TEXAS DECA STAFF

Texas DECA Headquarters | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 817-900-8037

Josh Shankle

Executive Director
shankle@texasdeca.org
Years in DECA: 19
Years on Staff: 8

RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Professional Development Opportunities
New Chapter Outreach
New Advisor Contact
Oversight, Guidance, and Adherence
Corporate Partnerships
Public Relations
Human Resources

DECA, Inc. Representative
Southern Region Board Representative 2021-2024
DECA, Inc Board of Directors, President 2023-2024

NICOLE WILLIS

Communications Manager
willis@texasdeca.org
Years in DECA: 13
Years on Staff: 4

RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media Platforms
Website Management
Database Management
Monthly Newsletters
Judges/Volunteers
Alumni Development and Engagement
College Partnerships
Conference Programs
Marketing Collateral
Conference Exhibitors

Texas Collegiate DECA State Advisor
DECA, Inc. Representative

SHAWN BARRY

Office Coordinator
contact@texasdeca.org
Years in DECA: 6
Years on Staff: 4

RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisor HUB
Scholarship Applications
Material Requests
Senior Recognitions
Parent Passes

vanessa dry

State Officer Coordinator
dry.texasdeca@gmail.com
Years in DECA: 23
Years on Staff: 7

RESPONSIBILITIES
State Officers
Program of Leadership
Workshop Development
Officer Candidates