17 SCCC FBLA Members Qualify for State Leadership Conference

Saline County Career Center FBLA Chapter excels at District-19 competition, earning multiple first-place finishes and a district officer position.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Saline County Career Center's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter had a strong showing at the District-19 Leadership Conference in Chillicothe, with 17 members qualifying for the upcoming State Leadership Conference in Springfield. The chapter earned numerous first-place finishes in events like Impromptu Speaking, Public Administration and Management, Business Law, and Project Management.

Why it matters

FBLA is one of the largest student business organizations in the country, with over 12,000 members in Missouri alone. Qualifying for the state conference is a significant achievement that showcases the hard work and talent of the SCCC FBLA chapter, and highlights the strength of the school's business education program.

The details

At the District-19 competition, SCCC FBLA members participated in a variety of online objective tests, performance events, and production events. Several members placed first in their events, including Brianna Carrillo for Impromptu Speaking, Dana Tevalan for Public Administration and Management, Elsa Rahner for Business Law, and Randy Vazquez for Project Management. The chapter will also have a District Officer for the 2026-2027 school year, with Chenuli Jayasundera serving as the District 19 Secretary.

  • The District-19 Leadership Conference took place in Chillicothe.
  • The State Leadership Conference will be held from April 12-14, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.
  • Chenuli Jayasundera will serve as the District 19 Secretary for the 2026-2027 school year.

The players

Saline County Career Center Future Business Leaders of America (SCCC FBLA) Chapter

A high school business organization chapter that had a strong showing at the District-19 Leadership Conference, with 17 members qualifying for the upcoming State Leadership Conference.

Brianna Carrillo

A member of the SCCC FBLA chapter who placed first in Impromptu Speaking and second in Public Speaking at the District-19 competition.

Dana Tevalan

A member of the SCCC FBLA chapter who placed first in Public Administration and Management and fourth in Journalism at the District-19 competition.

Elsa Rahner

A member of the SCCC FBLA chapter who placed first in Business Law, second in Journalism, and earned a straight-to-state bid in Business Ethics at the District-19 competition.

Randy Vazquez

A member of the SCCC FBLA chapter who placed first in Project Management, second in Economics, and ninth in Business Communication at the District-19 competition.

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What’s next

The State Leadership Conference will be held from April 12-14, 2026 at the University Plaza Hotel, EXPO Center, and JQH Arena at Missouri State University in Springfield.

The takeaway

The strong performance of the SCCC FBLA chapter at the District-19 competition, with multiple first-place finishes and a district officer position, showcases the talent and dedication of the school's business education program and its ability to prepare students for success in the FBLA organization and beyond.