

Governance
The Ohio DECA Board of Directors is the primary governing body for the organization. The make-up of the board consists of a talented group of educators, organization and community leaders and professionals.
Meeting regularly throughout the year, the Board of Directors establishes policies relative to the interpretation and implementation of the constitution and bylaws. The Board of Directors includes voting members and two ex-officio (non-voting) members that include the Board’s President and the Chartered Association Advisor. Directors are elected in May of each year and traditionally serve three-year terms.

Emma Waymire
Board President & Chair

Drew Goldfinger
Board Secretary & Treasurer

Becky Byrd
Region 1 | Perrysburg High

Eric Mathews
Region 2 | Akron North High

Crystal Swick
Region 3 | Fairfield Union High

Chrissy Hood
Region 4 | Lima Senior High

Thomas Russell
Region 5 | Urbana City Schools

Mark Steedly
Region 6 | Sycamore High

Jeremy Nadler
Postsecondary | Bowling Green

Kevin Abt
School Administrator | Great Oaks

Kim Pennycuff
OBMEA

Taylor Armstrong
Industry

Maggie Ellison
Industry | Event Marketing Strat.

Rafiat Eshett
Industry

Marina Freeman
Industry | Greif

Dustin Jolivette
Industry | Marketing Director

Drew Moyer
Industry | IGS

Joe Timm
Industry | True Inspection Serv.
