Meet the 2024-2025 Team

2023 Graduate of Northern Lebanon High School - Lebanon County

Daughter of Cori & Tara Bomgardner

Future Plans - Attend Oklahoma State University to dual major - Large Animal Science and Ag Education

Favorite CDE/LDE - Parliamentary Procedure

Favorite FFA Event - State Legisative Leadership Conference (SLLC)

Fun facts about Chloe - Loves traveling - loves people - Has 8 siblings!

This year I am most looking forward to - I am looking forward to connecting with members across the state through workshops, conferences, and chapter events.

2023 Graduate of Greenwood High School

Son of Jason & Laurie Lesh

Future Plans - Return to Susquehanna University to complete his degree in legal studies. Then head to law school focused on agricultural, environmental and land use law.

Favorite CDE/LDE - Parliamentary Procedure

Favorite FFA Event - State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC)

Fun facts about Nathan - Enjoys hunting, trapping and fishing - He once grew a 40lb watermelon in his garden - Became interested in agriculture after planting a broccoli plant in his parents garden when he was 5/6 years old

This year I am most looking forward to - I hope to help further the FFA Mission within the members by creating opportunities for members to grow their leadership skills, grow as agriculturalists, and further their career preparedness. I want to give back to the organization and the members of the Pennsylvania FFA that have allowed me to grow as a leader, a better community citizen, and a better agriculturalist.

2024 Graduate of Lampeter Strasburg High School - Garden Spot FFA

Daughter of David & Melissa Albright

Future Plans: Attend County College of Morris to get an associates degree in culinary arts then transfer to Penn State to major in Agriculture and Extension Education

Favorite CDE/LDE - Agricultural Sales/Prepared Public Speaking

Favorite FFA Event - National FFA Convention

Fun facts about Sydney - Loves to play tennis, coffee is a must have, loves to line dance

What are you looking forward to the most this year?  Getting to travel around the state and meet all the different members.

2023 Graduate of East Juniata

Daughter of Ryan & Crystal Kerstetter

Future Plans: To continue my education at The Pennsylvania State University majoring in Agriculture and Extension Education

Favorite CDE/LDE - Conservation Speaking

Favorite FFA event - Mid-Winter Convention

Fun facts about Emily - Was a dancer for 15 years, used to race go-carts, favorite activity outside FFA is bowling!

This year I am most looking forward to: I am looking forward to meeting and serving the 16,000 members across the commonwealth!

2024 Graduate of Elizabethtown High School

Son of Matthew and Charlene Espenshade

Future Plans: Attend college to major in Animal Science at Penn State or Virginia Tech

Favorite CDE/LDE - Dairy Cattle Handlers Activities

Favorite FFA Event: Mid-WInter Convention

Fun facts about Evan - I am an 8th generation dairy farmer, I've shown dairy cows since I was eight years old, I used to be in band but dropped it to join FFA

What are you looking forward to the most this year? Getting to represent the Pennsylvania FFA Association and using the opportunities provided to grow as a leader.

2024 Graduate of Red Lion High School

Daughter of Nichole Laird

Future plans - Attend The Pennsylvania State University majoring in agriculture and extension education

Favorite CDE/LDE - Employment Skills

Favorite FFA Event - ACES

Fun facts about Kennady - Loves to line dance, favorite food is Mac & Cheese, loves nature

This year I am most looking forward to - Making strong and fun connections with members

2024 Graduate of Lampeter Strasburg - Garden Spot FFA

Daughter of Duane & Anita Martin

Future plans - I plan to go to college and major in communications. I plan to stay involved with agriculture in some capacity.

Favorite CDE/LDE - Agriculture Sales

Favorite FFA Event - ACES

Fun facts about Jaclyn - I love caring for others. I enjoy spending time outside in nature. My favorite flower is a sunflower.

This year I am most looking forward to - I am looking forward to learning all about members and their stories. I also look forward to learning more about the agriculture industry.