There are two branches of the GCOM Council: an M.S. in Accounting branch and an M.S. in Commerce branch. Together, they sponsor educational, social, community, and cultural activities while building a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff. They also facilitate interactions between the students and greater Charlottesville community.
Clesson Allman
Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina
Undergraduate Major: B.S. in Accounting and Finance
Council Position: Chief Operating Officer
Goal: I want to facilitate as many events as possible for my peers.
Favorite Part So Far: The faculty
Fun Fact: I lived in Germany for nine years.
Favorite Show: Right now, “The Boys.” All-time, “The Office.”
Favorite Quote: “That’s baseball.” – Charlie Kelly
Favorite Song: “In the Flesh” by Pink Floyd
Message to Classmates: Make it count. It’s only nine months.
Noah Jennings
Undergraduate School: Virginia Tech
Undergraduate Major: B.S. in Accounting
Council Position: Chief Operating Officer
Goal: My biggest goal for this year is to bring people together despite the boundaries of our current circumstances. Having interactions with each other as a class is how we will remember our experience here, so it is vital that we can be together.
Favorite Part So Far: My favorite part is the diverse group of individuals in the program. We have people from different backgrounds and experiences. Then, we are asked to work together in teams, which is an experience that will apply to all of our careers.
Fun Fact: I have a pet buffalo.
Favorite Show: “Breaking Bad”
Favorite Quote: “Truth is like poetry…most people hate poetry.”
Favorite Song: “See Through” by The Band CAMINO
Message to Classmates: I look forward to getting to know as many people as possible. I care deeply about the relationships I build because having people who support you is the key to success in our careers and in all aspects of our lives. So, I look forward to all the experiences we have this year!
Hannah Lefebvre
Undergraduate School: Lee University
Undergraduate Major: B.S. in Accounting
Council Position: Chief Financial Officer
Goal: I want to help build community in the M.S. in Accounting Program.
Favorite Part So Far: Cybersecurity class
Fun Fact: I went to Italy last December and got to see the Amalfi Coast, Rome, and Pompeii! My entire study-abroad group missed our original flight there, so I have a few airport horrors stories.
Favorite Show: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes happiness is a feeling. Sometimes it’s a decision.”
Message to Classmates: I’m excited to get to know you this year!
Vernon Overton Ragland IV
Undergraduate School: University of Virginia
Undergraduate Major: B.A. in Economics and Statistics
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Goal: My goal is to create an inclusive community that turns into a family for life.
Favorite Part So Far: Students and faculty
Fun Fact: I traveled to Minneapolis in 2019 to see UVA win the national championship.
Favorite Show: “The Blacklist”
Favorite Quote: “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” – Kobe Bryant
Favorite Song: “God’s Plan” by Drake
Message to Classmates: Enjoy your time in Charlottesville. Explore the natural areas, try all the restaurants, and build relationships that you can carry with you for a lifetime. Every one of you is here for a purpose; never forget that. I look forward to serving all of you and getting to know everyone!