Meet Your New 2025-2026 National FFA Officers

FFA’s new group of National Officers were announced at the 97th National FFA Convention

Over 1 million members, over 71,000 at convention, over 8,000 chapters, 50 states, 2 territories, but 1 blue jacket!

Six new officers were elected at the 97th annual National FFA Convention and Expo this year in Indianapolis, Indiana, to lead the organization for the next year.

Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection.

Meet The Team

Trey Myers of Oklahoma — President

Lilly Nyland of Michigan — Secretary

Joey Nowotny of Delaware — Eastern Region VP

Jael Cruikshank of Oregon — Western Region VP

T. Wayne Williams of Tennessee — Southern Region VP

Claie Woeppel of Nebraska — Central Region VP

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