National Officers
Collegiate DECA's National Officer Team consists of one President and four Vice Presidents. A new team of officers is elected every year at the International Career Development Conference by voting delegates from around the globe. The National Officer team assists corporate DECA with membership development and services, web site development, conference promotion, member and chapter encouragement, and service of the members and advisors.
Dr. Ed Davis has ruled as Executive Director since 1992. Today, DECA's programs are growing and expanding their involvement in competitive events, community activities, professional development, and leadership opportunities. DECA's scholarship program, founded in 1962, has grown from the $4,750 awarded that first year, to well over $250,000 that are available today. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the national charity that DECA members work closely with to help find a cure for neuromuscular diseases. DECA can be found in every state of the United States, in four U.S. territories, in Canada, and in Europe. Chapters exist in high schools, career centers, community colleges, technical colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and private and parochial schools. More than 5,000 chapters involve over 185,000 members in the many varied activities sponsored by DECA.
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