FBLA National Officers 
 
 
 

Joseph Riley
FBLA National President
McMinn Central High School, TN
fblapres@fbla.org

FBLA’s National President is a senior at McMinn Central High School in Tennessee.  Other leadership positions that he has held have included FBLA State President, FBLA State Reporter, and Tennessee State 4-H Governor.

 Some of his awards and honors include, First place for FBLA Public Speaking, State First Place winners in the American Legion Constitutional Oratorical Contest, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, National Society of High School Scholarships, National Achievement Academy Awards, and a National Finalist in the “Igniting Creative Energy Challenge” contest.

 Joseph hopes to pursue a career in constitutional law and the federal judiciary.


Courtney Ferguson
FBLA National Secretary
Lakeland High School, NY
fblasec@fbla.org

Courtney Ferguson is a senior at Lakeland Senior High School, which is located in serene Shrub Oak, New York. She has been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America for the past three years. As a freshman, she joined the organization hoping to meet new people and gain an understanding of American enterprise. Little did she know that the organization would provide much more. This past year she served as New York State Secretary as well as Eastern Region Secretary. In addition to serving as your National Secretary this year she will also be serving as Parliamentarian for New York State. As a part of your National Officer Team she hopes to bring about valuable change to the organization and help its members Get the Edge!


Emily Adams
FBLA National Treasurer
Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, VT
fblatres@fbla.org

Emily Adams, your 2008-2009 FBLA National Treasurer, is a senior at Mount Anthony Union High School, and the Southwest Vermont Career Development Center in Bennington, Vermont. As an active FBLA member Emily has demonstrated leadership by serving as a two time Vermont State Officer, and by serving on the Eastern Region Board. Emily also serves as a youth Ambassador for the Vermont March of Dimes. She believes that FBLA allows student to show their success outside of the classroom, and enjoys meeting members from all across the country. Emily looks forward to a successful year as we Get the Edge!



Eric Li
FBLA National Parliamentarian
Cinco Ranch High School, TX
fblaparl@fbla.org

Eric Li attends Cinco Ranch High School located just outside of Houston. He became truly involved in FBLA after competing and learning from his advisers and fellow students at his first SLC. In the past, he has held the offices of chapter and area parliamentarian, and he is currently the Texas Parliamentarian and executive Vice President of his local chapter. Outside of FBLA, Eric is involved in orchestra, Academic Decathlon, World Scholar’s Cup, and math honor society. In the upcoming year, he hopes to boost middle level membership across the nation and spread knowledge and practice of parliamentary procedure.

Paul Cohen
FBLA Eastern Region Vice President
Vineland Senior High School, NJ
fblaevp@fbla.org

Paul M. Cohen, a senior from Vineland High School in New Jersey, is honored to serve as your Eastern Region Vice President. Paul currently leads New Jersey FBLA as State President, and served last year as State Webmaster, the National President’s Technology Assistant, and the Eastern Region International Relations Director. Joining FBLA in his freshman year, Paul saw FBLA as a way to develop his business skills. Since then, Paul has completed all levels of the Business Achievement Awards. Paul owns Trinston, a twelve-employee Web site design company he established in 2003, and operates Trinston Diversified, an internet investment company responsible for developing additional internet-based endeavors. Seeking to develop FBLA by increasing membership, improving communications, increasing activity, and improving awareness, Paul welcomes your input via phone or email.
 

Justin Schultis
FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President
Fairbury High School, NE
fblampvp@fbla.org

Justin is from Fairbury High School in Nebraska. He is Fairbury chapter’s two-term president and Nebraska FBLA’s two-term state president. Justin is passionate about FBLA. He qualified to attend the State Leadership Conference his freshman year and has since been active at the local, state, and national level. In addition, he is also a grand champion auctioneer. Justin conducts auctions on a regular basis and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for communities, schools, and families in need.


Caleb Harris
FBLA North Central Region Vice President
Jackson High School, MO
fblancvp@fbla.org

Caleb Harris proudly serves as your North Central Region Vice President. He attends Jackson High School in Missouri. Caleb is also the Missouri District 15 President and the Co-President of Jackson High School FBLA. Winning numerous awards at district and state competition, Caleb has competed in three events at National Leadership Conferences. Although Caleb nonchalantly joined FBLA his sophomore year, he quickly gained respect and passion for the incredible organization and the many opportunities it creates for students. A couple of Caleb’s main goals are to help members become more involved at the national level and to increase membership. In addition to FBLA, Caleb is involved in National Honor Society, Hi-Step, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Concert Choir, and Spanish Club.


Melissa Hou
FBLA Southern Region Vice President
duPont Manual High School, KY
fblasvp@fbla.org

Melissa Hou, your Southern Region Vice President, is a senior at duPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Three years ago, she joined FBLA for the competitive events and conferences, but found infinitely more in the organization that has defined her high school career. Melissa is a two-time national competitive event honoree, two-term state officer, and America level recipient. Additionally, she has served as National President's Expansion Chair and Southern Region Parliamentarian. This year, Melissa challenges all members to Get the Edge by demonstrating passionate, active leadership and she also hopes to develop new resources for members across the nation.

Morgan Wilson
FBLA Western Region Vice President
White River High School, WA
fblawvp@fbla.org

Morgan Wilson attends White River High School in Buckley, Washington where she is a junior and a member of the National Honor Society. She first got involved with FBLA at a young age when her mother became an adviser, and has loved it ever since. As a freshman she was the local chapter’s Public Relations officer. During her sophomore year she was Washington’s State Vice President representing the Midwest Region. Also, in the past two years she was voted ‘Most Likely to Run a Fortune 500 Company’ in her high school. Morgan is excited to serve as your Western Region Vice President!