bradley o’Brien
President
Bradley O’Brien is a senior double majoring in Economics and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and minoring in Business. In addition to singing Tenor 2, he has previously served as the Club’s Alumni Relations Manager and Librarian. Outside of Club, Brad is a member of the Kappa Alpha Pi Professional Pre-Law Fraternity and the Michigan Daily. He enjoyed playing pickleball, going to Trivia nights with friends, and running. Brad’s favorite part about Club are his friendships with fellow Clubbers and the awesome memories he has made. He is incredibly thankful to be serving as President and looks forward to supporting the central pillars of Tradition, Camaraderie, and Musical Excellence.
jack kernan
VICE President
Jack Kernan is a senior majoring in Robotics with a minor in Music. Aside from singing Tenor 2 in club and Baritone in the Friars, he enjoys playing piano, rock climbing, playing ultimate frisbee and playing disc golf. Jack is overjoyed to serve as the Vice President this year with a strong commitment to upholding the Camaraderie pillar. The Men's Glee Club has been the highlight of his time at the University of Michigan and he is honored to give back during his final year.
Jacob Emmelot
parliamentarian
Jacob Emmelot is a senior studying Physics with minors in Math and Music. In addition to singing Baritone and serving as Programs Manager in Club, Jacob is thrilled to fulfill his role as Parliamentarian this year. Ever grateful for his time in Club, Jacob delights in Glee Club traditions and treasures the brotherhood found with his fellow Clubbers.
Dillon Wright
Business Manager
Dillon Wright is a junior studying Communications and Media. Dillon has been a part of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club since his freshmen year. This year is Dillon's first year singing a part of the Men's Glee Club acapella subset, The Friars. Dillon sings Baritone/Bass in Club and Friars. You definitely will always be able to spot Dillon due to his huge obsession with the color orange as he tries to fit the color into his wardrobe in some form somehow whether it be big or small. When Dillon isn't singing, he enjoys watching movies, playing video games, spending time with family, supporting his older brother at his soccer games, and running as much as possible! Dillon is very excited to continue to grow as a leader and he savors every moment he gets to sing with his brothers in song!
Jake Trygstad
DEI Chair
Jake Trygstad is a senior studying Communications and Media and Political Science. In addition to singing Tenor 1 and advocating for accessibility and inclusivity within the Men's Glee Club, Jake devotes his time to researching political communication, hanging out at Linder Co-op, and obsessing about reality television. He's from Muskegon, MI, he's a 22-year-old Virgo, and he's thrilled to get to head the Dei committee this year.
NIK WALLING
Alumni Relations Manager
Nik is a junior from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. He has been in Club since his first semester at Michigan and currently sings Bass. In the classroom, he is on the pre-med track pursuing a dual-major in Biology and Spanish with a minor in Music. He is also an avid baseball fan, loves playing tennis (and table tennis!), and has 15 years of classical piano experience.
Carsten Higbie
Publicity Manager
Carsten Higbie is a senior studying Business and sings Tenor 2 in the Men's Glee Club. Within club, Carsten helps manage public communications including outreach for auditions, concerts, and fundraising efforts. Outside of club he is heavily involved in creative video production projects such as short films and advertisements. Carsten is thrilled to be part of the executive board this year and is very excited for the year ahead.
Cole Christians
Operations Manager Emeritus
Cole Christians is a senior studying Environmental Science with a minor in Music. Besides singing Bass with the Club, Cole enjoys hiking, yoga, and Seinfeld. What Cole loves most about Club is the camaraderie with fellow Clubbers and the moving music they create each season; Cole considers Club the best part of his Michigan experience.
colsen castle
Operations Manager
Colsen Castle is proud to be serving the Men's Glee Club in the Operations role. He is from the suburbs of Chicago and is studying Economics here at UofM. Colsen sings Bass in Club, and is relatively new to the world of choral music. Because of that, he is incredibly grateful to be a part of this choir, which has been nothing short of a life-changing experience.
nathan shatz
alumni relations Manager Emeritus
Nathan is a senior at the University of Michigan, studying Molecular Biology and Business. As Alumni Relations Manager Emeritus for the Men's Glee Club, he loves staying connected with alumni and being part of a community that has shaped so many memories. Outside of Club, Nathan enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the outdoors, and making the most of his last year at Michigan by staying involved with the people and organizations he loves.
Pragya Choudhary
Publicity Manager Emeritus
Pragya Choudhary is a sophomore studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. In addition to singing Tenor 1 in club, Pragya is involved in campus theater and is in a premedical fraternity. Pragya’s favorite part of Club is the camaraderie and brotherhood between clubbers. Outside of Club, Pragya is also a patient care technician at a nearby hospital.
Frank Mendes
Assistant business manager
Frank Mendes is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in business administration and general music. As a lifelong singer and Excel nerd, he’s extremely excited to manage the finances of a club that’s been central to his college experience, musically and socially. Outside of Glee, you can find him singing in the G-Men as they slowly execute a coup d'etat to replace the Friars, playing strategy games, forcing his friends to talk about current events, and watching OSU lose Big 10 championships.
DYLAN Maldonado
ASSISTANT DEI Manager
Dylan Maldonado is a junior studying Psychology with minors in Music and English. In this role, he advocates for the needs of all clubbers, as he believes accessibility and inclusivity are vital to Glee Club’s continued success. Aside from singing Tenor 2, Dylan loves songwriting, playing the ukulele, and serves as a Spanish tutor in the Residential College. An Atlanta native, many report that he “walks too fast”.
Timothy Nagel
Assistant Publicity Manager
Tim Nagel is a junior studying chemistry with a minor in music. Outside of singing Bass in club, he works as a research assistant in the chemistry department and tutors at the Science Learning Center. He is also an avid movie fan and loves to bake. The Men's Glee Club has been the absolute highlight of his time at Michigan and he is thrilled to be able to serve the club as a member of the executive board.
Jordan White
Assistant Alumni Relations Manager
Jordan White is a sophomore from Hillside, NJ studying Business with a minor in Film. He is excited to serve as the Assistant Alumni Relations Manager because he loves talking to the alumni and learning about the Glee Club’s rich history from them. His favorite part about Club are the 100+ Brothers in Song with whom he has grown to love and make fond memories that will last a lifetime. Outside of singing with the Glee Club, Jordan enjoys working out, reading biographies and comic books, eating good food, and watching movies and TV shows.
Caleb Lorenz
ASsistant operations Manager
Caleb Lorenz is a sophomore from Ann Arbor studying Political Science and Economics with a minor in Music. He is incredibly grateful to Club for the life-changing friendships and memories it has brought him. When he’s not singing, he enjoys spending time in nature, playing and following sports, and baking. Caleb looks forward to continuing to make music and memories with his brothers in song, and is proud to serve Club in the Operations role.
Junior Managers of the CLub
Operations Team
Small Groups: Nicholas Spruce
Stage Manager: Thomas Riccinto, Peyton Woeller
Librarians: Connor Casey, Benjamin Radmore
Senior Advisor to the Operations Team: Duncan McConaughey
Business Team
Tickets: Thomas Riccinto
Merchandise: Charlie Morrison
Rights Manager: Sam Knot
Publicity Team
Programs: Rayan Sawan
Social Media: Jack Brummer
Media Production: Mark Pettaway
Campus Publicity: Andrew Reno
Social Team
Social Chairs: Ben Carlson, Ashton Fell, Michael Villeneuve
New Guy Guys: Jake Sachs, Charlie Morrison
Recreational Sports: Ryan O’Shaughnessy
Alumni Relations Team
Archivists: Gabe Ashley, John Reed, and Andrew Xie
Datamaster: Owen Druzgal
Webmaster: Albert Wu
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team
DEI Committee Members: Charlie Platt, Jon Faydenko
Male Vocal Arts Day Coordinator: Peyton Woeller
DEI Data Manager: Gabe Ashley