Career Center BPA Chapter Elects New Officers
The Washington County Career Center chapter of Business Professionals of America has selected its leadership team.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Administration
Students at the Washington County Career Center in Marietta have officially elected their new chapter officers for the upcoming school year. The leadership team will guide the Business Professionals of America group through their various upcoming activities.
Why it matters
These student leaders play a crucial role in managing the local chapter and organizing the professional development activities offered to members. Their service helps facilitate the organization's mission of preparing students for successful careers in business and technology.
The elected team includes Co-Presidents Alexis Helmick and Riley McCutcheon, alongside Treasurer Emma Chaffin and Secretary Alexis Smith. Completing the board are Historian Scott Schuh and Parliamentarian Cole Fouss.
The players
Alexis Helmick
She serves as one of the two Co-Presidents for the local Business Professionals of America chapter.
Riley McCutcheon
He serves as a Co-President for the local Business Professionals of America chapter.
Emma Chaffin
She is the Treasurer for the local Business Professionals of America chapter.
Alexis Smith
She serves as the Secretary for the local Business Professionals of America chapter.
Cole Fouss
He acts as the Parliamentarian for the local Business Professionals of America chapter.
The details
The Washington County Career Center held an election process to determine who would represent the organization as chapter officers. These students were selected by their peers to serve in roles ranging from executive oversight to administrative recording and procedural maintenance.
Timeline
The elected chapter officers will serve for the 2026-27 term.
Culture Shift
The election follows the Business Professionals of America annual chapter governance cycle, which dictates how student organizations select leadership each year. This leadership change marks the transition into the next period of student-led professional development within the school.
Members of the local BPA chapter can expect these officers to begin organizing events and meetings for the 2026-27 school year immediately. Students looking to get involved should reach out to their new leadership team to learn about upcoming chapter programming.
The takeaway
Student-led organizations rely on democratic processes to ensure peer representation and effective management. Establishing a formal leadership team early in the school year helps create a structured environment for student development.
Further reading
For more information on how local educational groups are managed, visit the Marietta Administration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mariettatimes.
