About Me

My name is Maverick Mays, and I am a student at Maryville Christian High School. Outside of school, I enjoy playing soccer, which has taught me the importance of teamwork, discipline, and commitment. After high school, my goal is to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) and study aerospace engineering as I work toward my long-term dream of becoming an airline pilot. I am motivated to pursue a career in aviation because I enjoy challenging myself and want to build a successful future through a career that I am passionate about.

One of my long-term goals is to use the financial success I achieve through my career to eventually start and operate my own businesses. One business I am particularly interested in creating is a clothing brand that I can grow and maintain over time. I understand that building a successful business requires more than just an idea; it requires financial knowledge, leadership, marketing, communication, and the ability to make smart decisions. I joined the Gateway CEO program because I want to develop these skills by learning directly from business owners and professionals in my community. I hope this experience will help me better understand what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and prepare me for my future goals in both aviation and business.