The State Executive Council is the BPA Board for the state of Michigan. The Council organizes statewide events, provides support to local councils, and makes decisions affecting Michigan BPA members. The Council meets periodically in Grand Rapids, MI. If you are looking to be very involved in Business Professionals of America, the State Executive Council is a great opportunity for leadership on a statewide scale.
Huron’s State Executive Council Hall of Fame
Savi Bandaranayake: 2023-2024 President
Nathan Lee: 2018-2019 President
Deana Zhu: 2015-2016 Vice President
The Application Process
Running for State Office is a major time commitment and requires a lot of effort and motivation; however, it can be extremely rewarding, and you can end up with the opportunity to make an impact on Michigan BPA.
If you are interested, we strongly encourage you to give it a shot! Good luck!
Huron’s State Executive Council Hall of Fame
Savi Bandaranayake: 2023-2024 President
Nathan Lee: 2018-2019 President
Deana Zhu: 2015-2016 Vice President
The Application Process
- Complete the application to become a State Officer Candidate. This application is posted online at michiganbpa.org in the fall.
- Based on your application, you may be selected for a telephone interview. If the interview goes well, you will be confirmed as a State Officer candidate.
- At the SLC, you will:
- Have an in-person interview
- Take a merit exam
- Give a speech at the opening ceremony
- Campaign at a rally for voting delegates and members to garner votes
- Candidates are chosen for office based on their interview, application, and support from voting delegates.
Running for State Office is a major time commitment and requires a lot of effort and motivation; however, it can be extremely rewarding, and you can end up with the opportunity to make an impact on Michigan BPA.
If you are interested, we strongly encourage you to give it a shot! Good luck!