Information – Wyoming DECA

Our History

With nearly a 75-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest technology and apply cutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained consistent and is captured in our mission.

Our Members

DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 220,000 members in 3,775 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 5,000 members in 300 colleges and universities

Wyoming DECA was established in 1949. We have 12 chapters and approximately 300 members. Wyoming also has a collegiate division at the University of Wyoming.

Our Conferences

Our organization has the opportunity to attend numerous conferences throughout the year. These conferences are for leadership, training, industry supported competitions, networking and more. They are held in places around the United States to give students an opportunity to see what other states and chapters have to offer.

Competitive Events

DECA’s Competitive Events Program includes more than 30 occupational areas. Students win recognition, trophies, and scholarships while competing at the local, state and international levels. DECA gives students the challenge of bettering themselves and testing their skills.

DECA provides competitive events that:

Are appropriate for each instructional level in each of the four career clusters
Utilize a variety of methods and models to measure knowledge and skills
May be used to assess and improve classroom instruction
May be used to document learning
May be used to document learning for the purpose of advanced placement or other forms of articulation agreements with colleges

Board of Directors

President: Susan Evans
President-Elect: Manuel Flores
Past-President: Ann Muirhead
Secretary/Treasurer: Susan Evans
University of Wyoming DECA Liaison Brenden Schatz
Wyoming DECA President: Grace Zhou
Wyoming DECA Secretary: Charlie Thomas
Chartered Association State Advisor: Cheryl Cranford
Business/Industry Representatives: Dan Hedrick, Mary Hopper, Don Keyser, Stephanie Meisner, Suzan Newberry

State Chapters

Green River High School

Melissa Atkinson 1615 Hitching Post Green River, WY 82935 307-872-8340

Jackson Hole High School

Pamela Davidson Jackson Hole High School 1910 High School Dr. Jackson, WY 83001

Campbell County High School, Gillette

Each year the Campbell County High School (CCHS) DECA students have competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference and have won numerous top ten awards. Business/Marketing related classes taught at CCHS are Introduction to Business, Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Accounting I & II, and Money 101(Personal Finance). At the beginning…

Central High School, Cheyenne

Central High DECA has been around as long as DECA has been in Wyoming. The school store for Central DECA is called “Central Station” and if you visit you’ll find a huge variety of merchandise including food, spirit items and clothing. Members of Central DECA also sell merchandise at school…

Natrona County High School, Casper

Natrona High School DECA has been active since 2000. Some of the activities that Natrona DECA members are involved in include fundraising, community service, recruiting and business partnerships and sponsorships. Ways in which Natrona DECA is involved in the community include working with Make a Wish Foundation, Self Help Center,…

Cheyenne East High School, Cheyenne

East High DECA is known for its emphasis on developing leadership, marketing knowledge and presentation skills necessary in preparation for competition and real-world opportunities. Each year the chapter attends the Marketing & Entrepreneurship Conference, State Career Development Conference, and the International Career Development Conference. The goal of the chapter is…

Evanston High School, Evanston

Evanston’s DECA Chapter has been active for 50 years and participates in many of our highschool’s community events. We enjoy supporting all of the other groups in our school including football, basketball, student council, etc. We actively volunteer and engage in community events such as trunk or treat and holiday…

South High School, Cheyenne

South High DECA has been active since 2012-13 when the school had its first graduating class. It has grown steadily since the schools inception. Our goal is to develop leadership skills and expose our students to new experiences through community service, various projects, presentation skills, and travel. Our chapter also…

Kelly Walsh High School, Casper

Kelly Walsh High School DECA brings over 50 years of tradition to Wyoming State DECA. Chapter advisors, Jill Thompson and Bryce Flammang, have been DECA advisors for 16 and 9 years. Each year Kelly Walsh DECA works with local businesses and community groups to assist and learn. Just a few…

Thunder Basin High School, Gillette

Chapter advisor Liam Maroney View Website

Laramie High School, Laramie

The Laramie DECA Chapter is a powerhouse of service and success, embodying the true spirit of community engagement and leadership. With a dedicated focus on making a positive impact, our chapter has orchestrated an impressive array of initiatives that have left an indelible mark on the Laramie community. By collaborating…

Triumph High School, Cheyenne

Chapter advisor is Leigh Ann Ojeda View Website

Our State Officers

Grace Zhou

State President

Steven Bowen

Vice President of Hospitality

Jose Galicia-Beltran

Vice President of Marketing

Joci Davis

Vice President of Community Service

Charlie Thomas

Vice President of Leadership

DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 225,000 members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.