Officers

Josh, a senior from Warner Robins, GA, is currently studying Aviation Management and Commercial Aviation. His passion for aviation was sparked by his early exposure to military aviation, having lived on Air Force bases around the world. Josh remains active on campus, working for both the Aerospace Dean's Office and Aviator's Corner Bookstore, while also participating in multiple student organizations. He is committed to addressing student concerns and is driven to ensure that the student body at UND Aerospace has a positive experience.

Julia Raker is a senior from Mill Creek, Washington majoring in Commercial Aviation. She was first introduced to aviation through multiple tours of the Boeing Factory in Everett, Washington. Although her parents were expecting her to have a passion in engineering, they were pleasantly surprised when Julia chose to come back to North Dakota where her grandparents also went to college. As the first pilot in her family, she is excited to share her love of aviation with them, and other students as they begin their journey here at UND. This is her fourth semester on SAAC and she is looking forward to serving the aerospace college in her final semester!

Ethan Mathews is a junior from Monument, Colorado majoring in Commercial Aviation with specializations in Business Aviation and Aviation Safety, and a minor in Political Science. His love for aviation stemmed from hearing stories about his great-grandfather's time in the Army flying both fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. Ethan believes in giving back to UND Aerospace, and in addition to SAAC, enjoys volunteering his time with the Student Aviation Management Association as its President, as well as working as a Student Ambassador in the Aerospace Dean's Office. Outside of aviation, he enjoys hiking, biking, cooking, and reading. One day, Ethan hopes to fly for United Airlines and looks forward to an exciting future ahead.

Kallen Wachi (or Kal) is a senior from the Hawaiian Island of Kaua'i. He is currently majoring in Commercial Aviation, Aviation Safety and Operations, and Communication. In the future, he plans to return to Hawai'i to support transpacific and inter-island flight operations as a professional pilot, hoping to connect Pacific Islander families and communities with the world. Outside of SAAC, Kal is the President of the Professional Asian Pilots Association UND Chapter, a member of the UND Japanese Cultural Association, as well as an UpLift Peer Supporter. He hopes to bring his mana'o (knowledge), imua (diligence), and aloha (compassion) to serve the students of the Aerospace College and is honored to be part of this great institution.

Mateo Garcia is a senior from Downers Grove, Illinois. He is majoring in Commercial Aviation and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. His passion in aviation stemmed from flying kites and remote-control planes as a kid, and his friend taking him to EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh. Mateo hopes to one day fly for a major carrier and eventually become a commercial test pilot. This is Mateo's eighth semester at SAAC, and he is looking forward to voicing concerns and new ideas brought to him by his peers. Other than SAAC, Mateo is a member of the Civil Air Patrol and an EAA member. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, baseball, frisbee golf, hockey, and enjoys the outdoors. Feel free to say hi to Mateo or contact him with any questions or concerns.

Evelyn Jordan is currently a junior studying Commercial Aviation. She grew up in Northfield, Minnesota, just south of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area. In addition to her involvement in SAAC, she serves as the President of the UND Women in Aviation International Chapter, is an UpLift Peer Supporter, and is the Vice President of the UND Ski Club. Her dream of becoming a professional pilot began in her junior year of high school when she took a discovery flight in an old Cessna 172 at a small grass-strip airport just two miles from her home. Since that moment, she has aimed to become a major airline pilot and hopes to inspire other young women to pursue their dreams in aviation. Outside of her aviation pursuits and leadership roles on campus, Evelyn enjoys downhill skiing, attending yoga classes, and spending time with loved ones. This is her first semester with SAAC, and she is excited to give back to the aerospace college.

Riley Zarm is a sophomore majoring in Commercial Aviation from Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Driven by a deep passion for aviation, Riley is committed to leadership and uplifting those around him. While his interests are firmly rooted in military aviation, he also aspires to one day fly for an air carrier. In his free time, Riley finds fulfillment through volunteer work. He is a Senior Member of the Grand Forks Civil Air Patrol and an Alpine Patroller for the National Ski Patrol. Honored to serve his first academic term as a council member, Riley is eager to lead with integrity and grow through challenge.

David Manzke is a junior from Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Having grown up under the approach path to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, David developed a lifelong passion for aviation. Today, he is a Commercial Aviation and Aviation Management double major who plans to fly professionally, and work in aircraft sales and management on the side. In addition to SAAC, David serves as the Career Fair Director for the Student Aviation Management Association (SAMA), as Treasurer for the Aerospace Business Club (ABC), and works as a Career Mentor for UND Career Services. David strives to give back to the community, and spends his time helping others through volunteer, teaching, and tutoring opportunities. In his free time, David enjoys playing viola and guitar, reading, and spending time outside.

Zachary Hagengruber is a sophomore from Eugene, Oregon. Zachary is majoring in Commercial Aviation and has his future sights set on the airlines. As a freshman, Zachary was hired as an Aerospace Physiology Assistant, and an Aerospace Ambassador in the Dean's Office. Outside of SAAC, Zachary also holds a variety of positions, such as one of the Piper Brand Ambassadors, Aerospace Business Club Vice President (ABC), Student Aviation Management Association Treasurer (SAMA), and the Aviation Safety Association Secretary (ASA). Zachary is excited to share his passion for flying and listen to students' questions, concerns, and ideas about the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences.

Santiago (Yago) Echevarria-Robinson is a senior from the North Suburbs of Chicago. He is an Aviation Management Major in the Flight Track. Yago got into Aviation after being exposed to it by his grandfather and his uncle who are both airline pilots. Yago is involved with the UND Ski and Snowboard Club as their former President, and is the current Scholarship Chair at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity; he also works as an Aerospace Ambassador at the Dean's Office and participates in many aerospace outreach events through them. Looking forward to his career, Yago aspires to work for an airline as a pilot and eventually move into an airline training department. This is his first semester at SAAC and looks forward to making a difference in serving his peers!

Logan Harden is a sophomore from Fontana, California, and a Commercial Aviation Fixed-Wing major. His interest in aviation began with an EAA Young Eagles flight when he was 12. Before touching back down, he had caught the flying bug and eventually earned his PPL in his junior year of high school. Logan enjoys teaching and helping others, is a math tutor, and hopes to eventually be a flight instructor at UND. Besides SAAC, he is the secretary of SAMA, secretary of AESOP, and is involved with the aerobatics and tennis clubs. Outside of aviation, Logan enjoys lifting weights, cooking, go-karting, mountain biking, and hanging out with friends and family. His goal on SAAC is to help give voice to student concerns regarding the aerospace school and solve these problems to improve everyone's experience. Logan is excited to serve his first semester on SAAC and give back to this great establishment.

Arjun is a senior from the DFW metroplex. He is pursuing majors in Commercial Aviation, Aviation Management, and Aviation Safety and Operations. His passion for aviation stems from a boyish love of all things with wheels. In addition to flying the line, Arjun wants to hold a management or safety position for an airline. Outside of SAAC, Arjun works as a Certified Flight Instructor for UND, and is an Aerospace Ambassador and cover-published photographer for the Dean's Office. Arjun is eager to help respond to student concerns in his fifth semester on the council.