22 National FFA officer candidates move forward in selections

During the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo, a group of six dedicated and passionate FFA members will have the honor of leading the National FFA Organization as the 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team. This opportunity promises to be a transformative experience, allowing them to influence the future of the organization profoundly and inspire the next wave of agricultural leaders.

The process of becoming a national officer is arduous. The candidates — each state FFA association can submit one individual member annually — take part in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee. The committee is comprised of students who interview and select the National FFA Officers during each National FFA Convention & Expo.

It takes a highly motivated person to become a successful National FFA Officer. Becoming a national officer requires members to learn about their passions and gain a better understanding of what life as a national officer is like. The life of a national officer is nonstop hard work and never-ending commitments, but it is a life-changing experience — one they will cherish forever.

Thirty-seven candidates vied for national office during Phase 1 of the selection process. The 2024-25 candidates advancing to Phase 2 are (listed in alphabetical order by state):

Sidney Casillas, Arizona
Abigale Jacobsen, California
Breana Butkievich, Connecticut
Noah Dixon, Delaware
Jack Lingenfelter, Georgia
Thaddeus Bergschneider, Illinois
William Vlasek, Iowa
Sage Toews, Kansas
Caroline Groth, Kentucky
Colton Conley, Louisiana
Lillian Nyland, Michigan
Hunter Adkins, Mississippi
Morgan Watkins, Missouri
Mirhonda Good, New Mexico
Madeline Chandler, North Carolina
Luke Jennings, Ohio
Kylee Falasco, Oklahoma
Jael Cruikshank, Oregon
Crystal Bomgardner, Pennsylvania
Ella Stiefvater, South Dakota
Faith Cook, Tennessee
Mary Schrieber ,Wisconsin

Be sure to watch Session 7 on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. EDT to see who will be named to the 2024-25 national officer team. General convention sessions will air live on the FFA Live! streaming broadcast, RFD-TV, and The Cowboy Channel. FFA members and supporters can tune in and watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the event. To learn more, visit Convention.FFA.org.