Fargo, ND (AgNews890.com) – More than 70,000 FFA members gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana last week for for 97th Annual FFA National Convention and Expo.  All 50 states and 2 territories were represented at this years event.  Of the many activities during the week, a new national board was selected. There were 37 members running for positions this year.  No one from North Dakota ran for the national board this year.

Here is the list of the new officers:

Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois was elected National President. He is a former member of the Franklin FFA Chapter.

Luke Jennings of Ohio was elected National Secretary. He is a former member of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter.

Caroline Groth of Kentucky was elected Eastern Region Vice President. She is a former member of the Locust Trace FFA Chapter.

Abigale Jacobsen of California was elected Western Region Vice President. She is a former member of the Elk Grove FFA Chapter.

Jack Lingenfelter of Georgia was elected Southern Region Vice President. He is a former member of the Coffee High FFA Chapter.

Mary Schrieber of Wisconsin was elected Central Region Vice President. She is a former member of the East Troy FFA Chapter.