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Joseph Riley
FBLA National President
McMinn Central High School, TN
fblapres@fbla.org
Joseph
began his leadership journey as Chapter President his sophomore year
and helped grow his club from 35 to 120 members. He served as state
reporter and currently serves as State President. Since Joseph became
an officer, state membership has grown from around 4,000 to 8,000. As
National President, his two primary goals are encouraging officers to
find fun activities to engage and motivate their members, and he also
wants to pursue middle school growth because he sees that as the future
of FBLA. Most importantly, Joseph is just a regular guy, and he hopes
you will contact him anytime you need anything.
Courtney Ferguson
FBLA National Secretary
Lakeland High School, NY
fblasec@fbla.org
Courtney
Ferguson is a senior at Lakeland Senior High School, which is located
in serene Shrub Oak, New York. She has been a member of the Future
Business Leaders of America for the past three years. As a freshman,
she joined the organization hoping to meet new people and gain an
understanding of American enterprise. Little did she know that the
organization would provide much more. This past year she served as New
York State Secretary as well as Eastern Region Secretary. In addition
to serving as your National Secretary this year she will also be
serving as Parliamentarian for New York State. As a part of your
National Officer Team she hopes to bring about valuable change to the
organization and help its members
Get the Edge!
Emily Adams
FBLA National Treasurer
Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, VT
fblatres@fbla.org
Emily
Adams, your 2008-2009 FBLA National Treasurer, is a senior at Mount
Anthony Union High School, and the Southwest Vermont Career Development
Center in Bennington, Vermont. As an active FBLA member Emily has
demonstrated leadership by serving as a two time Vermont State Officer,
and by serving on the Eastern Region Board. Emily also serves as a
youth Ambassador for the Vermont March of Dimes. She believes that FBLA
allows student to show their success outside of the classroom, and
enjoys meeting members from all across the country. Emily looks forward
to a successful year as we
Get the Edge!
Eric Li
FBLA National Parliamentarian
Cinco Ranch High School, TX
fblaparl@fbla.org
Eric Li attends Cinco Ranch High School located just outside of
Houston. He became truly involved in FBLA after competing and learning
from his advisers and fellow students at his first SLC. In the past, he
has held the offices of chapter and area parliamentarian, and he is
currently the Texas Parliamentarian and executive Vice President of his
local chapter. Outside of FBLA, Eric is involved in orchestra, Academic
Decathlon, World Scholar’s Cup, and math honor society. In the upcoming
year, he hopes to boost middle level membership across the nation and
spread knowledge and practice of parliamentary procedure.
Paul Cohen
FBLA Eastern Region Vice President
Vineland Senior High School, NJ
fblaevp@fbla.org
Paul
M. Cohen, a senior from Vineland High School in New Jersey, is honored
to serve as your Eastern Region Vice President. Paul currently leads
New Jersey FBLA as State President, and served last year as State
Webmaster, the National President’s Technology Assistant, and the
Eastern Region International Relations Director. Joining FBLA in his
freshman year, Paul saw FBLA as a way to develop his business skills.
Since then, Paul has completed all levels of the Business Achievement
Awards. Paul owns Trinston, a twelve-employee Web site design company
he established in 2003, and operates Trinston Diversified, an internet
investment company responsible for developing additional internet-based
endeavors. Seeking to develop FBLA by increasing membership, improving
communications, increasing activity, and improving awareness, Paul
welcomes your input via phone or email.
Justin Schultis
FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President
Fairbury High School, NE
fblampvp@fbla.org
Justin is from Fairbury High School in Nebraska. He is Fairbury
chapter’s two-term president and Nebraska FBLA’s two-term state
president. Justin is passionate about FBLA. He qualified to attend the
State Leadership Conference his freshman year and has since been active
at the local, state, and national level. In addition, he is also a
grand champion auctioneer. Justin conducts auctions on a regular basis
and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for communities,
schools, and families in need.
Caleb Harris
FBLA North Central Region Vice President
Jackson High School, MO
fblancvp@fbla.org
Caleb Harris proudly serves as your North Central Region Vice
President. He attends Jackson High School in Missouri. Caleb is also
the Missouri District 15 President and the Co-President of Jackson High
School FBLA. Winning numerous awards at district and state competition,
Caleb has competed in three events at National Leadership Conferences.
Although Caleb nonchalantly joined FBLA his sophomore year, he quickly
gained respect and passion for the incredible organization and the many
opportunities it creates for students. A couple of Caleb’s main goals
are to help members become more involved at the national level and to
increase membership. In addition to FBLA, Caleb is involved in National
Honor Society, Hi-Step, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Concert
Choir, and Spanish Club.
Melissa Hou
FBLA Southern Region Vice President
duPont Manual High School, KY
fblasvp@fbla.org
Melissa Hou, your Southern Region Vice President, is a senior at duPont
Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Three years ago, she joined
FBLA for the competitive events and conferences, but found infinitely
more in the organization that has defined her high school career.
Melissa is a two-time national competitive event honoree, two-term
state officer, and America level recipient. Additionally, she has
served as National President's Expansion Chair and Southern Region
Parliamentarian. This year, Melissa challenges all members to Get the
Edge by demonstrating passionate, active leadership and she also hopes
to develop new resources for members across the nation.
Morgan Wilson
FBLA Western Region Vice President
White River High School, WA
fblawvp@fbla.org
Morgan Wilson attends White River High School in Buckley, Washington
where she is a junior and a member of the National Honor Society. She
first got involved with FBLA at a young age when her mother became an
adviser, and has loved it ever since. As a freshman she was the local
chapter’s Public Relations officer. During her sophomore year she was
Washington’s State Vice President representing the Midwest Region.
Also, in the past two years she was voted ‘Most Likely to Run a Fortune
500 Company’ in her high school. Morgan is excited to serve as your
Western Region Vice President!
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