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Texas DECA is hiring an Outreach Coordinator. View the position description, application timeline, and more here.

Texas DECA announces promotion of Nicole Willis to Assistant Director! Read the full announcement here!

Josh Shankle

Executive Director

Years in DECA: 21
Years on Staff: 10

    • Conference Planning and Execution

    • Membership Development

    • Competitive Events

    • State CDC Testing

    • Texas DECA Days

    • Online Practice Testing

    • Financial Operations

    • Conference Site Selection

    • Contract Negotiations

    • Student Leadership Programs

    • Online Registration and Housing

    • Purchasing

    • New Chapter Outreach

    • Oversight, Guidance, and Adherence

    • Corporate Partnerships

    • Public Relations

    • Human Resources

    • DECA, Inc. Representative

Nicole Willis

Assistant Director

Years in DECA: 15
Years on Staff: 6

    • Social Media Platforms

    • Website Management

    • Database Management

    • Newsletters

    • Texas DECA Campaigns & Initatives

    • State Officer Management

    • Conference Programs

    • Marketing Collateral

    • Conference Exhibitors

    • Texas Collegiate DECA State Advisor

    • DECA, Inc. Representative

Traci Buckner

New Advisor Support Coordinator

Years in DECA: 17
Years on Staff: 2

    • Advisor Resource Center

    • New Advisor Contact & Support

    • Professional Development Opportunities

Shawn Barry

Office Coordinator

Years in DECA: 8
Years on Staff: 6

    • Scholarship Applications

    • Material Requests

    • Senior Recognitions

    • Parent Passes

    • Accounts Receivable

    • Credit Card Payments

    • Hotel Occupancy Tax Forms

    • Membership System

Vanessa Dry

State Officer Coordinator

Years in DECA: 25
Years on Staff: 9

    • State Officer Development

    • Program of Leadership

    • Workshop Development

    • Officer Candidates