IATA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall be composed of the regularly elected officers, appointed officers, Past-President, and the 10 District Directors.
IATA Officers
President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Secretary-Elect are elected to office at each summer in-service/conference where IATA business is conducted. Nominations are opened at SLC and accepted through summer in-service/conference until the last IATA meeting where voting takes place. IATA officers serve one year in each elected position.
Executive Treasurer, Legislative Liaison, CTEI Representative, CTEI Representative, Website Administrator, Professional Development Coordinator, and Mentorship Coordinator are all appointed positions. Time in office depends on the position.
Officer Duties: President, President-Elect, Secretary, Secretary-Elect, Mentor Program Coordinator, Website Administrator, Professional Development Coordinator, CTEI Representative
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): An agreement to give your administration so they understand the days required for office. Would be filled out prior to running for office. This form is not required to run for office.
2018-2019 IATA Officers
Executive Committee
President: Nicole Lebsack, Jerome
President-Elect: Brian Wolf, Filer
Secretary: Tyler Johnson, Murtaugh
Secretary-Elect: Michelle Aoi, Wendell
Executive Treasurer: Alan Heikkila, Meridian
Past President: Sue Poland, Retired
Additional Officer Positions
CTEI Representative: Travis Edwards, Kuna
Website Administrator: Nicole Lebsack, Jerome
Professional Development Coordinator: Casey Sanders, Burley
Mentorship Program Coordinator: Josette Nebeker, Highland-Craigmont
Legislative Liaison: Shawn Dygert, Kuna
Assistant Positions
Legislative Liaison In-Training: Katie Mosman, Grangeville
North Idaho Legislative Liaison Representative: Kyle Stapleton, Nezperce
Eastern Idaho Legislative Liaison Representative: Marc Beitia, American Falls
District Directors
Directors from each of the nine FFA Districts in Idaho work with the IATA officers as the executive board for the associations. District Directors are elected on three year renewable terms by the teachers in each district.
North Idaho
Kyle Stapleton, Nezperce
2009-2021, 4 Terms
North Magic Valley
Brandee Lewis, Shoshone
2016-2019, 1 Term
North Upper Snake River
Tom Jacobson, North Fremont
2016-2019, 1 Term
Treasure Valley
Ray Shirts, Vallivue
2018-2020, 1 Term
Boise Valley
Joe Blackstock
2018-2021, 1 Term
Western Idaho
Amy Nichols, Cambridge
2010-2020, 3 Terms
South Magic Valley
Dan Billington, Castleford
2015-2021, 2 Terms
East Magic Valley
Marc Beitia, American Falls
2008-2020, 4 Terms
South Upper Snake River
Cody Park, Aberdeen
2011-2020, 4 Terms
Southeastern Idaho
Kevin Wells, Bear Lake
2018-2021, 1 Term
District Advisor
Advisors are selected by their districts, selection process may vary depending on district. They usually serve a one year term.
North Idaho
Julie Smith, Bonners Ferry
North Magic Valley
Michelle Aoi, Wendell
North Upper Snake River
Shane Wetzel, Madison
Treasure Valley
Carly Gerwig, Vallivue
Boise Valley
Tami Frank, Nampa
East Magic Valley
Jaysa Fillmore, Cassia
South Upper Snake River
Cameron Flaming, Blackfoot
Southeastern Idaho
Randall Apgood, North Gem
Western Idaho
Ron Corbett, Council
South Magic Valley
Joseph Maxwell, Kimberly