STATE OFFICE
Meet the 2024-25 Team
Lisa is Kentucky DECA's State Advisor. She attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, later transferring to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville where she received her BS in Business Education. She received her MA Ed in Business Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She has been involved in education in a variety of venues including as a Business and Marketing Teacher at George Rogers Clark High School, Winchester, KY; Vocational Computer Teacher at Saguaro Correctional Complex, Eloy, AZ; Director of Education at Anthem College, Las Vegas, NV; Adjunct Instructor at ITT Tech and Eastern Kentucky University. She enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren).
Houston is honored to serve as the State President for the 2024-2025 school year. He is an upcoming senior at Allen County-Scottsville High School and has been an active DECA member throughout his high school career. Over the past two years, Houston has served as the Region 2 Vice President, and this year, he will assume the role of President for his chapter. Beyond his involvement in DECA, Houston is a competitive swimmer for both his high school team and a local club, a passion he has pursued for many years. He also holds leadership positions as the President of the Pep Club, the school leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Vice President of his class, and is an active member of BETA. In his free time, Houston enjoys spending time with friends, acting in school musicals, drinking coffee, and meeting new people. He looks forward to meeting and serving the Kentucky DECA community in the upcoming school year.
Chandlar Wilson is your 2024-25 Vice President of Public Relations. Besides DECA, Chandlar is in HOSA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes , National Honor Society, BETA, and an active member in her church youth group. Shes going into her senior year at Trigg County High School, and afterwards she hopes to attend college and study Nursing to further become an ER and Trauma nurse, as well as work on a flight team. In spare time Chandlar loves shopping, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. She’s excited to serve Kentucky and meet everyone. Her messages are always open so feel free to reach out anytime!
Caedmon Case is KY DECAs 2024-25 Vice President of Membership. He is from Madison Southern High School and a member of Ignite Academy South’s DECA chapter. Apart from being a Kentucky DECA State Officer, he is his Ignite Academy South's DECA President, an intern at Craig Loftis State Farm Insurance Agency, Inc., a member of the Madison Southern Men’s Varsity Soccer Team, Superintendent Teen Task Force, a Madison County Youth Leadership Alum, Youth Ambassador, Pep Club Leader, Gear-Up Leadership Team, and an Editor-in-Chief of his school's newspaper. After high school he plans to attend the University of Kentucky or Transylvania University and major in Business Administration and open his own Real Estate brokerage. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his friends and family and shop.
My name is Avery Wade! I am a senior at Trigg County High School. I am the Vice President of Communications for the 24'-25' school year! Aswell as a Vice President for Region 1 DECA. I am also active in my schools BETA club and FCA club. In my free time I love to hang out with my friends and family! I am very excited to serve you all!
Meet Livia Keith, who is thrilled about the exciting year ahead! Livia will be serving as the 2024-2025 VP of Competition, an honor she deeply values. She attends Pulaski County High School, where she also serves as the DECA Executive VP. A rising senior, Livia has been an active DECA member since her freshman year and has enjoyed every moment of it! Outside of DECA, Livia contributes significantly to her school community as the President of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mast Crew Leader, VP of the Student Executive Council, and Environmental Club member. She is also the founder of Under His Stars Ministries. Livia finds joy in serving at her local church and working with children at her job. She loves spending quality time with friends and family, meeting new people, enjoying music, and being outdoors. Livia hopes to connect with as many of you as possible and wants to thank everyone for making Kentucky DECA so special.
​​Emilie Williams is thrilled to serve DECA as your State VP of Finance this 2024-2025 school year. Previously, Emilie has served her local chapter as VP of Finance and she has been in DECA for 3 years. She is a junior at Graves County Highschool where she is involved in many clubs and sports! Emilie is in Sources of Strength, FCA, Pep Club, and BETA. Emilie is also on the Varsity Cross Country team and the Varsity Track team. Outside of clubs and sports, Emilie is also a leader, one of her favorite things to do is be on and run for her school’s Student Council! When she is not busy Emilie loves hanging out with her family and being active at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Emilie says she is scared for this year but knows it is going to be all sorts of fun!