standards Board member, and Philanthropy chair for her PGN chapter. Dana is originally from Richmond, VA but just recently moved to Chicago, IL to pursue her dreams of living in a big city. In her free time, Dana enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and meeting new people, and playing volleyball.
contact: cedirectors@pgnleaders.org
Kyle Sivula
Director of Expansion
Ohio State University
Class of 2021
Kyle is currently an advisory associate with Rieth Jones Advisors working with higher education institutions across the country to provide custom real estate and financial solutions to his partners. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2021 with a BSBA in Accounting. At Ohio State, Kyle was involved with PGN for three years and held various positions, from Director of Corporate Relations to Director of Recruitment. Kyle is originally from Cleveland, OH but currently resides in Columbus. He spends his free time traveling, swimming, or with friends and family.
contact: expansiondirector@pgnleaders.org
Giuseppe (Joey) Derose
Director of Chapter Success
Michigan State University
Class of 2023
Giuseppe is a senior studying both Accounting & Human Capital and Society with minors in Leadership of Organizations and Real Estate at Michigan State University. In the summer of 2024, he will be employed by Plante Moran as a Tax Intern before joining them full-time in 2025. He has previously served as President, New Member Educator, and Athletics Chair for the Omicron chapter and held the VP of Chapter President position for the National Council prior to becoming a Director. He is originally from Canton, MI and his passions include athletics, nutrition, and psychology.
contact: csdirectors@pgnleaders.org
Erin Mayeros
Director of Alumni
Pennsylvania State University
Class of 2023
Erin is a part of the Finance Leadership Development Program for Thermo Fisher Scientific, currently in her second year of the rotational program. She earned her Bachelor’s from the Pennsylvania State University in May 2023 with a degree in Finance and a minor in the Legal Studies of Business. While at Penn State, Erin served as the Vice President of Finance and a member of the Standards Board for their chapter. Erin is originally from Bucks County, PA and in her free time she enjoys staying active, being with friends and family, and getting to travel.
contact: alumni@pgnleaders.org
Tessa Pardon
Director of Chapter Engagement
Pennsylvania State University
Class of 2025
Tessa is a third-year student at Pennsylvania State University majoring in both Political Science and Criminology and minoring in Public Policy. She is also a journalist for Onward State, member of Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, and freelancer for business and technology startups. Tessa is from Sammamish, Washington, but has lived and worked in State College, Amsterdam, D.C, and will be moving to Boston this summer for an internship with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. She served as the Professional Development chair of Penn State PGN for both her New Member Class and greater chapter. In her free time, you can find her cooking from scratch in her apartment, listening to new music, and studying for her LSAT.
contact: cedirectors@pgnleaders.org
