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TEXAS DECA STAFF

TEXAS DECA STAFF

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Josh Shankle

Executive Director

Years in DECA: 21
Years on Staff: 10

    • Conference Planning and Execution

    • Membership Development

    • Competitive Events

    • State CDC Testing

    • Texas DECA Days

    • Online Practice Testing

    • Financial Operations

    • Conference Site Selection

    • Contract Negotiations

    • Student Leadership Programs

    • Online Registration and Housing

    • Purchasing

    • New Chapter Outreach

    • Oversight, Guidance, and Adherence

    • Corporate Partnerships

    • Public Relations

    • Human Resources

    • DECA, Inc. Representative

Nicole Willis

Communications Manager

Years in DECA: 15
Years on Staff: 6

    • Social Media Platforms

    • Website Management

    • Database Management

    • Newsletters

    • Judges/Volunteers

    • Alumni Development and Engagement

    • College Partnerships

    • Conference Programs

    • Marketing Collateral

    • Conference Exhibitors

    • Texas Collegiate DECA State Advisor

    • DECA, Inc. Representative

Traci Buckner

New Advisor Support Coordinator

Years in DECA: 17
Years on Staff: 2

    • Advisor Resource Center

    • New Advisor Contact & Support

    • Professional Development Opportunities

Shawn Barry

Office Coordinator

Years in DECA: 8
Years on Staff: 6

    • Scholarship Applications

    • Material Requests

    • Senior Recognitions

    • Parent Passes

Vanessa Dry

State Officer Coordinator

Years in DECA: 25
Years on Staff: 9

    • State Officers

    • Program of Leadership

    • Workshop Development

    • Officer Candidates