The 2022‐23 National FFA Officer team was elected during the final session of the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2022‐2023 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year and were selected from 35 candidates vying for the honor
Candidates take part in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee leading up to the selection.
- Andrew Seibel of Virginia was elected national president. He is a former member of the Lord Botetourt FFA Chapter.
- Jessica Herr of Pennsylvania was elected national secretary. She is a former member of the Garden Spot FFA Chapter.
- Ryan Williamson of Texas was elected western region vice president. He is a former member of the El Campo FFA Chapter.
- MacKenna Clifton of North Carolina was elected southern region vice president. She is a former member of the West Rowan FFA Chapter.
- Karstyn Cantrell of Oklahoma was elected central region vice president. She is a former member of the Skiatook FFA Chapter.
- Gracie Murphy of Illinois was elected eastern region vice president. She is a former member of the Macomb FFA Chapter.
Throughout their year of service to the organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate sponsors; government and education officials; state FFA leaders; the general public; and more. The team will lead personal growth and leadership training conferences for FFA members throughout the country and help set policies that will guide the future of FFA and the next generation of leaders.
The National FFA Organization is a school‐based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
EDITOR’S TAKE:
If you ever have doubts about our country and leadership in future generations, we encourage you to become involved with your local or state FFA organizations. And, if you have never been to a state or national FFA convention, put it on your bucket list. You will be overwhelmed and amazed at the quality of the participants in this organization. The pinnacle of leadership in FFA is to become a national FFA officer. This year is another amazing example of what we are talking about. Many of your CAD team have experienced firsthand what FFA can do to enhance one’s career and life. We strongly encourage you to get involved and see for yourself what FFA is doing to cultivate the next generation of leaders. Here’s a secret – these FFA members are also the future purchasers of trucks for their farm, ranch or business. They will remember those who helped support them early on in their career – trust us on this one!
