MGSA.PM Executive Board

Joriel "Joey" Perez

President

Joey is a third-year student with eight years of experience in brand strategy, global supply chain, and operations, spanning various industries including aerospace, food & beverage, fashion & retail and now CPG. In his previous role as Manager of Retail Ops, he led the new store openings, and the development of a new business channel. Most recently he accepted a role as Senior Brand Manager at P&G, starting in the summer of 2026.

He is excited to serve as President of the Marshall Graduate Student Association, Professionals & Managers, and bridge this PM program with other programs, elevate the services offered, social life and overall the value for students beyond their time at USC Marshall.

When not at school, Joey loves sports, travel, and hanging out with friends/family. He's always open to a coffee chat, or meeting for an outdoor activity!

Philip Laxamana

VP of Professional Development

Originally from the metropolitan Washington DC area, Philip is a third year candidate in the MBA.PM Program with over 7 years of Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering experience in the manufacturing and defense industry after graduating from Virginia Tech. He served as one of the Co-Vice Presidents of Philanthropy for the 2023-2024 First Year Saturday Core alongside Julie Ferguson Patel and is also currently an Ambassador for the MBA.PM Program.

Outside of work and class, he enjoys photography, traveling the world, and spending time his family and friends. A foodie, engineer, wanderer, photographer, and not so subtle Asian traveler.

Jeremy Bui

VP of Professional Development