

Meet the 2023 Fall
Executive Board
Maintaining an organization run by students, for students.
Keegan Powell
President

Keegan is a Junior from north of Chicago, Illinois. He is double majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Computer Science as a student in the Global Scholars Pathway. Keegan spent this past summer working on the Global Cross Asset Trading team in New York for J.P. Morgan's Private Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys playing piano, soccer, and traveling. After college, Keegan will be pursuing a career in private equity.
Alexandria Downs
Executive Vice President

Alexandria is a Junior from Louisville, Kentucky. She is studying Finance and Marketing with minors in International Business and Business Analytics. She hopes to work in Investment Banking after earning her college degree. Apart from The Finance Society, Alexandria enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society, traveling, and going to CycleBar.
Jack Hercules
Treasurer

Jack is a Junior majoring in Finance and is from Saint Louis, Missouri. Outside of The Finance Society, he is apart of the Social Entrepreneurship Pathway and Wall Street Scholars Program. Jack plays for the University of Kentucky Hockey team and enjoys playing golf and listening to music. After college he hopes to go into wealth management or investment banking.
Mason Quinn
VP of Alumni Affairs

Mason is a Junior from Ashland, Kentucky. He is studying Finance and Accounting as a student in the Wall Street Scholars Program and Social Enterprise Pathway. Mason is a huge University of KY basketball fan, loves sports, and enjoys traveling as well. He plans on going into asset management or private wealth management following graduation.
Allie Fauth
VP of Marketing

Allie is a Junior majoring in Finance from just west of Chicago, Illinois. Outside of The Finance Society, she is active in Greek life, Student Philanthropy Board, and UK CHAARG. Allie loves to travel, watch Chicago/UK sports, and try new workout classes. Upon graduation, she hopes to go into investment banking or financial planning.
Gonzalo de Gracia
VP of External Relations

Gonzalo is a Junior majoring in both Marketing and Finance with a minor in International Business. Apart from the Finance Society, he is a Global Scholar, Wallstreet Scholar, and participates in club soccer at the University. Gonzalo is looking to be a market research analyst or go into private equity. He is originally from Madrid, Spain but now lives in Nashville, Tennessee and enjoys playing golf, snowboarding, and traveling.
Joshua Plain
VP of Recruitment

Joshua is a Junior from Hanson, Kentucky. He is pursuing a double major in Finance and Physics and is actively involved in the Wall Street Scholars and Pelissier Scholars Programs. Beyond academics, Joshua enjoys teaching group fitness classes for UK's Campus Recreation and works as an accounting course writer for BusinessU. He also teaches Python programming to freshmen Wall Street Scholars. In his spare time, Joshua likes to learn new languages. Following graduation, he aspires to build a career in trading.
Santiago Trujillo
Executive Secretary

Santiago is a Junior from Bogota, Colombia. He is double majoring in Finance and Accounting as a student in the Wall Street Scholars Program. Outside of The Finance Society, Santiago works for the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System and is part of the International Student Ambassador program. He enjoys playing tennis and soccer, watching F1 racing and traveling. After college, Santiago hopes to go into investment banking or equity research.
Sam Peacock
VP of Alumni Relations

Sam is a Junior from Louisville, Kentucky. He is studying Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. He is a Resident Advisor here at UK, as well as a student in the Lewis Honors College. Sam hopes to work in mergers and acquisitions or investment banking upon graduation. Aside from The Finance Society, he enjoys golf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, reading, and skiing.
Will White
VP of Membership

Will is a Sophomore from Northern Kentucky majoring in Finance and Accounting. He is a part of the Lewis Honors College and Wall Street Scholars Program. Outside of The Finance Society, Will is involved with the Investment Club and works for AU Associates, a Lexington-based commercial real estate firm that specializes in LIHTC deals. He enjoys endurance sports, reading, pickleball, and hiking. After college, Will plans to go into investment banking, private equity, or real estate.
Abby Skaggs
VP of Engagement

Abby is a Junior at the University of Kentucky pursuing a triple degree in Accounting, Finance, and Management with a minor in International Business. She is eager to study abroad in New Zealand as a student in the Global Scholars Honors Pathway and is excited to see what opportunities present themselves following graduation and completion of the CPA Exam. Off campus, Abby enjoys pilates, volunteering with Step by Step, and cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals.
Peter Trager
Faculty Advisor

Before becoming a professor, Peter worked in Foreign Exchange for various Money Center Banks. In August of 2020, Peter started at Gatton College of Business as a Lecturer. Peter is currently teaching Corporate Finance, Investments, and oversees the UKY Stock Pitch Competition.