State Officers

Tennessee DECA state officers, elected annually by student members at the State Career Development Conference, lead and support programs and activities across the state. They are passionate about serving the organization and connecting with members statewide.

Meet Your 2025-2026 State Officers

  • Anjali Babu, President

    Anjali Babu

    President

  • Carlos Watkins, Vice President of Leadership

    Carlos Watkins

    Vice President of Leadership

  • Carlton Townes, Vice President of Marketing

    Carlton Townes

    Vice President of Marketing

  • Gavin Thier, Vice President of Hospitality

    Gavin Thier

    Vice President of Hospitality

  • Owen Burrell, Vice President of Career Development

    Owen Burrell

    Vice President of Career Development

Request a Visit

Invite a state officer to your school or chapter meeting.

Questions?

Submit a support request, and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.