Eryn Schneider (BS, '09, chemical engineering) has been employed by ExxonMobil for the past eight years, serving in a variety of roles in the downstream business line. These positions have spanned process engineering, logistics coordinator, and several supervisory roles. Eryn lived in Houston for six years before accepting a position in Joliet, Illinois, in 2015. Eryn attributes her first opportunities with ExxonMobil to the LAS Leaders organization, and its strong connection with prominent alumni of the college. "I so enjoy what I do every day, and wonder where I would be if not for a successful, connected and trusting alumnus in LAS," Schneider said. "I strive to bring the same personal connection, passion, and energy I received through my Illinois education to everything I do." She currently resides in Naperville, Illinois, with her husband, Bob (BS, '08, Civil Engineering, MS, '09 Construction Management), and dog Chunk. She has enjoyed returning to her Midwest roots.