Joseph Austin, junior accounting and pre-law major from Houston

Joseph Austin knows finance. He knows how to allocate, save and get the most out of money.

Though he doesn’t have previous experience working for SA Congress, he has been on the asking end of the SA budget process as Spring Break Campaign Committee Treasurer.

And his lack of involvement in SA does not translate into a lack of experience. One of his many jobs handling with money is manager of ACU’s S.T.A.R. fund since 2011. The fund is worth more than $250,000.

Austin wants to help students get the most out of their money and expressed interest in changing some practices to help reach that goal.

Some of his goals include purchasing certain supplies in bulk to reduce costs and allowing student organizations to get what they need from that. He also expressed interest in buying expensive items that more than one student group asks for money to rent regularly.

Austin wants to help students do as much as possible with the funds available, and he is already looking at different ways to find more money to give out. What he lacks in experience he makes up for in dedication and fresh ideas. Joseph Austin is the best candidate for SA Treasurer.

Heath Bracken, junior finance and marketing major from Salado, is also running for the office of Treasurer.