Chicago Booth Armed Forces Group

Ron Birman served for eight years as an officer in the Israeli Navy, holding various leadership roles in infantry combat training, aboard missile ships, and as a helicopter mission commander. He is now a second-year MBA student at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he serves as Co-Chair of the Armed Forces Group. This past summer, he interned at Amazon, focusing on operations and AI. Outside of school, Ron enjoys skiing, scuba diving, sailing, theater, and spending time with his wife and their dog, Luna.

Luke Finkel is a U.S. Army veteran and second-year Master of Business Administration student at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he serves as Professional Co-Chair of the Armed Forces Group. In this leadership role, he helps support the professional development, career advancement, and networking opportunities of military-affiliated students transitioning into the business community.

Prior to attending Chicago Booth, Luke served as an officer in the United States Army, including assignments within the Special Operations community. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in leadership, strategic decision-making, teamwork, and adaptability in complex, high-pressure environments. These experiences continue to shape his approach to business, collaboration, and professional growth.

Building on his military leadership background, Luke is pursuing a career in investment banking. During the summer, he served as an Investment Banking Summer Associate at Guggenheim Securities, gaining experience in financial analysis, corporate transactions, and strategic advisory services.

Outside of his academic and professional commitments, Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog while exploring Chicago's neighborhoods, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Tyler Leary is a U.S. Army veteran, former AH-64E Apache helicopter pilot, and Army Aviation officer who brings a strong foundation in military leadership, strategic decision-making, and analytical problem-solving to his professional endeavors. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Tyler earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, developing expertise in data analysis, visualization, and technology-driven decision-making.

Throughout his military career, Tyler gained extensive leadership experience operating in complex, high-pressure environments where teamwork, adaptability, and strategic planning were essential to mission success. His m

Jack is a United States Army veteran and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and commissioned as an Engineer Officer. Throughout his six years of military service, he held a variety of leadership and operational assignments both domestically and internationally, developing a strong foundation in strategic planning, organizational leadership, problem-solving, and mission execution.

As an Army Engineer Officer, Jack gained valuable experience leading teams, managing complex operations, and navigating challenging environments where adaptability, collaboration, and decisive leadership were essential to mission success. These experiences strengthened his ability to assess complex situations, develop effective solutions, and lead diverse teams toward shared objectives.

Building on his military leadership experience and technical background, Jack is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Through his MBA studies, he is expanding his expertise in business strategy, organizational management, and analytical decision-making as he prepares to transition into management and strategy consulting.

Jack looks forward to leveraging his military experience, engineering education, and business training to help organizations address complex challenges, improve operational performance, and develop strategies that drive sustainable growth and long-term success.