Thomas Brisson

Hometown: Houston
Home State: Texas
Home Country: United States of America
Previous Institution & Degree: University of Texas at Austin (B.S. in Chemical Engineering)

Pre-MBA Industry: Energy and Chemicals
Pre-MBA Company: Fluor
Pre-MBA Title: Process Engineer
Desired Post-MBA Industry: Management Consulting
Desired Post-MBA Function: Consulting

Summer Internship Company: Deloitte
Summer Internship Title: Summer Associate

Degree Concentration: Finance
Student Organization Membership: Beer Club, Consulting Club, Finance Club, Strategy Club, Technology Club
Student Organization Leadership:
Treasurer, Consulting Club

What about the Rice MBA program has surprised you the most?
The availability of all the great resources that the Rice MBA program has to offer. Everybody from the Career Development Office to the professors to the second year students are always ready, willing and able to help you throughout your MBA experience.

What has been your favorite moment of your Rice MBA experience so far?
Exploring San Francisco and Palo Alto during the Fall's Tech Trek.

What is your favorite thing about and/or favorite spot in Houston?
The 8th Wonder Brewery. Great Atmosphere and (of course) Beer Selection!

In a sentence, what is the one piece of advice you have for prospective students?
Take advantage of every opportunity to experience Rice during your recruitment; it's as much about you choosing the school as the school choosing you.