President - Leo Almeida

Leo Almeida is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies.  He is currently living in Columbus, Ohio and working for the Ohio Senate in the office of Senator Capri Cafaro.  Additionally, he volunteers as a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

 Leo owes much of his success to the leadership qualities and values he learned during his six-year tenure with FCCLA in middle school and high school.  He has wonderful memories of his time in FCCLA and was honored to serve as the 2005-2006 Ohio FCCLA State President.  He is very excited to serve as the President of the Ohio FHA/FCCLA Alumni and Associates and looks forward to seeing the future successes of Ohio FCCLA.


Vice President - Tricia Alexander

Tricia is a former state officer from 2009-2010 and a graduate of Anna HS.  This past year at SLC Tricia took charge of organizing the Conference Helpers.  And she was one of a few selected to be an intern at National FCCLA this summer!  She undoubtedly garnered some great knowledge and skills to help lead this organization forward.  She will be heading off to Ball State University studying FCS Education this fall.  If you have ideas for promoting our organization or items of interest that we could offer at camps and SLC, let her know.

Secretary - Casey Haubner

You might remember Casey from her years as a state officer 2004-2006. She hailed from the Ross/Butler Tech Chapter. She served as our co-VP the past two years and has remained connected with the organization during her college years.  She is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University in FCS education.  She is about to embark on her professional career in the Lakota School system, employed by Butler Tech.


Treasurer - Phil Foutz

Phil has been a part of the FCCLA and A&A organizations since 1997 when he married the past A&A president, Beverly.  He has been serving as our treasurer since our re-organization.  Since he was never a member of FHA/FCCLA, he is one of our most active Associate members.  Phil not only keeps our financial records, but takes care of our 6x10' box trailer that is used to haul our promotional items to fall camp and SLC.  He also puts up the tent at the Ohio State Fair each summer and volunteers for four or five days with Bev.  He is also a former State Parent for FCCLA.

Phil believes that our organization is very worthwhile and enjoys fundraising to help the youth become even more successful.  He loves working with young people and previously worked with 4-H in Butler County and is a past president of the Edgewood FFA Alumni organization.  He retired from ODOT several years ago and willingly volunteers many hours to our organization.


Vice President of Merchandising & Promotions - Bev Foutz

Bev has been involved with the organization since 1968 when she first became a member.  She served as a state officer for two years and was state president in 1972.  A graduate of Miami University, she became an FCS teacher and taught for nearly 31 years, retiring in 2008 from Ross Senior High School/Butler Tech.  Bev served as the Ohio A&A president for the past two years.  She truly loves the organization and the values it imparts to young people. She was adviser to numerous state officers and one national officer over the years.  Bev and her husband, Phil, also served as state parents for FCCLA. One of her favorite A&A activities is working at the Ohio State Fair.  Bev is enjoying retirement and stays busy with 12 grandchildren!