DECA Illinois State Officer Practice Test

Mission Statement of DECA

Prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management

Guiding Principles of DECA:

Integrates into Classroom Instruction, Connects to Business, Applies Learning, and Promotes Competition

Attributes and Values of DECA:

competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork

Organizational levels of DECA:

High School, Collegiate, Alumni, and Professional

Competitive levels of DECA

District, State/Provincial, and International

Adult President of DECA

Lori Hairston

Executive Director

 Frank Peterson

Central Region Vice President

Cullen Watanuki

Highschool DECA President

Asher Leventhal

Illinois Deputy Executive Director

Kendra Lee

Ultimate DECA Power Trip

November 21-23, 2025 | Arlington, VA

Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference

January 28-February 1 Orlando, FL 

Emerging Leader Summit

July 11-13, 2026 | Tysons, VA

Geographic representations and divisions of DECA:

Central, North Atlantic, Southern, Western.

Sponsorship of different competitive events:

Adobe, McGraw-Hill Education, Raising Canes

DECA Prepares the Next Generation to Be...

Academically Prepared, Community Oriented, Professionally Responsible, Experienced Leaders