Name: Eric Layo

Concentrations: Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Strategic Leadership, and Entrepreneurship

Internship: Strategic Procurement Summer Intern with Penn State’s Purchasing Services

Future Plans: Home Depot Operations Manager

Why did you choose Smeal:  I’m a native Pennsylvanian and life-long Penn State fan.  After serving in the Air Force for several years and moving around the world quite a bit, I decided to return to Penn State so that I could spend time with some of my closest friends and family.  Additionally, I really like the small class sizes and tight-knit community feel that the Smeal MBA program offers.

What has been your favorite Smeal MBA memory thus far: By far, my favorite memory from the Smeal MBA program will be my recent Service Immersion trip to Hawaii.  Along with three of my classmates, Greg Curran, Tyler Ritchey, and Peter Wolkowski, I participated in a Habitat for Humanity trip to Maui.  There we spent a week working with local volunteers in order to repair and remodel several condominium units.  It was a great opportunity to get outside of the classroom environment, get our hands dirty, and give back to those in need.  Not to mention, we were in easily one of the most beautiful places on Earth!