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Meet and learn more about this year's state officer team. Collegiate State Officer Team Elected by their peers at the State Leadership Conference, FBLA State Officers represent Iowa’s collegiate membership. The FBLA state officer team develops a program of work to guide the work of the team and local chapters. Throughout the year, FBLA state officers are available to attend your chapter meetings, events, or work with your chapter officers directly. They are here to support you! Meet Your 2024-25 State Team Coming from different colleges across the State of Iowa, the collegiate officer team is made up of excited, motivated, and hardworking members ready to grow and develop Iowa FBLA's collegiate division. 01 Program of Work 02 Collegiate Program Calendar 03 Request a Visit 03 Contact a State Officer Five State Officers make up the Iowa FBLA Collegiate State Officer Team: State President Executive Vice President Vice President of Communication Vice President of Membership Vice President of Financial Development Jonathan Nevenhoven Collegiate State President Iowa State University Read Bio LinkedIn Emma LaFleur Vice President of Membership Iowa State University Read Bio LinkedIn Paige Mentzer Executive Vice President Des Moines Area Community College Read Bio LinkedIn Abbi Holloway Vice President of Financial Development University of Northern Iowa Read Bio LinkedIn Samuel Patterson Vice President of Communication Kirkwood Community College Read Bio LinkedIn Interested in Running for Collegiate State Office? Learn More! Applications are due January 30, 2025.

Iowa FBLA is the premier business organization preparing students to become leaders in business and careers. A career and technical student organization for students around the state of Iowa. High School Explore Collegiate Explore Our Mission FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. Learn More Get Involved with Iowa FBLA Together, we can impact student leaders to prepare them for their futures after high school and college. Join Become part of a community of members who aspire to be future leaders and whose lives are changed by the incredible FBLA experience. Become a Member Volunteer Give your time and advice to members by serving as a judge for competitive events in a wide variety of areas. Volunteer Partner Help set a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. Partner Learn Stay up to date with the latest news from Iowa FBLA through our pressroom and social media. Press Room 2.3K+ Iowa FBLA has over 2,300 student members, 195+ teacher advisers, and alumni in middle and high schools and colleges throughout Iowa. Join Iowa FBLA 125K+ Over $125,000 has been raised to support members, chapters, service projects, and conferences in the past five years. Funds help support education initiatives and the FBLA community. Support Iowa FBLA 190+ Iowa FBLA has over 190+ school chapters in the state between middle, high school, and collegiate schools preparing students for future careers and helping them learn professional skills. Start a Chapter

Run for State Office As a FBLA collegiate state officer, you'll guide fellow students on a journey of professional development. Through mentorship, events, and resources, you'll empower them with skills, connections, and insights, ensuring a seamless transition from college to successful careers. Apply For 2025-2026 State Office Collegiate State Officer applications are now closed. Who is an Officer? Being an Iowa FBLA Officer is a privilege afforded for only those members deserving of the experience. Being an Officer is not about being seen in the public eye or about gaining extra recognition but instead about serving the 2,200+ members of our organization. Being an Officer requires a great deal of work, effort, and sacrifices. In return, officers will be greatly rewarded by discovering an experience unmatched by any other. Officers also have the privilege of receiving many opportunities, training, and experiences that will last a lifetime. Position Responsibilities President Executive Vice President VP of Communication VP of Membership VP of Financial Development Presides at officer meetings and official business meetings Appoints appropriately needed committees and committee chairpersons Maintains close communication with the state adviser and other division presidents Ensures that the tasks required to accomplish the program of work are being performed in a timely manner by the officer team Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Serves a one-year term on the Iowa FBLA Board as a non-voting ex-officio member Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant Promotes the national membership programs to chapters Assists the President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Records the minutes of the officer meetings and official business meetings Keeps an accurate record of business brought before the voting delegates at the State Leadership Conference Assists the Vice President with the creation of communication materials Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA Serves as editor of all state publications that will keep all chapters informed of all local chapter activities Posts news articles submitted by local chapters to the association website Captures conference memories through video and pictures Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA Updates membership on state officer expenditures at each conference Assists state president with organizing state scholarship canvassing Works with businesses and the state staff to promote and foster sponsorship and scholarships Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA 2025 Important Dates Jan 30 Collegiate State Officer Application Deadline 5:00 PM Feb 13 Campaign Materials Deadline 5:00 PM Feb 20 Officer Candidate Screenings Feb 27 - Mar 1 Collegiate State Leadership Conference (SLC) Feb 27 Collegiate Officer Candidate Briefing Feb 27 Collegiate Campaign Rally Feb 28 Collegiate Candidate Booths Open Mar 8 Elected Officer Orientation Candidate Documents State Officer Handbook 2025-2026 [pdf] Campaign Budget Template Campaign Budget Example [pdf] Questions? View all Iowa FBLA Staff Contact FBLA Staff for more information. Madison Kraemer State Officer Coach Contact

Iowa FBLA is thrilled to announce that the 2024-25 Welcome Kits have been mailed to all active chapters! These kits are packed with essential resources to help you kick off the school year with energy and focus. For those who prefer a digital option or need quick access, the complete set of materials is also available for download. Here’s what’s included in the physical kits and digital files: Welcome to School Letter 2024-25 Calendar of Events 2024-25 State Membership Goal Flyer 2024-25 FBLAOPOLY Guidelines, Instructions, and Activities List Program Affiliation Agreement and Details State Fall Conference Save the Date Flyer State Leadership Conference Save the Date Flyer Career-Specific Event – Adventureland Flyer Financial Aid Opportunities Handout FBLA Quick Start Reference Poster FBLAOPOLY Classroom Poster Whether you’re planning your chapter’s first meeting, diving into this year’s FBLAOPOLY activities, or preparing for exciting events like the State Leadership Conference, these resources are designed to make the year productive and fun. If you have any questions or need additional materials, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Iowa FBLA team. Here’s to a successful 2024-25 school year filled with growth, leadership, and achievement! Dare to Dream. Dare to Lead.