Kansas FBLA Archives
For 75 years, Kansas FBLA has built a legacy of leadership, service, and innovation across the state. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to preserving and sharing the stories, achievements, and moments that have shaped our organization. This history page is a living record, and we recognize that it continues to grow with each passing year. If you have a correction, addition, or piece of history to share, we encourage you to reach out to the State Editor at ksfblaeditor@gmail.com .
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Past National Officers from Kansas
Kansas FBLA has a proud tradition of leadership at the national level, with 32 members serving as National Officers throughout our history. These individuals represent the dedication, talent, and excellence that define Kansas FBLA on a national stage.
2024-25: Mason Lytle, Mt. Plains VP, Wellsville
2022-23: Sophia Weber, Mt. Plains VP, Herington
2021-22: Kaylie Reese, Mt. Plains VP, Wellsville
2017-18: Taylr Bahr, Parliamentarian, Burlington
2015-16: Ashtyn Rottinghaus, Treasurer, Wellsville
2014-15: Sarah Niederee, Mt. Plains VP, Great Bend
2010-11: Kandice Irvin, Mt. Plains VP, Jefferson County North
2003-04: Megan Smith, Mt. Plains VP, Santa Fe Trail
2002-03: Ginger Niemann, Secretary, Jefferson County North
1998-99: Jason Sickel, Treasurer, St. Marys
1997-98: Jill Kirk, Mt. Plains VP, Jackson Heights
1996-97: Sarah Martin, Mt. Plains VP, Eudora
1995-96: Taryn Brooke, Mt. Plains VP, Seaman
1994-95: Kristina Hartman, Secretary, Clifton-Clyde
1991-92: Richard James, Mt. Plains VP, Kingman
1985-86: Rodney Miller, Treasurer, Rossville
1983-84: Hugh Tebo, Treasurer, Rossville
1981-82: Lyn Scott, Mt. Plains VP, Council Grove
1978-79: Leslie May, Secretary, Oskaloosa
1974-75: Bill Shea, Mt. Plains VP, Sacred Heart - Salina
1973-74: David Bieberly, President, Sacred Heart - Salina
1972-73: Cathrin Kellmer, Secretary, St. Xavier, Junction City
1971-72: Peter Allegre, Mt. Plains VP, Lebo
1970-71: Greg Lee, Treasurer, Washburn Rural
1968-69: Norman Spielman, Mt. Plains VP, Lebo
1967-68: Michael Ludwig, Mt. Plains VP, Topeka High
1964-65: Dwayne Green, Mt. Plains VP, Labette County
1961-62: Eunice Rogers, Mt. Plains VP, Lebo
1959-60: James Beitz, Mt. Plains VP, Lebo
1956-57: Larry Perry, Treasurer, St. Marys
1954-55: Bernard Shub, President, Shawnee Mission North
1953-54: Richard Brown, Mt. Plains VP, St. Marys
Past Kansas State Presidents
Kansas FBLA is proud to have a strong legacy of state presidents who have led with vision, dedication, and service. Each has played a vital role in shaping the direction and success of our organization over the years.
2025-26: Chloe Johnson, Pleasant Ridge
2024-25: Mason Lytle, Wellsville
2023-24: Bailey Langley, Pleasant Ridge
2022-23: Sophia Weber, Herington
2021-22: Izabelle Youngers, Kingman
2020-21: Kaylie Reese, Wellsville
2018-20: Ben Posch, Eudora
2017-18: Aundrea Bruna, Washington County
2016-17: Kaylee Littrell, Canton-Galva
2015-16: Ashtyn Rottinghaus, Wellsville
2013-15: Sarah Niederee, Great Bend
2011-13: Kymee Noll, Jefferson County North
2010-11: Dallas Hathaway, Topeka West
2009-10: Ryan Patterson, Lyndon
2007-09: Clint Newton, Wellsville
2006-07: Amanda Niemann, Jefferson County North
2005-06: Riclyn Resco, Clifton-Clyde
2004-05: Brett Eakin, Rossville
2003-04: Lindy Brownback, Lyndon
2002-03: Ginger Niemann, Jefferson County North
2001-02: Daniel Hunt, Santa Fe Trail
2000-01: Katie Means, Jefferson County North
1999-00: Aaron Meyer, Lyndon
1998-99: Jennifer Lindsay, Oskaloosa
1997-98: Jill Kirk, Jackson Heights
1996-97: Matthew Klinksick, Oskaloosa
1995-96: Rebekah Thornton, Jackson Heights
1994-95: Blayne Scofield, Seaman
1993-94: Kristina Hartman, Clifton-Clyde
1991-93: Richard James, Kingman
1990-91: Charles Reed, Oskaloosa
1989-90: Angela McVay, Kingman
1988-89: Mike Nordstrom, Canton-Galva
1987-88: Debbie Davis, Rossville
1986-87: Melvin Wagner, Jefferson County North
1985-86: Bill Kueser, Canton-Galva
1984-85: Steven Mueller, Oskaloosa
1983-84: Bryant Stadler, Rossville
1982-83: Amy Hudson, Pittsburg
1981-82: Lyn Scott, Council Grove
1980-81: Kevin Reed, Oskaloosa
1979-80: Randy Worcester, Sacred Heart (Salina)
1978-79: Leslie May, Oskaloosa
1977-78: Richard Zimmerman, St. Joseph (Aquinas)
1976-77: Greg Hilewitz, Oskaloosa
1975-76: Kirk Johnson, Oskaloosa
1974-75: Bill Shea, Sacred Heart (Salina)
1973-74: John Morrell, Sacred Heart (Salina)
1972-73: David Bieberly, Sacred Heart (Salina)
1971-72: Peter Allegre, Lebo
1970-71: John Beisner, Sacred Heart (Salina)
1969-70: Debbie Briggs, Topeka
1968-69: Bill Markley, Sacred Heart (Salina)
1967-68: Linda Wright, Emporia
1966-67: Pam Barrett, Americus
1965-66: Linda Davies, Lebo
1964-65: Joe Fehr, Northern Heights
1963-64: Robert Becker, Lebo
1962-63: Kathy Hilstron, Topeka
1961-62: Carol Masters, Olathe
1960-61: Dick Smith, Shawnee Mission North
1959-60: Carol Shields, Olathe
1958-59: Pat Isbell, Hays
1957-58: Roy Muckenthaler, St. Marys
1956-57: Charles Watts, Hill City Memorial
1955-56: Jim Muckenthaler, St. Marys
1954-55: Melba Ernst, Kansas State Teachers College
1953-54: Richard Brown, St. Marys
Adviser of the Year Award Recipients
Since 1990, the Kansas FBLA State Executive Board has sponsored the "Adviser of the Year" award to honor the service and dedication of local chapter advisers across Kansas.
2026: Beth Wilson, Girard High School
2025: Lisa Beye, Herington High School
2024: Jennifer Dague, Linn High School
2023: Allison Gossick, Blue Valley North High School
2022: Cindy Austin, Kingman High School
2021: No award given
2020: Jane Kelley, Hartford High School
2019: Michelle Bruna, Washington County High School
2018: Phyllis Wilson, Anderson County High School
2017: Barb Railsback, Rock Hills
2016: Angie Brown, Eudora High School
2015: Ann Hutchinson, Jefferson County North High School
2014: Dori Roth, Hesston High School
2013: Kristy Noll, Jefferson County North High School
2012: Hannah Womack, Cherryvale High School
2011: Barbara Lewis, Blue Valley North High School
2010: Kim Dhority, Northern Heights High School
2009: Cheryl Stanley, Jackson Heights High School
2008: Diana McBride, Blue Valley West
2007: Susan Winters, Baileyville-St. Benedict High School
2006: Judy Patterson, Lyndon High School
2005: Helen Hoch, Burlington High School
2004: Dawn Rottinghaus, Wellsville High School
2003: Mary Ann Niemann, Oskaloosa High School
2002: Deb Metsker, Pleasant Ridge High School
2001: Cheryl Thomas, Pomona High School
2000: Ella Oentrich, Hartford High School
1999: Brenda Vogts, Canton-Galva High School
1998: Jane Clinton, Eudora High School
1997: Ernestine Gordon, Rossville High School
1996: Irma Jead Blaha, Clifton-Clyde High School
1995: Sharon Porter, Jefferson County North High School
1994: Gloria Rifenbark, Olpe High School
1993: Connie Lindell, Santa Fe Trail High School
1992: Ouida Polsin, Lebo High School
1991: Patti Griffitts, Oskaloosa High School
1990: Norman Gentry, Council Grove High School
Outstanding Chapter Recognition
The Outstanding Chapter Award recognizes Kansas FBLA chapters that demonstrate excellence in leadership, service, and member engagement. Awarded to one chapter each year, this honor highlights those that go above and beyond to make a lasting impact in their schools, communities, and the organization as a whole.
1959 Lebo
1960 Lebo
1961 Lebo
1962 Labette County
1963 Labette County
1964 Labette County
1965 Labette County
1966 Labette County
1967 Labette County
1968 Labette County
1969 Labette County
1970 Labette County
1971 Labette County
1972 Labette County
1973 Labette County
1974 Oskaloosa
1975 Oskaloosa
1976 Oskaloosa
1977 Oskaloosa
1978 Oskaloosa
1979 Oskaloosa
1980 Oskaloosa
1981 Oskaloosa
1982 Oskaloosa
1983 Rossville
1984 Labette County
1985 Rossville
1986 Rossville
1987 Rossville
1988 Rossville
1989 Oskaloosa
1990 Rossville
1991 Rossville
1992 Oskaloosa
1993 Oskaloosa
1994 Oskaloosa
1995 Seaman
1996 Oskaloosa
1997 Oskaloosa
1998 Lyndon
1999 Oskaloosa
2000 Pleasant Ridge
2001 Pleasant Ridge
2002 Pleasant Ridge
2003 Blue Valley North
2004 Blue Valley North
2005 Blue Valley North
2006 Blue Valley North
2007 Blue Valley North
2008 Blue Valley North
2009 Blue Valley North
2010 Blue Valley North
2011 Blue Valley North
2012 Blue Valley North
2013 Blue Valley North
2014 Blue Valley North
2015 No Award Given
2016 Wellsville
2017 Wellsville
2018 Wellsville
2019 Wellsville
2020 No Award Given
2021 No Award Given
2022 Wellsville
2023 Wellsville
2024 Wellsville
2025 Girard