Region 4

CONFRENCE DATES

Fall Workshop: November 6, 2025 @ Eastern Kentucky University

Region Competition: January 15, 2026 @ Eastern Kentucky University

Meet the Team

CINDY WANG | President

Cindy Wang is proud to be serving as your 2025-2026 Region 4 President!

AUTUMN STORER | VP Finance

Autumn Storer is the Region 4 Vice President of Finance and a senior at Larry A. Ryle High School. A four-year DECA member and two-time ICDC qualifier in Hotel and Lodging Management, she currently serves as her chapter’s Senior VP of Competition and has previously held the role of VP of Membership.

Autumn is also active in NHS, FHS, Multicultural Club, and the Pickleball Club. Her favorite DECA memory is attending ICDC in Anaheim, where she connected with new friends and gained valuable experience. Her goals this year include winning state and helping grow DECA membership so more students can qualify for ICDC.

ZOEE SHEETS | VP Competitive Events

Zoey is a senior at Scott County High School, serving as your Region 4 VP of Competitive Events and is serving her third year in DECA. She is the DECA chapter president, a member of the swim team, and a certified water safety instructor. Zoey competes in Project Management Sales and says her favorite DECA memories are the car rides to state and ICDC. This year, she aims to help Region 4 members feel confident and prepared for competition so they can proudly represent Kentucky DECA at state and ICDC!

ARNA PATEL | VP Membership

Arna Patel is the Vice President of Membership for Region 4 and a senior at Larry A. Ryle High School. A four-year DECA member, she is active in leadership events, Power Trip, and chapter activities. She has competed in Independent Business Plan, Hotel and Lodging Management, and Principles of Marketing, and has attended ICDC in both 2024 and 2025. Arna’s favorite DECA memory is traveling to ICDC in Anaheim, and her goal this year is to place first at state.

AUBREE GRABOW | VP Communications

Aubree Grabow is the Region 4 Vice President of Communications and a senior at Holmes High School. A three-year DECA member, she has previously served as Holmes DECA President and is involved in school activities such as freshman and 6th grade mentoring and varsity cheerleading, where she is captain. She has competed in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism and Business and Services Marketing, and her favorite DECA memory is attending ICDC in Anaheim, California during her first year. This year, her goal is to foster stronger connections between local DECA chapters across Kentucky.

SUSANNE ESTEP | VP Public Relations

Susane Estep is proud to be serving as your 2025-2026 Region 4 VP of Public Relations!