Name: Kylene Nidlinger, President
Hometown: Decatur, Indiana
Major: Agribusiness management
Future Goals: To pursue an occupation with an agricultural company and return to receive an MBA after working for five years.
Interests: Snow skiing, volleyball, traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: I am from a farm and am the only girl in my family.
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: I look forward to the new philanthropic events that PFSB will be performing. Such events will allow us to have a larger impact on campus and receive more recognition from students. I am looking forward most to the big event in the spring semester.
Favorite PFSB moment: I can honestly say that I do not have one favorite moment. All of the President's Council events have been wonderful, and I have met some really awesome alumni through all of them. Such events are probably my favorite moments.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? I enjoy being a part of PFSB because not only am I presented opportunities to network and interact with outstanding alumni, but PFSB also allows me to interact with my peers at another level. The members of PFSB are a select and distinct group. PFSB has allowed me to meet some awesome people and make some great friends.

Name: Tom Boyer, Director of Operations
Hometown: Bourbonnais, Illinois
Major: Management
Future Goals: Run my own company.
Interests: Alternative sports, listening and playing music, and hanging out with friends.
Fun Fact: At some point I have played almost every sport!
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: Interaction with alumni.
Favorite PFSB moment: Meeting the president of Purdue.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? The activities are diverse and fun.

Name: Christy L. McDermit, Hosting Coordinator
Hometown: Elwood, Indiana
Major: Animal science and animal agribusiness
Future Goals: I would like to get a master's degree in 4-H Youth Education/ Extension and work with the 4-H program in Indiana.
Interests: Swimming, reading, going out, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: I am looking forward to starting a campus-wide philanthropy project.
Favorite PFSB moment: It was always exciting when Purdue President Martin C. Jischke or Murray Blackwelder, senior vice president for advancement, would stop and talk to me during a hosting event. It made me feel like they actually know what we are doing and appreciate our efforts.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? I enjoy interacting with alumni who come back to campus and support students today. It makes me feel like I am doing something worthwhile to give back to Purdue. I also enjoy helping to bridge the gap between what life was like at Purdue for the alumni and what it is like for students now.

Name: Emily Kinder, Marketing Coordinator
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Major: Professional writing and public relations
Future Goals: I would like to do sports public relations for a professional sports team or work for a greeting card company corporation like Hallmark or American Greetings.
Interests: Soccer, running, water sports, snow skiing, shopping, being with friends and family, and traveling.
Fun Fact: I am the youngest of seven kids and am the fifth child at Purdue. Go Boilers!
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: I am looking forward to the new fall book drive to obtain much-needed books for a variety of children.
Favorite PFSB moment: I was working PFSB during a football game last year, driving the alumni on the golf carts from President's Council. I was driving the golf cart at the end of the game and it was such a hot day . . . my day was great, but I was ready to be done! Just when I was getting ready to drive the cart back to its parking place, this tall, burly gentleman ran up to the cart and asked if he could have a ride to his car. I did not really look at him, but just said, "Sure, hop on." As I was driving up the hill, several people the golf cart to talk to my passenger — it was Leroy Keyes! He was such a friendly guy and completely appreciated the ride. He asked about our organization and took an immediate interest. Despite working all day in the heat, I realized the connections and satisfaction that come from working with PFSB!
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? I love Purdue and have loved it since I was growing up. Therefore, I enjoy being around the alumni and talking to them about all of the great aspects of Purdue. I like to hear how the University has changed over time, but how strong traditions remain. I also enjoy the philanthropy work that we have an opportunity to do and am looking forward to a year of even more philanthropic activities!

Name: Scott Priebe, Treasurer
Hometown: Ladoga, Indiana
Major: Agriculture economics; Minor: Political science
Future Goals: To become involved in agricultural policy work within Indiana or at a federal level and eventually run for public office where I could be of service to others.
Interests: I enjoy traveling, exercising, working around my home, listening to music, playing guitar, and going to concerts.
Fun Facts: I spent part of this past summer studying organic agriculture in England and the Netherlands.
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: The philanthropic aspect of PFSB I enjoy the most is the Senior Challenge. It is one of the first opportunities for students to begin giving back to the University. It is extremely important to help our peers understand the value of a Purdue education and the responsibility we have to insure that the same opportunities are available to future generations of Boilermakers!
Favorite PFSB moment: I had the opportunity to have dinner with President Jischke, Jerry Rawls, the Rawls Hall namesake, the current President’s Council president, and the past President’s Council president. This is a very distinguished group of individuals with a wealth of knowledge among them. It was a pleasure to listen to them discuss various topics throughout the evening and consider how each has left an impression on Purdue.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? I find it very enjoyable to interact with Purdue’s alumni and administrators. There is always something new to learn from this group, whether it’s about the University, government, or private industry. They are willing to share their thoughts and ideas, which opens my mind as I look to the future.

Name: Abi Kite, Philanthropy Chair
Hometown: Greenwood, Indiana
Major: Health science and physical education
Future Goals: I would like to teach physical education or biology for a while, but once I get married and start my family, I would like to go back to school for either physical therapy concentrating on geriatrics, or to obtain a Ph.D. to teach anatomy and physiology at the collegiate level.
Interests: I love physical activity. I teach aerobics at the Recreational Sports Center here on Campus. I think exercise is one of the most important aspects to a person’s success! I love to read, cook (a new hobby), scrapbook, and most importantly, spend time with my family, boyfriend, and friends!
Fun Fact: I had my mouth wired shut for two months during my senior year of high school!
Favorite Philanthropic aspect of PFSB: I can't wait to be a part of something so worthwhile and beneficial for those in need. There is nothing more rewarding than helping out where it is needed most!
Favorite PFSB moment: Actually, I'm rather biased seeing that PFSB is what brought my boyfriend and I together, so I would have to say that meeting him would have to be the highlight of PFSB. Aside from that, however, would be the opportunity to speak at the Eiteljorg Museum for The Campaign for Purdue.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? PFSB has been exceptionally rewarding, not only for the networking, but also for the leadership skills gained while being an active participant. PFSB has taught me how to talk with people in a more professional setting, proper etiquette, and most importantly, how to be professional. PFSB has been a vital asset to my career here at Purdue. Of course I'm going to promote the organization, but on the whole, I cannot overemphasize the importance of being involved in student organizations on campus; it could literally make or break you!

Name: Amy Kilmer, Special Events Coordinator
Hometown: Monticello, Indiana
Major: Agribusiness management
Future Goals: I would like to work for an agricultural business with an emphasis on marketing.
Interests: Being with family and friends, swimming, running, taking pictures, and scrap booking.
Fun Fact: I spent six weeks this summer in London doing an internship and studying abroad.
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: The blood drive scheduled for this fall.
Favorite PFSB moment: My favorite PFSB memory would be last fall during Discover Purdue week when I went to help out at the press conference to introduce the gift of $116 million from General Motors Corp., Sun Microsystems, and EDS. When I went to the press conference, I thought that it was just going to be a little job, like helping people to their seats. But after a few minutes I was asked if I could help hold this giant cardboard CD on stage for all the donators and President Jischke to sign during the conference. They ended up saying our names and everything when we went out there, and it was a great experience. I also thought it was neat when I watched the news that night and during some of the Purdue basketball games halftime commercials I was there holding a big CD on stage. This was definitely an experience that I would not have been able to take part in without my involvement in PFSB.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? I like being involved with PFSB because it gives me a chance to meet and work with alumni and fellow students. I have met people from all over Indiana and the U.S. It is interesting finding about their connection to Purdue. I also enjoy being so involved with the Campaign for Purdue by helping the University promote it to fellow students as well as alumni.

Name: Sara Des Jean, Assistant Director of Philanthropy
Hometown: Decatur, Indiana
Major: Organizational leadership supervision
Future Goals: To become an international business manager for a Fortune 500
company and return to school to receive an MBA.
Interests: Playing sports, especially volleyball and football, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and reading.
Fun Fact: My birthday is the first day of spring.
Favorite philanthropic aspect of PFSB: Events that incorporate both alumni and students such as Purdue week activities.
Favorite PFSB moment: I enjoy President's Council because I get to meet and
talk with alumni, and I like hearing their memories of Purdue when they were in school.
Why do you like being a part of PFSB? I like the interactions and networking with Purdue alumni and faculty, the events we participate in, all the wonderful friends I have made, and interesting people I have met.