REGION 2
CONFRENCE DATES
Fall Workshop: October 28, 2024 @ Western Kentucky University
Region Competition: January 22, 2025 @ Western Kentucky University
Meet the Team
BAILEY GOSSER | President
Bailey Gosser is your 2024-25 region 2 president. Apart from DECA Bailey is also involved in her local SkillsUSA chapter, her high schools dance team, and her local fire department. After high school she plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University to major in Fire science, Arson and explosion investigation with a minor in business. In Bailey's free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and volunteering at her local community arts education center.
TATE CAIN | VP Membership
Tate Cain is a senior at Grayson County High School. He is the Vice President of Grayson County DECA and the Kentucky DECA Region 2 Vice President of Membership. In addition, he serves as the Grayson County High School Senior Class Reporter/Media Specialist, National Executive Director of the Youth Legislative Action Center, the Kentucky State Policy Director of the American Youth Association, and the Communications Director of the Kentucky High School Democrats. He is also involved in the Beta Club, National English Honors Society, and Jr. Historical Society. Outside of his academic endeavors, he is a member of the Grayson County Chamber Orchestra and a consistent participant in the All-District and All-State Orchestras. Lastly, he is a 2024 Kentucky Governor's Scholar in Public Policy and Administration. He is so excited for the opportunity to serve Region 2 of KY DECA!
ADDI YATES | VP Records
Addi Yates is a junior at Logan County High School and is serving as a Regional Officer for the first time this year. This is Addi’s third year as a DECA member, and she currently serves as President of her school’s DECA chapter. She is also involved in FFA, BETA Club, and is a member of the Archery team. In addition, Addi works part-time helping and teaching children. She hopes all DECA members accomplish their goals and have a wonderful year.
AUSTIN PARKER | VP Finance
Austin Parker is a senior at Glasgow High School and is serving as the Region 2 Vice President of Finance for the first time this year. This is Austin’s second year in DECA and his first year as a regional officer. In addition to DECA, he plays baseball for Glasgow High School and is an avid sports fan. Austin is also passionate about the stock market and cars. He hopes everyone has a fantastic year and achieves all of their personal goals, believing that no dream is too big and no dreamer too small. Austin thanks everyone for electing him as Region 2 VP of Finance!
HAYDEN VEACH | VP Communications
Hayden Veach is the 2024-2025 Region 2 Vice President of Communications for Kentucky DECA. A senior at Glasgow High School, Hayden is actively involved in track and cross country. Running for his school has taught him to persevere when things get tough and to always work harder than the competition. Hayden is excited to serve this year as the Region 2 Vice President of Communications.