Learn a little more about the 2011-2012 state officers and see them in action throughout their term in the photo gallery below.
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Name: Nick Partie
Title: State President
Chapter/Currently Attending: Mt. Pleasant Area Technical Center
Interests: Aside from BPA, I enjoy football, golf, reading, running, working, and spending time with my family and friends
Career Plans: Business/Public Accounting
How many years in BPA: 4
How has BPA helped you: BPA has provided me with the professionalism and confidence that is essential for my future in business. Aside from the skills I have acquired, the memories I have and connections I have made will follow me forever.
Most Memorable Moment in BPA: I find it very difficult to select one moment in BPA that was the most memorable. However, many conferences, sessions, and friendships have contributed to my ongoing list of unforgettable moments.
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Name: Hannah Poulson
Title: Executive Vice-President
Chapter: DeWitt High School
Currently Attending: University of Michigan
Interests: Swimming, Reading, Water Polo, and spending time with friends and family
College Major: Political Science (I'm unsure of my career plans at this moment)
How many years in BPA: 4
How has BPA helped you: It has provided lifelong friendships with people who have similar interests and prepared me for the workforce through business competitions.
Most Memorable Moment in BPA: Going to find matching shirts with my Economic Research Team and ending up lost on the exact opposite side of town, spending hours searching for a shirt, and eating a delicious meal at Fazolis.
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Name: AJ Morley
Title: State Parliamentarian
Chapter/Currently Attending: Byron HS
Interests: Sports (specifically baseball and football) and parliamentary procedure
Career Plans: Sports Management
Years in BPA: 2
How BPA has helped me: It has made me a better leader and has helped me become more comfortable meeting new people.
Most Memorable Moment in BPA: Placing 3rd at the National Leadership Conference in the Parliamentary Procedure Concepts Contest.
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Name: Rebecca (Becca) McBryde
Title: State Historian
Chapter/Currently Attending: Mt. Pleasant Area Technical Center
Interests: Running cross country and track, reading, traveling, cooking/baking, and spending time with family and friends
Career Plans: Something business related of course!
How many years in BPA: 2
How has BPA helped you: BPA has helped me overcome my fear of public speaking and become better at writing papers, leadership and teamwork.
Most Memorable Moment in BPA: Celebrating with my team after we nailed our presentation!
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Name: Ross C. Moore
Title: Vice-President of Membership
Chapter: Capac High School
Currently Attending: Central Michigan University
Interests: Football, basketball, baseball, and traveling
Career Plans: Major in Sports Management with Minors in Business and Event Management
How many years in BPA: 3
How has BPA helped you: BPA has taught me many things about myself. Before BPA I was the shy kid who did not want to talk in front of anyone. Today I have the confidence to speak in front of any number of people.
Most Memorable Moment in BPA: Being elected as a state officer was not just a BPA highlight, it was something that I will remember for the rest of my life. Having your name called in front of a crowd of around 2,000 with all eyes on you was one of the coolest experiences.
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