Texas A&M Economics Society (TAMES)

We had such a great time hearing from Pete DeLongchamps from Group 1 Automotive! He shared his journey with the company and talked about how Group 1 has continued to grow, even expanding into the UK, while staying true to its core values! Pete gave us valuable advice about our futures, reminding us to always ask companies about their values during interviews and to seek out organizations that align with who we are! His kindness, honesty, and genuine interest in our questions made this event both inspiring and memorable :) We’re so thankful he took the time to connect with us and share his perspective! Thank you, Pete, and thank you to Group 1 Automotive for joining us!

Looking back on our PopStroke social with TAMES… it was such a good time getting to relax and connect outside of meetings and our econ classes :) Events like these really show how important it is to build friendships and community within our organization!! Big thank you to William Lafon, Samuel Medina, and Valeria Gallego for planning it and bringing everyone together! 📸 creds: Valeria Gallego

This week, our Internal Relations Executive Nicolas Orbinati led a resume and interview workshop for our members! He shared tips, answered questions, and helped boost everyone’s confidence as we prepare for internship and job opportunities. It’s always exciting to learn from recruiters and professionals, but it’s just as meaningful to learn from each other!! Every member brings something different to the table, and moments like this remind us how much we can grow when we support and encourage one another :) We’re so grateful for Nick and for our TAMES community that is always learning, always growing, and always cheering each other on!! 📸 credits: Valeria Gallego

We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with Traditions Wealth Advisors, an Aggie-owned fiduciary financial planning firm that always puts clients’ interests first! Founder Brien L. Smith, CFP® joined us to share the story behind the company and their commitment to ethical, client-centered decision-making. Beyond introducing us to their work, he offered meaningful conversations where we could seek advice on our career paths, personal goals, and internship opportunities. He even collected resumes directly from students, showing just how dedicated their team is to supporting the next generation of professionals!! Thank you to Brien and the entire Traditions Wealth Advisors team for investing your time, insight, and mentorship into our future. We’re excited to carry these lessons forward and can’t wait to see the continued impact you make in the Aggie community and beyond! Photos creds 📸 Valeria Gallego

A huge thank you to Kennedy McGill from Merit Advisors for spending time with us this week! She took the time to go over what makes a good Linkedin profile and talked to us about what she does at Merit Advisors! Not only did we get personalized advice on strengthening our LinkedIn profiles, but we also had the chance to ask a wide variety of questions… ranging from economics to professionalism to industry insights. It was such a valuable opportunity to not just learn about Merit as a company, but also to understand the culture they’ve built: one that emphasizes career growth, continuous learning, and supporting both employees and clients. Truly grateful for Kennedy and the Merit Advisors team for investing their time and insight with us! 📸creds: Valeria Gallego

Grateful to Fisher Investments for meeting with us and sharing such valuable insight on internships and career growth. Paulina Vantha and David Williams really focused on what students want to know: how to stand out to recruiters, how to present ourselves professionally, and how to keep improving as young professionals! It was clear that they truly cared about not just giving advice, but also helping us better prepare for our future careers!! Opportunities like this remind us how important it is to hear directly from recruiters who want to see students succeed. Thank you again to Fisher Investments, and especially Paulina and David, for your time, your perspective, and your encouragement :) 📸 creds: Valeria Gallego

A big thank you to Paula Verdegaal and the Texas A&M Economics Department for joining us at our TAMES meeting this week and hosting the Economics Internship Panel! Hearing from both undergraduate and master’s students was such a privilege:) each panelist shared their unique journey, from navigating the application process to the lessons learned on the job. This was a little different from our usual meetings, but in the best way! Panels like this set our members up for success as they begin preparing and applying for internships, giving them encouragement, perspective, and practical advice. We’re grateful to be part of a community that creates meaningful opportunities for students to learn from one another, and we can’t wait to continue building on events like this! Shoutout to those on the panel: Lainey Wilson, Samuel Medina, Jason Ford, Daisy Romero Sotomayor, and Agustina Urcola!

A big thank you to Megan Lugar from Charles Schwab for speaking with TAMES this week! She kept us engaged from start to finish and shared so much valuable insight about careers, growth, and opportunities at Schwab. From learning about internship and job opportunities, to Schwab’s commitment to employee development, continuous learning, and always putting clients first! Our members walked away with advice we can carry into our own career journeys :) We’re grateful for Megan’s time, expertise, and knowledge, and for Charles Schwab’s support in investing in the next generation of professionals!!

We are incredibly grateful to Zavation for joining TAMES at our recent company night, with a special thanks to Nathan and Derek for leading such a thoughtful and engaging discussion!! The evening stood out because of the openness and depth of the conversation. Members were able to learn about Zavation’s mission, explore the world of medical innovation, and even gain insight into the sales side of the industry, an area many had never encountered before. The space created for questions and curiosity turned the night into something truly memorable! It was especially inspiring to hear from a speaker with an economics background, reminding us that econ majors are problem solvers with the ability to thrive in many different fields!! That perspective resonated deeply and left members with a sense of possibility for the future. A sincere thank you to Zavation, Nathan, and Derek for sharing this time with us. The impact of the conversation continues to inspire our members, and we are grateful to have had the chance to learn from such a meaningful perspective!

HOWDY!! We’re excited to announce the Fall 2025 TAMES Speaker Schedule 🥁🥁🥁featuring companies like Charles Schwab, Fisher Investments, Liberty Mutual, BP, Frost Bank, and more who are generously giving their time to connect with our members this semester!!! We are so grateful to these organizations for supporting Aggies interested in economics and sharing their insights with us. Thank you for investing in the next generation of professionals! A huge shoutout as well to our President Samuel Medina and Vice President Lance Cambiano for putting this schedule together… your work helps create the opportunities that make TAMES so impactful :) Whether you’re a returning member or brand new, this semester is full of ways to learn, grow, and connect. We can’t wait to see you at our weekly meetings! Check out the full schedule below and mark your calendars!!!!