Ohio BPA State Officer Team

2025-2026 State Officer Team

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Kara K
Brandon V
Salina K
Kara Kingler, President

Riverside HS/Ohio Hi-Point Career Center

Elliot A
Elliot Ampomah, Treasurer

Fairfield HS/Butler Tech

Brandon Valenzuela, Vice President

Fairfield HS/Butler Tech

Rachel G
Rachel Grooms, Historian

Fairfield HS/Butler Tech

Salina Kharel, Secretary

Fairfield HS/Butler Tech

Elizabeth B
Elizabeth Bargdill, Parliamentarian

Fairfield HS/Butler Tech

Takiyah Durham, Learning Development Coordinator

A BIG Shout out goes out to the 2024-2025 State Officer Team for all of their hard work in planning of the 2025 SLC! Thank you Carter Kreglow, Selfline Mbedi, Isabella Cavallini,  Salina Kharel, and Seth Perry. 

What It Means to Be a State Officer for Ohio BPA

Serving as a State Officer for Ohio BPA is more than holding a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact across our state. As a representative of Ohio’s BPA membership, you will play a key role in guiding the direction of the organization, helping lead statewide events, connecting with members, and representing thousands of motivated Ohio students.

This leadership role requires students who are committed, responsible, and ready to think beyond themselves. Ohio BPA State Officers are strong communicators, organized planners, and positive role models who are passionate about service and leadership. Officers learn how to work as a team, manage multiple responsibilities, and make decisions that influence members across the state—all while staying focused on their education.

And the benefits? They extend far beyond your term. State Officers gain real-world leadership experience, build lifelong friendships, and receive specialized training that prepares them for future academic and career success. The memories you make and the skills you develop will stay with you long after your year of service ends.

If you’re driven, ready to take on new challenges, and excited to help shape the future of Ohio BPA, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and Amplify Your Impact!

Officer Application Process

Ohio BPA consists of six (6) state officer positions at the Secondary Level. The Post-Secondary Level state officer team consists of four (4) positions.

  • Screening Day Information
    • Date
      • Friday, December 12, 2025
    •  Time
      • 9:00am-1:00pm
        • Check-in begins at 8:30am
        • Lunch will be provided from 12:00-12:30pm
        • The State and National candidates selected to move onto the next step will be announced after lunch.
    • Location
      • Nationwide Insurance
      • 1000 Yard Street
      • Grandview Heights, Ohio 43212
        • Parking Garage next door - Free parking
        • Coffee shop located inside

Application Steps

Step 1:

- Get approval from your local chapter advisor and local administrator
- Advisor verifies, w/ CEAC Rep, no more than 10 candidates apply from your region

Step 2:

- Read the State Officer Handbook
- Review the "Important Dates" and ensure you can commit to all meeting/events

Step 3:

- Complete the online Ohio BPA Application

  • Ohio BPA State Officer Handbook
  • Application Link
    • 2026-2027 Ohio BPA Officer Application
      • Application Deadline: November 26
      • Level 1 Certification Deadline: Upload w/ application or bring a copy of certificate to Screening Day, 12/12
        • NOTE: If videos are not watched in full (for example lesson 1 video is 5:30), even though you may finish the quiz and upload the assignment along with it being approved, the lesson will not be able to be mark as completed due to the video not being watched in full.
  • Voting at SLC
    • Each chapter selects up to 5 delegates to represent their chapter
      • 5 Name Tag Ribbons will be placed in registration packets for all chapters
    • All members/delegates meet and greet candidates at their campaign tables
    • All members listen to Candidate Speeches
    • Delegates will discuss voting choices with their chapters after speeches
National Executive Council Application Process

Interested in being a part of the National Executive Council Team? Ohio BPA can select up to two (2) candidates for the Secondary Division and for the Post-Secondary Division to screen and apply. These members would represent the Ohio Association. 

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