West Virginia DECA's state officers are elected by students at every State Career Development Conference. They provide leadership and events, and are excited to connect with members from throughout the state.
Elisha Taylor - President - Mineral County Technical Center "My name is Elisha Taylor, I will be a senior this upcoming year. This will be my third year in DECA. I joined my sophomore year and competed in CDC and was eligible for ICDC. Through the Mineral County Technical Center I have completed the Marketing and the Business Management and Administration completer programs and will be finishing the Accounting Program in the upcoming school year. I was inducted into the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society this past year. I am an active member in my youth group at Calvary Assembly of God and I am a teen leader in the Denim & Dirt 4H Club as well. I am very close with my family and live with my mom and older sister. We spend a lot of time together with our friends. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing along with listening to music."
Levi Thompson - Moorefield High School "Hello, my name is Levi Charles Thompson. I was born and raised in the small town of Moorefield, located in Hardy County, WV I have a great family with a loving mother, father, and stepfather. I am the second oldest out of four siblings. In school, I am an upcoming senior working on my 4th year in DECA. I maintain good grades and play basketball as my only sport. I would personally like to thank Mrs. Markwood for introducing and persuading me to join DECA my freshman year.
Other than school and sports, I work at a local furniture shop in my town. I am planning on taking some time off work to volunteer for community services. I expect great things from me and my fellow officers this year and hope to make many great memories to look back on!"
Chase Steorts - Hurricane High School "Hey! I'm Chase Steorts and I'm happy to have been selected as one of your WV DECA Chartered Association Officers. I was born and raised in Putnam County where I am currently a Junior at Hurricane High School. This will be my third year in DECA which has been a great experience for me! I've learned more and more about business and marketing every year. Joining DECA wasn't something I had originally planned; however, I'm glad I did! I've met some fantastic people and been on some pretty awesome adventures!
Some fun facts about me: I procrastinate a lot, I play guitar, and I enjoy playing the stock market. During the school year, I play golf for Hurricane HS. I also have a part-time job at Fairways Restaurant. "
Lindsey Nash - Mineral County Technical Center "My name is Lindsey Nash. I am 16, an incoming junior, and I attend Keyser High School, although I represent the Mineral County Technical Center in DECA. I have only been in DECA for a year.
Some of my extracurricular activities include volleyball manager and dance. I have danced for 12 years and I will be an instructor this coming dance season. I am a volleyball manager for the school and have been for three years. I also own a sole proprietorship called Doodlebug's Desserts. I started my business back in 2016 when I was 12. My parents gave me $250.00 for start-up costs, and I took it from there. Now, I have a second kitchen in my house that I paid for with the money that I have made.
My family is my biggest supporter. My family consists of my mom Amanda; dad, Josh; brother, Thomas; and grandparents, Karen and Fred. My parents have always been at every event of Doodlebug's, every dance competition and recital, and they always make sure that I am loved! I could never thank my family enough for all the support they have given me."
Riley Jones-Bean - Hampshire High School "Hello. My name is Riley Jones-Bean. I am 16-years old ad a Junior at Hampshire High School. I've been elected to serve on the WV DECA Chartered Association executive Team.
I was born in Leonard Town, MD. At age two, my mom and I moved to Romney, WV. I have a small family of just me, my mom, my stepdad, and my stepsister. I would say I am an above-average student with a 4.125 GPA. My favorite thing to do at school is Simulated Workplace. When I joined DECA I wasn't sure how much I was going to like it, but the more I became involved, the more I have enjoyed it.
With my free time I volunteer with the Romney Fire Department, and when I'm not doing that, I am either hunting or fishing.
Thank you for electing me and I can't wait to work with you this year!"
