CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Executive Board Member: Terry Hemann, Superintendent Spencer Community Schools
SE: Robin Crow/ Darrin Crow, Cedar Valley Christian, 2026
NE: Emileigh Eilderts/ Wendy Buseman, Hampton-Dumont CAL, 2027
NW: Lindey Krug, Fort Dodge, 2028
SW: Marissa Kuiken, Waukeen Northwest 2029
DEBATE COMMITTEE
Executive Board Member: Tim Cronin, Superintendent Decorah Community Schools
Lydia Cowins, 2027, Des Moines Christian
Jeremy Fitzpatrick, 2028, Johnston
Sam Juhl, 2029, Des Moines East
Todd Crites, 2030, Grinnell-Newburg
Special Assistant to the Executive Director: Spencer Waugh, Simpson College
JUDGE CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Executive Board Member: Carrie Tinkham, Coach at Large, Cedar Rapids Washington
SE: Vince Hrasky, Tri-County, 2027
NW: Shawn Starr, Woodbury Central, 2028
NE: Lisa Phyfe, Waverly-Shell Rock, 2029
SW: Kelsey Dinkla, ACGC, 2030
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS ALL STATE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Executive Board Member: Kevin Seney, Superintendent East Marshall Community Schools
NW: Jacob Gute, Kuemper Catholic, 2027
SW: Kate Engelkes/ Chuck Ripley, Ames 2028
SE: Jackye Bowlin, Mt. Pleasant, 2029
NE: Kimberly Cavalier, Janesville, 2030
Special Assistant to the Executive Director: Jodi Grant, Northwestern College
LARGE GROUP ALL STATE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Executive Board Member: Bill Messerole, Principal, Creston High School
SW: Jacki Pleggenkuhle, Waukee, 2027
NE: Emily Eisenman, Waterloo West, 2028
NW: Alex Halverson, Spencer, 2029
SE: Laura Travagiakis/ Scott Davidson, Cedar Rapids Xavier, 2030
Special Assistant to the Executive Director: Elizabeth Hansen, Hall of Fame
DISTRICT OFFICERS Northeast
President: Kyle Weber, Waterloo Columbus
Vice President: Amanda Knox, Starmont
Secretary: Josh Sparrgrove, Forest City
DISTRICT OFFICERS Northwest
President: Alyssa Rusk, Sioux Central
Vice President: Cynthia Koster, Denison-Schleswig
Secretary: Christina Moyer, Sheldon
DISTRICT OFFICERS Southeast
President: Brianne Magill, Central DeWitt
Vice President: Ellen Johanns, Lisbon
Secretary: Stacie Kintigh, North Scott
DISTRICT OFFICERS Southwest
President: Jon Russell, Ankeny Centennial
Vice President: Lauren Ernst, Nodaway Valley
Secretary: Jacque Seidl, Adel DeSoto Minburn
