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.
2023-2024 IATA Officers
Executive Committee
President: Shane Wetzel, Homedale
President-Elect: Heather Hendren, North Gem
Secretary: Amanda Evans, Hansen
Secretary-Elect: Rachel Rheuby, Homedale
Executive Treasurer: Alan Heikkila, Meridian
Legislative Liaison: Shawn Dygert, Kuna
Past President: Samuel Hoffman, Troy
Additional Officer Positions
CTEI Representative: Michelle Young, Meridian
Website Administrator: Nicole Lebsack, Jerome
Professional Development Coordinator: Cami Schumann, Raft River
Mentorship Program Coordinator: Michelle Aoi, Jerome
Foundation Board Representative: Marc Beitia, American Falls and Pat Dixon, Madison
Assistant Positions
Treasurer-Elect: Travis Edwards, Kuna
District Directors
Directors from each of the ten 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
Josette Nebeker, Highland-Craigmont
2021-2024, 1 Term
North Magic Valley
Daniel Knapp, Hagerman
2023-2026, 1 Term
North Upper Snake River
Casey Sanders, Rigby
2022-2025, 1 Term
Treasure Valley
Nick Davis, Middleton
2023-2026, 1 Term
Boise Valley
Janna Volkers, Nampa
2021-2024, 1 Term
Western Idaho
Mike Tesnohlidek, Fruitland
2023-2026, 2 Term
South Magic Valley
Dan Billington, Castleford
2015-2025, 3 Terms
East Magic Valley
Bret Kindall, American Falls
2023-2026, 1 Term
South Upper Snake River
Cody Park, Aberdeen
2011-2025, 5 Terms
Southeastern Idaho
Larin Crossley, Preston
2021-2024, 1 Term
District Advisor
Advisors are selected by their districts, selection process may vary depending on district. They usually serve a one year term. For district selection processes click here.
North Idaho
Jacqui Duran, Timberlake
North Magic Valley
Rick Hance, Glenns Ferry
North Upper Snake River
Cassidy Dutton, Teton
Treasure Valley
Hannah Mamer, Marsing
Boise Valley
Kelsey Williams, Meridian
East Magic Valley
Jessica Marchant, Declo
South Upper Snake River
Chaney Upton, Aberdeen
Southeastern Idaho
Kevin Wells, Bear Lake
Western Idaho
Amy Nichols, Cambridge
South Magic Valley
Brian Wolf, Filer