Pub. 8 2020 Issue 2

13 The Community Banker of my great friends, and we have learned about business alongside each other. ” In the spring of her freshman year, Ivankovich was confirmed as an associate justice of the ASMSU Supreme Court. In that position, Ivankovich and the other justices review student appeals, manage elections, grievances and other complaints, and review actions of the ASMSU Senate by interpreting the ASMSU Constitution, ASMSU governing documents and Montana law. “ I believe my experience working with ASMSU as a supreme court jus- tice will be helpful as I pursue [my] career, as I have learned how different departments can work together to [achieve] a common goal, ” she said. In addition, as a sophomore, Ivankovich volunteered to become a Jabs student ambassador. “ This position entails meeting with many people and hopefully making a positive impression for Jabs as a whole, ” Ivankovich said. “ Through this, I met Jake Jabs himself, as well as countless other leaders and donors and many young students. Within that process of explaining how much I love the JJCBE, I have seen my own pride develop as a student and future alumni. ” Academically, Ivankovich credits top-notch professors and smaller class sizes in the business college as important elements of her education. “ To have the opportunity to get to know my classmates and profes- sors at a more intimate level has allowed me to comprehend and seek to understand the material more, ” she said. “ All my professors have cared about my classmates and me as individuals and want us to succeed, ” she added. “ There are also many resources outside of classes, such as the [Bracken Business Commu- nications Clinic] and our internship resources that give students the best chance of success. ” Transitioning to remote classes partway through last semester be- cause of the novel coronavirus was a challenge, Ivankovich admitted, but she also learned from it. “ I do feel that it was valuable to learn how to work remotely and ask people for help and clarity even over email, ” she said. “ I learned that if you work hard at something, you will grow regardless of the circumstances. ” Those in the business college who know her well say that her atti- tude and drive will take her far. “ Isabelle is the definition of the word ‘ go-getter, ’ and I knew that from the moment I met her, ” said Eric Van Steenburg, assistant professor of marketing and faculty adviser for the student chapter of the American Marketing Association at MSU. “ She engaged early in her academic career, joining AMA as a freshman and winning our chapter ’ s Perfect Pitch competition. As a sophomore, she was on the executive board and helped us earn a Top 10 chapter designation. I can ’ t wait to see her in a leadership capacity next year when she serves as AMA ’ s executive vice president. ” Chelsey Wilson, director of academic and career engagement in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship ’ s Bracken Center for Excellence, said Ivankovich is eager to listen, learn and engage. “ Her whatever-it-takes mentality shines through in both her ac- ademics and co-curricular and is contagious, ” Wilson said. “ Isabelle is one of those students who continually thanks her professors and support staff for all that they do, but what she does not realize is that we learn just as much from her as she learns from us. She positively represents herself, Jabs and MSU in all that she does both inside and outside of the classroom. We are proud she is part of the Jabs community. ” In the future, Ivankovich hopes to work in marketing or consulting. “ I hope that this internship will give me a better idea of what path I would like to continue on after college, potentially marketing for banks, ” she said. Contact: Isabelle Ivankovich, isabelle.ivankovich@gmail.com The reasons to trust us with your SBA lending really stack up. Profit from people you can trust. Our SBA expertise helps you maximize your community bank’s earning potential. Our team becomes your team, managing and simplifying every step of the process, from loan packaging and closing, to securitization and sale, to portfolio servicing. All at no net cost to you. Talk to us today. 800.340.7304 www.holtandmon.com