Board of Directors
The Business Professionals of America, Ohio Association, 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 dedicated to the mission and vision of the organization.
Meeting regularly throughout the year, the Board of Directors manages all affairs of Business Professionals of America, Ohio Association, establishes and monitors the annual budget, oversees the organization's assets and ensures sound management of the association. The Board includes voting members and two ex-officio (non-voting) members. Board members are elected in May and traditionally serve three-year terms.
Board Members
Bruce Barnes, Business Representative
Kim Bartley, Business Representative
Aubree Lucas, Business Representative
Jason Melton, Business Representative
Gina Derickson, Business Representative
Jason Dominguez, Business Representative
TBD, Business Representative
TBD, Professional Association Representative
Mary Trudgeon, Educator, District 1
Michael Pozega, Educator, District 2
Julie Keener, Educator, District 3
Josh Gallagan, Educator, District 4
Christy Yokajty, Educator, District 5
Kyle Tudor, Educator, District 6
Ken Merchant, Middle Level Representative
Dawn Thompson, Post-Secondary Partner
Ex-Officio:
Emma Waymire, Board President
Tina Krosse, State Advisor; Secretary/Treasurer
State Officer Team
