Meet the Team
Get to know the passionate individuals behind BPN's success. Our team brings together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to excellence.
Nick Frische
Nick is a Master's student in Data Science at Indiana University, where he previously graduated with summa cum laude in Informatics, with minors in Business and Data Science. Throughout his time at IU, Nick has consistently made an impact, earning the Luddy Undergraduate Instructor of the Year award, leading a Bible study in FIJI, and mentoring a member of another fraternity to start one of his own. He also founded and coordinated Run the Ball, the largest fraternity philanthropy event in IU history. Nick is deeply committed to leading through service, faith, and hard work.
Blake Marcotte
Blake is a Master's student in Data Science at Indiana University, where he previously graduated with a Finance degree. At IU, Blake was a part of the Commercial Real Estate Workshop where he competed in case competitions to apply his studies to real world scenarios. Outside of school, Blake enjoys active hobbies such as snowboarding, rock climbing, cycling, and cliff diving.
Phil Hess
Phil is a Master's student in Data Science at Indiana University, where he also earned his undergraduate degree in Information Systems. He gained hands-on experience working with government organizations as a Public Sector technology consultant at Plante Moran, one of the nation's largest accounting and consulting firms. At IU, he founded TAMID Tech Consulting, where he led student teams in providing technology-focused solutions to Israeli startups, and was a member of the Tech Consulting Workshop, where he deepened his knowledge of consulting frameworks and industry practices. Outside of work, Phil enjoys golfing, saltwater fly fishing, and skiing, and is a fan of the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Cubs.