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
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
Assistant 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.
Junior Managers of the CLub
Operations Team
Small Groups: Nicholas Spruce
Stage Manager: Thomas Riccinto, Sam Knot
Librarians: Eli Richey, Benjamin Radmore
Senior Advisor to the Operations Team: Duncan McConaughey
Business Team
Tickets: Jakob Gorisek-Gazze
Merchandise: Charlie Morrison
Rights Manager: Sam Knot
Publicity Team
Programs: Jacob Emmelot
Social Media: Jack Brummer
Media Production: Carsten Higbie
Campus Publicity: Tim Nagel
Social Team
Social Chairs: Ben Carlson, Michael Villeneuve
New Guy Guys: Jordan White, Mateo Alvarez
Recreational Sports: Jon Faydenko
Alumni Relations Team
Archivists: Gabe Ashley, John Reed, and Andrew Xie
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team
DEI Committee Members: Dylan Maldonado, Jon Faydenko
Male Vocal Arts Day Coordinator: Austin Killam
DEI Data Manager: Frank Mendes