Executive Team
(334) 844-6253
EMAIL ME FOR: Recruiting process & career questions
Her role as Beta Alpha Psi faculty advisor complements her coordination of all internship, recruiting, and professional development activities for accounting majors. Prior to joining academia, Mrs. Lakas worked for seven years in Big 4 public accounting. During her tenure at Deloitte in Atlanta, she served as an auditor, campus recruiter, and campus recruiting manager for the Southeast Region. She is a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama.
EMAIL ME FOR: High-level and miscellaneous questions
Ella is a junior from Atlanta, GA, majoring in Accountancy. She is on track to graduate in December 2026 and plans to complete her Master of Accountancy by May 2028. After earning her CPA, Ella intends to pursue a career in audit. She is actively involved in the Epsilon Omicron chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, where she serves as President, and is a dedicated member of Alpha Chi Omega. Ella also works as a Teaching Assistant for Financial Accounting. Outside of academics, she enjoys cooking, traveling, staying active, and spending time with friends.
EMAIL ME FOR: Reaching Out Activities (ROAs)
Josh Freiling is a junior from Berwyn, PA, majoring in Accountancy with a minor in Finance. He is on track to graduate in May 2027 and plans to complete his Master of Accountancy by May 2028. After graduation, Josh plans to pursue a career in tax accounting in Birmingham, AL, and work toward earning his CPA. Outside of Beta Alpha Psi, Josh is a member of FarmHouse Fraternity, where he serves on the audit committee. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, hunting, and spending time with friends.
EMAIL ME FOR: Attendance-related matters
Makenna Shirley is a junior majoring in Accountancy with plans to graduate in December 2026; completing her Master of Accountancy by May 2028 to pursue a career in tax. Outside of Beta Alpha Psi, Makenna is a GroupFitness Instructor at the Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center, where she also serves as Supervisor in the Program Assistant position. She keeps up her academics as a member of the Honors College and Dean’s List. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hanging with friends, and traveling.
EMAIL ME FOR: Dues and financial questions
Tristan is a junior from Houston, TX. He is majoring in accounting with a minor in aviation management. He plans to graduate in 2027 and complete the MAcc program in 2028. Afterwards, he plans to pursue a career in public accounting in Atlanta before returning to business school to pursue finance. Outside of Beta Alpha Psi, Tristan enjoys working out, hanging out with friends and family, and watching sports.
EMAIL ME FOR: Any service event questions
Jane Cotchett is a junior from Charlotte, NC majoring in Accounting. She plans to graduate in December of 2026 and complete her Master of Accountancy by May of 2028. After graduation, Jane plans to sit for the CPA exam and move back to Charlotte to pursue a career in Audit. Outside of Beta Alpha Psi, she is a member of the honors college and Alpha Omicron Pi, where she previously served as VP of Finance. In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, traveling, and volunteering.
EMAIL ME FOR: RAAP and candidacy questions
Caroline is a junior from St. Louis, MO majoring in Accounting on track to graduate December 2026 and planning to complete her Master of Accountancy by May 2028. She plans to obtain her CPA and move to Atlanta to pursue a career in Audit. Outside of Beta Alpha Psi, she is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and enjoys cooking, being with friends, and exercising in her free time.
EMAIL ME FOR: Social event/media and meeting treat questions
Catherine (Cat) Pettie is a junior majoring in accounting with plans to graduate in December 2026 and complete her Master of Accountancy by May 2028. She is actively pursuing a career in accounting and intends to sit for the CPA exam upon completing her graduate studies. Cat is deeply involved on campus and within her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, where she previously served as Vice President of Philanthropy and now serves as chapter president. She is also a member of the Harbert Business Executive Society and an instructor at Key Studios and Wellness.
In her free time, Cat enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, and going on walks.