The Illinois FFA held their annual convention this week in Springfield and a new slate of State Officer’s were elected on Thursday. The new state president is Thad Bergschnider from Franklin.

He says when he was thinking about running for state office, he had to take every chance that is in front of him for growth and opportunity and he wants to share that message with every member of the FFA.

Eric Wisley of the Nashville FFA was elected Vice President, Cooper Nelson of the Canton FFA was elected Reporter, Riley Kessler of the Staunton FFA was elected Secretary and Ben Bremmer from the Pearl City FFA was elected Treasurer.