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Klopfenstein elected Ohio FFA State President

The Ohio FFA has elected a new officer team.

Matthew Klopfenstein of the Wayne Trace FFA will serve the Ohio FFA as State President. A student at Ohio State University, majoring in agricultural engineering, Klopfenstein says the journey for him began when he joined the FFA.

“You know, your freshman year you walk in, nervous and sort of shy and then just grow and develop with the help of teachers, peers, mentors, everyone that sees what you can become and puts that effort into you even though they may not get anything in return.” Klopfenstein said. “And then this past year serving under a great team with great teammates has just changed my perspective and really made me appreciate my time here in the FFA.”

Audio: Matthew Klopfenstein, Ohio FFA State President, 2015-16

Joining Klopfenstein on the 2015-16 State Officer Team:

Vice President: Mary Buehler, Anna FFA

Secretary: Michaela Kramer, of the Botkins FFA

State Treasurer: Haley Wilson of the Sheridan FFA

Reporter: Aaron Klohn, Clyde FFA

State Sentinel: Robby Thiel of the Ridgedale FFA Chapter.

Regional Vice President at Large: Lesley Shanahan, Mechanicsburg FFA; Ryan Goddard, A.B. Graham Ohio Hi-Point; Alyssa McQuiston, Miami Valley CTC; Sarah Landis, Valley View-MVCTC; and Madison Sheahan, Genoa-Penta FFA.