Nnaoma Oji
State President
nnaoma.oji@mndeca.org

Nnaoma was recently elected President of Minnesota DECA for 2010-2011 and is excited about the opportunity to lead and serve. Nnaoma is currently a senior at Irondale High School where he is very involved. He is a member of DECA, National Honor Society, a peer mentor, captain of the track team, and on the varsity football team. All of these activities have given him valuable insight on what it takes to be a leader and how to communicate with others, stay organized, and give back to his school and community. Outside of DECA, Nnaoma volunteers at his church and works as a youth basketball referee and coach. He also enjoys spending time with friends, staying active, and taking on eating challenges. Next year, Nnaoma plans to go to a four year university and hopes to study medicine and management.

This is Nnaoma’s second year in DECA and he hopes to build on the success that he achieved last year. Last year, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Co-Vice President of Operations in his chapter and competed at Internationals. This year, Nnaoma’s focus shifts toward Minnesota DECA and how he can make sure this year is the best year ever. He hopes to grow member’s business and marketing skills, increase networking within DECA, and connect with local businesses. He is extremely excited for the State Conference and looks forward to networking and seeing the hard work of all of his fellow DECA members. He hopes everyone has a great year!

Zach Clement
State Vice President of
Public Relations
zach.clement@mndeca.org

My name is Zach Clement and I am your 2010-2011 State Officer: Vice President of Public Relations. I am looking forward to connecting with MN DECA more this year and developing goals that will help everyone succeed. A personal goal everyone should have is to "Expand Your Network"!

I am a senior at Mound-Westonka High School and I joined DECA as a freshman. During the past four years, the great leaders of my local and state levels have helped me evolve into a knowledgeable DECA member. I am very fortunate to lead MN DECA this year and wouldn't have been able to if it wasn't for all the support. With three years of chapter officer experience I believe I will bring the experience needed to make this year a great year for MN DECA.

At Mound-Westonka I am involved in numerous activities. This year I was one of our football captains and I plan on doing track and field this spring. Outside of school I enjoy being outdoors. I love being on the lake in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.I currently work at the Wayzata Eatery and enjoy the connections I make between DECA and the real world.I am looking forward to the 2010-2011 conferences and seeing everyone there!

Forest Eidbo
State Vice President of
Chapter Development
forest.eidbo@mndeca.org

Hello! I am Forest Eidbo, the VP of Chapter Development. I was born in Eugene, Oregon and moved to St. Louis Park when I was about four. I attended Park Spanish Immersion for all of my primary schooling. I later moved to Golden Valley and currently attend Robbinsdale Cooper High School as senior in the lovely city of New Hope. At school I enjoy being an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, the president of Cooper's Philosophy Club, and a member of our Cooper Quiz Bowl. I have been a part of DECA for four years now and last year was lucky enough to attend ICDC in Louisville, KY as a Food Marketing Competitor.  Additionally I own and operate my own computer service business fittingly named Nifty Nerds. Finally I know what you're all thinking so I might as well come out and say it... Run Forest Run!

I hope to serve MN DECA well as the part of the State Action Team, If you have any questions don't hesitate to e-mail me at Forest.Eidbo@MNDECA.org

Also If you see me at Districts, State, or ICDC don't forget to hola!

Paige Henke
State Vice President of
Special Projects
paige.henke@mndeca.org

My name is Paige Henke and I am a senior at Rosemount High School. Throughout high school I have participated in a variety of activities and sports. I have been a member of my high school's varsity gymnastics team for 6 years and I am currently a captain of our team. I also participate in track, and specialized as a long and triple jumper. I am a member of our school's speech team along with a DECA member. I am entering my fourth year with Minnesota DECA, and have loved every moment of it. Last year, at ICDC in Louisville, I placed 6th in the Entrepreneurship Participating Independent event. I am so excited for another year of competition and to serve a year on your State Officer Team.

Carly Juve
State Vice President of
Communications
carly.juve@mndeca.org

My name is Carly Juve and I am the Vice President of Communications. I am from Minnetrista and I'm a Senior at Orono High School. I have been involved in DECA for two years now. I placed first at the districts competition in both role play and written project and I competed in the State Conference last year.

Our DECA Chapter does not have positions but I was involved in Red Bull Social representatives that traveled to Orono to discuss a new way of getting districts involved with a social. I am also the Hennepin Senate division research coordinator and a editor for my high school newspaper. 

Mahamed Yusuf
State Vice President of
Business and Industry
mahamed.yusuf@mndeca.org

Hey my name is Mahamed Yusuf, I am a senior at Richfield High School. I have been a DECA member since my sophomore year. I am also Vice-President of Competitive Events and Chapter Development for Richfield DECA.

I am a member of Student Government, and I do Track&Field in the spring. I look forward to the next year as your MN DECA State Vice-President of Business and Industry!