Royals Investment fund leaders

Gabe Pearson: Chief Operating Officer 2024-2025

David Price | chief investment officer

David Price is a Senior Finance and Human Resources major. David joined the Royals Investment Fund to gain practical, hands-on experience with the investments industry to reinforce school concepts and see if it is a career that he would like to pursue in the future. He envisions himself working within the investments industry and would love to work in the portfolio management side of investments. David has a couple of hobbies he's passionate about. One of them is running; he's been an active member of both the cross country and track teams at Bethel and has loved being a part of them. Another hobby David enjoys is construction and home improvement. He loves working with his hands and is always excited to learn new skills and take on new projects.

Gabe Pearson | CHief Operating Officer

Gabe Pearson is a senior Business Analytics and Analysis major. Gabe came to Bethel knowing about the opportunity of the Royals Investment Fund, and made it a goal to join as early as possible to gain exposure to equity research, portfolio risk management, and Christian investing principles. Since joining, he has been grateful to say that his knowledge and experience has increased drastically, and his knowledge has become passionate about the wealth management industry, specifically individual and company stewardship of financial resources in our current world. After graduating, he expects to join the industry in some capacity, though the specific role has yet to be determined.

Caitlyn Wrzesien: Dir. of Marketing 2024-2025

Caitlyn Wrzesien | Director of Marketing

Caitlyn is a senior Marketing student and is pursuing a minor in Graphic Design. She joined the Royals Investment Fund to expand her business knowledge in an area that she doesn’t typically have a lot of exposure to. She has gained a ton of valuable insight into how marketing interacts in a more financial based environment and how much value can be created from a combination of the two. Post graduation, Caitlyn sees herself being in an event marketing role for a company that provides products and services that she’s passionate about. She hopes to travel a lot and find ways to share the Gospel throughout all of her endeavors. In her free time you may see Caitlyn baking, shopping, decorating, embroidering, taking photos, hiking, and camping! She is involved in track, Royal Investment Fund, BethelBiz, and was a part of Bethel's Welcome Week her junior and senior years. A fun fact about Caitlyn is that her last name means "September" in Polish!

Jovani Perez Sanchez: Dir. of Research 2024-2025

Jovani Perez Sanchez | Director of Research

Jovani is a junior Finance student. Jovani joined the fund because he was strongly encouraged by his professors, classmates, and friends for the real world learning the fund provides. He wanted an experience that expanded on his in-class learning and ultimately an experience where he could be surrounded by ambitious and supportive peers and alumni. He is interested in venture capital, private equity, business banking, and consulting, so ideally after graduation he would like to get the opportunity to explore some of these careers. Besides his role as Director of Research, Jovani is a part of the Bethel Soccer Team!

Andrew Wright: Assistant Dir. of Research 2024-2025

Andrew Wright | Assistant Director of Research

Andrew is a senior Finance student with a minor in Political Science. Andrew joined the fund because he felt it was a great opportunity to learn about the Wealth Management Industry, it gives you great exposure to many different Finance careers, and it provides an excellent space to learn how to invest and grow your personal and business skills. Once he graduates, he sees himself being a Commercial Banker and investing in real estate/businesses. Some of his hobbies include reading financial books, investing, CrossFit, and playing pickleball. A fun fact about Andrew is that he wants to run for mayor of Duluth in the future.

David Erickson: Dir. of Risk & Operations 2025

David Erickson | Director of Risk & Operations

David is a junior majoring in business with emphasis in finance and analytics & analysis. David joined the fund to develop himself as a professional and learn more about what goes into an investment fund. Post-grad, David envisions himself working in the Twin Cities and buying rental properties. David has spent most of his life growing up in East Africa and is currently a player on the Bethel Soccer team.