Introducing Your 2026-2027 Indiana FFA State Officer Team

Hey everyone! My name is Hayden Stookey and I have the honor of serving as the 2026-2027 Indiana FFA State President this year! I first joined the FFA in seventh grade and have since then called Tippecanoe Valley in District V my home. Whether it be a soils judging contest, public speaking opportunity, or the chance to showcase my knowledge of parliamentary procedure, you could probably catch me doing just about anything this organization has to offer! That is why I am so excited for this year…I get to connect with each of you and witness firsthand the impacts of the blue jacket. I know that it has brought me tremendous growth, so I cannot wait to be a part of that journey for someone else!

If I am not prepping for an FFA event, you’ll most likely catch me playing tennis, showing beef or dairy cattle, nerding out about the latest Marvel film, or just simply spending some time outdoors. Indiana FFA, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve you this year and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us!

Hey Indiana FFA! My name is Katie McClain, and I am honored to serve as the 2026-2027 Indiana FFA State Secretary. My FFA journey began in seventh grade when my advisor promised a donut to anyone who joined the soils judging team—I can never turn down free food! I am proud to call the Carroll at Flora FFA Chapter in District IV my home and am grateful for all the memories I have made there. Whether placing first in an Agricultural Mechanics Demonstration or nearly last in a Livestock Skillathon Contest, I truly enjoyed competing in a variety of contests. I look forward to connecting with members from across the state and sharing how much we have in common. Outside of the blue jacket, you can find me training my dog Mocha, cooking elaborate dishes, or traveling anywhere. I love new experiences and can’t wait to see all the adventures the coming year will bring!

Hello Indiana FFA, my name is Jessie Frazee and I am ecstatic to serve as your 2026-2027, Indiana FFA State Northern Region Vice President. I’m proud to come from the Fountain Central FFA chapter in District III. 

Throughout junior high and high school, FFA became an increasingly large chapter in my life. From CDE’s like crops and forestry, to LDE’s like prepared public speaking and creed speaking, I love just about everything FFA had to offer. Once I was bitten by “the bug in a blue jacket”, I began trading in my running shoes, headgear and helmet for the next phase of corduroy. Something you’ll always find me doing beyond the walls of FFA is working on, collecting and driving antique International Harvester vehicles. I also have an extreme passion for music. As I get older, I have a deeper appreciation for the way music unites people, shares emotions, and allows you to feel a certain way simply because of some noise. I am excited to bring my passions and my experiences into this coming!

What’s up, Indiana FFA?!

My name is Baron Riley, and I am overwhelmingly grateful for the opportunity to serve as your 2026-2027 Indiana FFA State Southern Region Vice President! I am proudly representing the Crothersville FFA Chapter in District XV! 

My FFA journey looks different than most, not coming from an agricultural background- I struggled to find my footing in the organization. However, after many conversations with my agriculture teacher and other members, I found that FFA was a place for anyone who could find a passion for the industry and leadership development.

Soon after, I was able to find my love for public speaking. I have competed in several LDEs such as Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Employment Skills, and Multimedia Scrapbook. I have also found my love for livestock judging and crops judging through CDEs. 

Through this organization, I have found my passion for agricultural advocacy. Because of this, I dream of becoming an U.S. Senator, or maybe more realistically, an agricultural lawyer. 

When I’m not in the ag classroom, writing a speech, or at a FFA event, you can usually find me at 7Brew, playing pickleball with my friends, or traveling the world. 

I am SO excited to meet each of you, and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store! 

Hey there, FFA!

My name is Garrett Schwering, and I am so blessed and honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Indiana FFA State Treasurer. I am proud to say that I hail from the North Decatur FFA Chapter in the great District XIV!

Agriculture has been the foundation of my life. I grew up on a family farm, where my dad taught me the importance of hard work and dedication. As the youngest of three older sisters, I grew up in a family where FFA was not their passion. In seventh grade, I decided to join this great organization and quickly found both a home and a passion. Over the last six years, I have been involved in numerous CDEs and LDEs, with Soil Judging and Parliamentary Procedure being among my favorites.

Over my time in this blue jacket, I have grown not only through FFA but also as an individual. My advisors, Katie Stokes-Morman and Alaina Muckerheide, have been outstanding role models and mentors, not only for me but for our entire chapter. It is because of their hard work and dedication that I have become the person I am today. They have challenged me in countless ways and encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone.

I am extremely excited to serve this year alongside my team as we continue building a strong organization of leaders. Whether it is through a conference, chapter visit, or simply a conversation, I hope to make a positive impact on the next generation of leaders. In addition, it is my goal throughout this year to be a light for those members who may not think they can be successful because they are not deeply involved in their chapter. All it takes is one contest, one event, or one opportunity at a time to grow as an individual.

Outside of FFA, I can be found working in my greenhouse, relaxing by the pool, or spending valuable time with my friends and family.

Fellow FFA members and guests, I am beyond excited for this opportunity of a lifetime. I cannot wait to meet you throughout the year, whether it is at a camp, contest, conference, or simply in passing. I look forward to getting to know each of you and sharing this incredible year together.

Here’s to a great year of growth and development!

Hello Indiana FFA!

My name is Jaylynn Goodwin and I’m truly overwhelmed with gratitude as I begin this journey serving as your 2026-2027 Indiana FFA State Reporter! I proudly come from the Southridge FFA Chapter in District XII. As a 3rd generation FFA member, my journey in this wonderful organization started at the end of my 8th grade year of junior high whenever two of my greatest mentors Mrs. Susan Atkins and Miss. Brianna Lammers encouraged me to take the steps to say yes to joining FFA and competing in my very first contests.

Ever since, my journey has been nothing short of incredible, filled with authenticity, growth, connections, and opportunities. Every conference, convention, contest and event that I participated in brought growth, opportunity, and mentors that helped me become the person I am today, and for that I am forever grateful. This year I’m beyond excited to meet and genuinely connect with so many FFA members, to plant seeds of encouragement and watch members grow, and to lead with authenticity, encouraging members to be fully and truthfully themselves. Outside of FFA, you can find me in the barn working with my livestock, traveling with my family, growing in my relationship with Christ, or cooking up something good in the kitchen. 

Indiana FFA, I’m so ready for this journey of a lifetime and can’t wait to meet, connect, and make the best memories with all of you!

Hello Indiana FFA! My name is Khloe Hinojosa and I am incredibly honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Indiana FFA State Sentinel. I am from the Warsaw FFA Chapter in District V and have proudly been an FFA member for five years. Throughout my FFA journey I have participated in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, with Practical Forestry and Parliamentary Procedure being two of my favorites. While I didn’t grow up on a farm, agriculture has impacted my life in meaningful ways through hands-on experiences working alongside a local farmer and caring for livestock. Those opportunities helped me discover a passion for the agricultural industry and the people who make it so special. Outside of FFA, I have a deep love for nature, education, and being with others. When I’m not busy with FFA activities you can usually find me outdoors with a good book, exploring God’s creation, or spending time with friends and family. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to serve Indiana FFA alongside an incredible team and I cannot wait to meet members from across our state and make memories that will last a lifetime!