The BSR Team

**John Jay Parker**
John Jay is from Voorhees, New Jersey and primarily focuses on marketing and operations for Black Star Rentals. He is currently a senior at Vanderbilt University, pursuing a degree in Economics with minors in Computer Science and Business. His favorite aspect of BSR is being able to gain hands-on experience with business operations and marketing campaigns, while providing a product that adds significant value to the lives of other students. In his free time, John Jay runs a luxury sneaker and clothing resale business called JP Heat. He also enjoys traveling, skiing, playing basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

Jack Salvo

Jack is from Voorhees, New Jersey and serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Black Star Rentals. He is currently a junior at Vanderbilt University, pursuing a degree in Economics with minors in Spanish and Business. His favorite part about BSR is having the opportunity to experience both the front- and back-end of a legitimate business while working with a team. In his free time, Jack enjoys skiing, lifting, pickleball, and the stock market.

**John McPherson**
John is from Dallas, Texas and primarily focuses on the financials at Black Star Rentals. He is currently a senior at Vanderbilt University pursuing degrees in Mathematics and Economics and minors in Business and Data Science. His favorite aspect of BSR is the unique team-based experience of running a company and the work it takes to deliver the product to the customer smoothly. In his free time, John enjoys participating on the Vanderbilt Club Basketball team, working with computers, and going to eat with friends and family.

**Caden Cyr**
Caden is from The Woodlands, Texas and serves on the operations team of Black Star Rentals. He is a sophomore at Vanderbilt University majoring in economics and minoring in business. His favorite thing about BSR has been working with great people and learning more about how businesses operate on a day to day basis. In his free time, Caden enjoys reading and playing pickleball.

**Todd McPherson**
Todd is from Dallas, Texas and primarily focuses on the operations at Black Star Rentals. He is currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University pursuing degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science with a minor in Business. His favorite aspect of BSR is the unmatched experience in gaining knowledge on how to run and operate a business, while also providing a great service to his fellow classmates. In his free time, Todd enjoys playing basketball and golf, as well as reading a variety of books.

**Gus Collins**
Gus is from Kenilworth, Illinois and serves as the Vice President of Finance while also contributing key marketing tactics. He is currently a sophomore studying Human and Organizational Development with minors in Business and Data Science. What he loves most about BSR is the invaluable experience of running a company and making impactful decisions which drive its success. Gus enjoys golfing, skiing, snowboarding, lacrosse, running, and spending time with friends and family.

**Jack Bijur**
Jack is from San Francisco, California and primarily focuses on the financials at Black Star Rentals. He is currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University pursuing degrees in Mathematics and Economics and minors in Computer Science and Business. His favorite aspect of BSR is learning how a company operates while collaborating with a team and connecting with clients and business professionals. In his free time, Jack enjoys surfing, running, skiing, and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Ashton Monk

Ashton is from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and primarily focuses on finance and operations at Black Star Rentals. He is currently a senior at Vanderbilt University and is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Business. His favorite aspect of BSR is the practical experience of running a business and being a part of the behind the scenes work that goes into making the company run smoothly. In his free time, Ashton enjoys playing golf, watching football, and spending time exploring the city of Nashville.