State Officers
State Officers
Each year the North Carolina FFA Association selects six student members to represent the association as a State FFA Officer. Throughout the year, this group has a variety of responsibilities. They are elected officials expected to represent the student membership during the board of director meetings. They are teachers of leadership and teamwork to regional FFA officers and chapter members. They are motivational speakers who will inspire members and non-members to heights they did not think they could achieve. They are communicators and public relations specialists on behalf of the North Carolina FFA Association building positive relationships across the state and across our nation. They are teammates to the other five state FFA officers and to the staff of the North Carolina FFA Association. They are learners, eager to absorb and grow to the fullest extent possible to fulfill their responsibilities.
Jarrett Allen
State President
Email: ncffapresident@gmail.com
Hometown: Benson, North Carolina
Chapter: South Johnston
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Nursery Operations
Previous FFA Officer Positions:
2024 - 2025
South Johnston FFA Chapter Chaplain
2025 - 2026
South Johnston FFA Chapter President
East Central Regional President
College: North Carolina State University
Year: Freshman
Major: Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology
Career Goal: Agricultural Engineer
Laiken Wilcox
State Vice President
Email: ncffasecretary@gmail.com
Hometown: Lumberton, North Carolina
Chapter: Lumberton
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Education, and Goat Production
Previous FFA Officer Positions:
2023 - 2024
Lumberton FFA Chapter Reporter
2024 - 2025
Lumberton FFA Chapter Vice President
South Central Regional Treasurer
2025 - 2026
Lumberton FFA Chapter President
South Central Regional President
College: North Carolina State University
Year: Freshman
Major: Agricultural Education
Career Goals: High School and Collegiate Agriculture Teacher
Kevon Garrett
State Vice President
Email: ncffareporter@gmail.com
Hometown: Grifton, North Carolina
Chapter: North Lenoir
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Veterinary Science
Previous FFA Officer Positions:
2023 - 2024
North Lenoir FFA Chapter Treasurer
Neuse Federation Vice-President
2024 - 2025
North Lenoir FFA Chapter Vice-President
Neuse Federation Vice-President
College: University of Mount Olive
Year: Sophomore
Major: Agricultural Education
Career Goal: High School Agriculture Teacher
Mia Calton
State Vice President
Email: ncffavicepresident@gmail.com
Hometown: Benson, North Carolina
Chapter: West Johnston
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Wildlife Management and Poultry Management
Previous FFA Officer Positions:
2023 - 2024
West Johnston FFA Chapter Secretary
2024 - 2025
West Johnston FFA Chapter President
Johnston Federation Vice President
2025 - 2026
West Johnston FFA Chapter President
Johnston Federation President
East Central Region Reporter
College: North Carolina State University
Year: Freshman
Major: Agricultural Education
Career Goal: High School Agriculture Teacher
Toby Bell
State Vice President
Email: ncffatreasurer@gmail.com
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
Chapter: Millbrook
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Landscape Management
Previous FFA Officer Positions:
2025-2026
Millbrook FFA Chapter Sentinel
College: North Carolina State University
Year: Freshman
Major: Animal Science with a concentration in Pre-Vet
Career Goal: Large Animal Veterinarian
Jillian Szemereta
State Vice President
Email: ncffasentinel@gmail.com
Hometown: Apex, North Carolina
Chapter: Apex Friendship
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Poultry Production
Previous FFA Officer Positions:
2023 - 2024
Apex Friendship FFA Chapter Vice President
2024 - 2025
Apex Friendship FFA Chapter President
East Central Region President
College: North Carolina State University
Year: Sophomore
Major: Animal Science with a minor in Poultry Science
Career Goal: Large Animal Veterinarian