Class of 2026

Will Brookby is from Houston, Texas. He is an economics majors and a business minor. He completed his Carey Fellow internship as a corporate strategy analyst for Milliken & Co. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and in the summer 2025 he worked with the multifamily capital markets team at Newmark Group in Houston. At Sewanee, Will is a member of the Order of the Gown, the Green's View Capital student investment club, the varsity men's golf team, and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. His interests include fitness, history, and travel. Following graduation, Will plans to work as an Investment Analyst for Partners Capital in Boston, Massachusetts.

William Coley is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a finance major and business minor. Will completed his Carey Fellow internship with Creative Artist Agency (CAA) in Atlanta, Georgia as a sports licensing and consulting intern. He also worked with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX in summer 2025 and has previous experience with Onward Reserve, Dilworth Bar and Grill, and Autobell Car Wash in Charlotte. On campus, William is a leader of the Green's View Capital student investment club, member of the Order of the Gown, and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He enjoys playing golf, fishing, and music. Following graduation, William will be heading to Austin, Texas to work in wealth management at Charles Schwab.

Clay Hershey is from Charleston, South Carolina. He is an English major and minors in business and French. Clay completed Carey Fellow internships in strategy and development with Odyssey Capital in Singapore and Jaan Water in Bali. He also has interned with Walrus Creative Agency in New York, New York and worked various hospitality roles at LUNCH, Shenanigan's, and Holey City Bagels. At Sewanee, Clay is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Order of the Gown, the Sewanee Sailing Club, Sewanee Outing Program, and the Flying Tigers. He enjoys sailing, hiking, and exploring new places. Following graduation, Clay will spend the summer serving as a sailing instructor in Nantucket, after which he plans to work in marketing in New York City.

Kourtni Hamilton is from Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a music major (vocal) with a minor in business. She completed her Carey Fellow internship in marketing with both Dualtone Music Group and SESAC Music Group in Nashville, Tennessee. On campus, she is a member of the Order of the Gown and is involved with the Cambiata Acapella group, the Advisory Board of the Performing Arts Series, and the Sewanee Praise university gospel choir. Kourtni is an accomplished vocalist who enjoys discovering new music, reading, and solving word puzzles. Once she graduates, Kourtni hopes to pursue a career in the music industry with a focus on either performance or marketing.

Allison Haworth is from Lumberton, New Jersey. She is a natural resources major with minors in German and business. Allison completed her Carey Fellow internship with both Startup Junkie Consulting and Conway Development Corporation in Arkansas. She has likewise completed internships and research fellowships at New Logic Marine Science Camp, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. At Sewanee, Allison is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa honors society, the Order of the Gown, the Senior Leadership Board, the varsity cross country team, and Kappa Delta sorority. She also serves as an Arcadian tour guide and enjoys hiking, camping, and karaoke. After graduation, Allison will serve as a Sustainability Officer for Niagra Bottling Company in California.

Ally McCasland is from Bentonville, Arkansas. She is an economics major with minors in rhetoric and business. Ally completed her Carey Fellow internship in marketing and market research with Tnemec Company in Kansas City, Missouri. She also completed summer course work at the London School of Economics and in Barcelona. Additionally, Ally has worked for Ozark Mountain Bagel Company and coached for the Ozark Juniors Volleyball team. At Sewanee, Ally is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Order of the Gown, the Sewanee Women in Finance, Business, and Economics Society, and a leader in the Student Government Association. She is also a member of the Kappa Delta sorority, and enjoys escape rooms, cuisine, and art. After graduating, Ally will serve in a regional commercial sales position with MCOR in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Sher Shah Mir is from Lahore, Pakistan, and is an economics major with minors in computer science and business. Sher completed his Carey Fellow internship as a strategy analyst with BCG BrightHouse in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as a data scientist summer fellow at Sewanee's DataLab. Sher also studied international economics and business at the University of Cambridge.  At Sewanee, he serves as the Class of 2026 Student Trustee and is a member of the Order of the Gown. Sher Shah enjoys engaging with different cultures and playing soccer in his free time. Following graduation, he will return to strategy consulting work for BCG Brighthouse in Atlanta. 

Ben Pollock is from Huntsville, Alabama. He is a math major and a minor in business. Ben completed his Carey Fellow internship as a private equity intern with Alterna Equity Partners. He also completed a 2025 summer internship portfolio implementation with Nashville's AllianceBernstein as well as an accounting and finance internship with Hunstville's RCP Companies. He has passed his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam.  In Huntsville, he co-founded Eagle Power Washing LLC. On campus, Ben is a member of the Order of the Gown, Green's View Capital student investment club, CRU youth ministry, Sewanee Rowing Crew, and the Flying Tigers Flight Program. He enjoys riding motorcycles and playing the piano. After graduation, Ben will launch his startup, BASE Foundry in Huntsville, Alabama.

Nicole Radford is from Nashville, Tennessee. She is an economics major with a minor in business. Nicole completed her Carey Fellow internship in marketing and business development with Current EV Motors in Austin, Texas. She also held a marketing and public relations internship with the Babson Center and with Hattie B's in Nashville. Previously, Nicole has worked a freelance designer, illustrator, stylist, and volleyball coach. At Sewanee, Nicole is a member of the Order of the Gown, the Women in Finance, Business, and Economics Society, the varsity volleyball team, and the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Also an Art Fellow, she co-founded Sewanee's Creative Hub and enjoys music, writing, and outdoor activities. Following graduation, Nicole will work in corporate marketing with Hattie B's in Nashville.

Jackson (Jack) Riggs is from Cocoa, Florida. He is an English major with a minor in business. Jack completed his Carey Fellow internship as a practice management intern at Troutman Pepper Locke in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously, he worked as a legal assistant for the Loris Law Group and as a judicial intern for Judge Samuel Bookhardt at the 18th Circuit Court of Florida. At Sewanee, Jack is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Order of the Gown, the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honors Society, the University Choir, and the Chi Psi fraternity. In his free time, Jack enjoys hiking, singing, and playing the piano. After graduation, Jack will attend law school at the University of Virginia.