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Matt Rompala, MBA 2009

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Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergrad Institution: Tulane University
Undergrad Studies: Marketing/General Management
Why I Chose McCombs: I chose McCombs because of the people I met when I visited, its strong marketing program, and the city of Austin.
Involved In: Graduate Marketing Network, Marketing Hot Seat Challenge, McCombs Admissions Committee, Dell Consumer Insights Practicum, Taylor Made Golf Plus Project, Pittsburgh Steelers Plus Project, and MBA Soccer Club
Favorite Class: Strategic Management
Internship: Heinz North America, Associate Brand Management Internship - Foodservices
Post-MBA Goals: Brand Manager, and eventually an Entrepreneur.
Favorite Thing(s) About Austin: While Austin is known as a great city, what most people don’t realize until they move here is that Austin isn’t great because of the live music scene, the abundance of outdoor activities, the moderate cost of living, or even the great bars and restaurants.  Austin is a great city because it allows you to be yourself, and it is this quality that has kept me here for the past four years.  

 

Tony Laurel, MBA 2009

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Hometown: Harlingen, TX
Undergrad Institution: University of Notre Dame
Undergrad Studies: Marketing with a minor in Accounting
Previous Work Experience: Retail Operations
Why I Chose McCombs:  I felt that the unique collaborative community of students working together separated McCombs from other business schools.
Involved In: Graduate Business Council, Graduate Consulting Group, Graduate Marketing Network, Net Impact.  I also participated in three academic challenges:  Global Business Challenge, Marketing Challenge, Consulting Challenge.
Favorite Class: Strategic Management (Strategy)
Internship: Deloitte Human Capital Consulting
My Favorite Thing(s) About Austin: I like the live music scene as well as the ability to go outside and sit on the lawns of Zilker Park and study/enjoy picnics with friends.