To Jason Peiser, it’s never too early to be a CEO.

In addition to his business management major and double minor in military science and entrepreneurship, Peiser is an Army ROTC cadet, president of Zeta Beta Tau, president of MU Entrepreneurs and is now the CEO of one of the new student businesses a part of the Missouri Student Unions Entrepreneurial Program, Stuff in a Box.

“More or less, I’m busy from 5 a.m. when I start physical training, until 9 or 10 at night,” Peiser says. “Having free time would be cool, but I figure I’ll work hard now.”

Peiser pitched the idea for Stuff in a Box during a meeting for MU Entrepreneurs last spring. The idea was so well-liked that they put together a team, applied for the Student Unions Entrepreneurial Program and received the spot as one of two student-run businesses in the Student Center.

Stuff in a Box is a custom care package service that allows users to send packages to MU students.

“It’s such a cool experience for us on the Stuff in a Box team, because we’re predominantly sophomores,” Peiser says. “We’ve never done anything like this, so it’s an incredible learning experience.”

In the weeks leading up to its official launch, the executive staff marketed for the business, handed out fliers and accepted pre-orders for packages. Its official launch was Sept. 1, and though the business has not yet implemented their full range of options, a customizable package will be available within the next few weeks.

Stuff in a Box isn’t the only organization Peiser has worked from the ground up.

In the spring semester of 2015, Peiser, Paul and Maneater staffer Jordan Kodner [recolonized Zeta Beta Tau](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/4/28/mu-welcomes-zeta-beta-tau-back-greek-community/) on MU’s campus. The fraternity is now recognized by the Interfraternity Council and has grown to 40 members.

Tyler Ingram is a sophomore at MU and a member of ZBT. He was among the first class that was initiated and met Peiser their freshman year.

“I feel like every time I talk to him, he’s doing something new,” Ingram says. “He never sleeps.”

As the president of two student organizations and now CEO of a student-run business, Peiser has learned how to juggle his crazy schedule.

“It’s not just the title,” Peiser says. “A title comes with a lot of work. I’ll sleep when I’m dead, but I have to put the work in now.”

Peiser’s goal is to start a business and work it from the ground up. So, to Peiser, Stuff in a Box is great experience for his post-graduation goals.

“Outside of the Army, I can’t see myself working for another person or having a boss,” Peiser says. “I want to start a business, and I think this is an awesome experience and I get to see everything that’s involved with that (process).”

After graduating, Peiser plans to spend time in the Army, attend graduate school and eventually open his own business. In his four years on campus, Peiser will go through officer training and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant after graduating.

After graduating, successfully opening his own business and serving time in the Army, by age 45, Peiser’s ultimate aspiration is to drive a Bentley Continental Supersport Convertible.

“It’s not a dream, it’s gonna happen, and I’m working everyday to make sure it happens,” Peiser says.