President
Joelle Lewis
San Luis Obispo FFA
Hello South Coast! My name is Joelle Lewis from the San Luis Obispo Chapter on the beautiful central coast. I am currently a senior serving as our South Coast Regional President. My favorite color is purple, I enjoy ukuleles, and my spirit animal is a Pegacorn (unicorn and pegasus cross…)! I have had an absolutely amazing time serving, competing, and attending conferences in this organization. Among my favorite memories have been serving as a National Delegate, attending the Washington Leadership Conference, and competing at Nationals with my Novice Parliamentary Procedure team. Since then I have been to state for Advanced Parliamentary Procedure, Impromptu, and hopefully will compete in Parliamentary Procedure this year as well! Outside of FFA you can find me breaking a sweat with the SLO High Girls Varsity Tennis team, jammin’ to the music on my iPod, or playing guitar while singing loud enough for the entire neighborhood to hear! I would be absolutely honored to get the chance to serve this year, and look forward to what the year has in store!
San Luis Obispo FFA
Hello South Coast! My name is Joelle Lewis from the San Luis Obispo Chapter on the beautiful central coast. I am currently a senior serving as our South Coast Regional President. My favorite color is purple, I enjoy ukuleles, and my spirit animal is a Pegacorn (unicorn and pegasus cross…)! I have had an absolutely amazing time serving, competing, and attending conferences in this organization. Among my favorite memories have been serving as a National Delegate, attending the Washington Leadership Conference, and competing at Nationals with my Novice Parliamentary Procedure team. Since then I have been to state for Advanced Parliamentary Procedure, Impromptu, and hopefully will compete in Parliamentary Procedure this year as well! Outside of FFA you can find me breaking a sweat with the SLO High Girls Varsity Tennis team, jammin’ to the music on my iPod, or playing guitar while singing loud enough for the entire neighborhood to hear! I would be absolutely honored to get the chance to serve this year, and look forward to what the year has in store!
Monterey bay section vice-President
AJ Sidor
Salinas FFA
My name is AJ Sidor. I am 17 years old, have six siblings, and was born in Germany. When I was nine months old I moved to Hawaii and when I was three years old I moved to California. When I went into high school I joined the Salinas FFA Chapter in ag mechanics by accident. During my first year I didn’t apply myself that much to FFA and then I went to the Salinas Valley Fair with my first lamb. Now I have raised six lambs, have participated in several competitions, and I am currently on my chapter officer team and I am also on the Monterey Bay Sectional officer team. I hope to graduate high school in the top of my class and go to UC Davis and then move onto Med School.
Salinas FFA
My name is AJ Sidor. I am 17 years old, have six siblings, and was born in Germany. When I was nine months old I moved to Hawaii and when I was three years old I moved to California. When I went into high school I joined the Salinas FFA Chapter in ag mechanics by accident. During my first year I didn’t apply myself that much to FFA and then I went to the Salinas Valley Fair with my first lamb. Now I have raised six lambs, have participated in several competitions, and I am currently on my chapter officer team and I am also on the Monterey Bay Sectional officer team. I hope to graduate high school in the top of my class and go to UC Davis and then move onto Med School.
Santa Clara Section Vice- President
Marissa Smith
Morgan Hill FFA
My name is Marissa Smith and I attend Ann Sobrato High School where I am currently a senior. Within the FFA I participate in all the competitions and conferences. I show all species such as beef, sheep, goats and pigs under the FFA. I show at multiple fairs each year with all my livestock. My favorite color is green and my favorite animal is a horse. I currently train and show my own horses under the 4-h and CGA association when their is spare time. I also like to take my horses to the beach with friends and go on trail rides. After high school I plan on attending UC Davis and becoming a large and small animal vet. I wish to start my own practice. Along with this I want to continue raising show livestock for local 4-H and FFA members. Agriculture will and always will be a part of my life. My favorite inspiring sayings are to “embrace your inner self” and “be who you want to be!” One of my favorite things to do is help others succeed in there goals. That Is why I am here to serve you! See you soon!
Morgan Hill FFA
My name is Marissa Smith and I attend Ann Sobrato High School where I am currently a senior. Within the FFA I participate in all the competitions and conferences. I show all species such as beef, sheep, goats and pigs under the FFA. I show at multiple fairs each year with all my livestock. My favorite color is green and my favorite animal is a horse. I currently train and show my own horses under the 4-h and CGA association when their is spare time. I also like to take my horses to the beach with friends and go on trail rides. After high school I plan on attending UC Davis and becoming a large and small animal vet. I wish to start my own practice. Along with this I want to continue raising show livestock for local 4-H and FFA members. Agriculture will and always will be a part of my life. My favorite inspiring sayings are to “embrace your inner self” and “be who you want to be!” One of my favorite things to do is help others succeed in there goals. That Is why I am here to serve you! See you soon!
Los Angeles Section Vice President
Anna Farmer
Nipomo FFA
Hello my name is Anna Farmer and I am a Senior at Nipomo High School. I am very involved in both FFA and school activities. I am a part of my high school’s Dance Company, Renaissance (academic program), and my chapter’s officer team. I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my family and friends. I have three nephews that mean the world to me and two loving sisters. My biggest supports would have to be my mother Michelle, her boyfriend David, and my father Ricki, without their constant encouragement I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Nipomo FFA
Hello my name is Anna Farmer and I am a Senior at Nipomo High School. I am very involved in both FFA and school activities. I am a part of my high school’s Dance Company, Renaissance (academic program), and my chapter’s officer team. I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my family and friends. I have three nephews that mean the world to me and two loving sisters. My biggest supports would have to be my mother Michelle, her boyfriend David, and my father Ricki, without their constant encouragement I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Los Angeles Section Vice President
Nicholas Mohnatkin
North Hollywood FFA
¡Buenos Dias SCR! My name is Nicholas Mohnatkin but you can call me “Momo”. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and NO I’ve never met Tom Cruise. I have four siblings; my older sister and my three dogs. I enjoy playing tennis, chess, and piano (#nerd) bruing my free time. Otherwise I’m either at the ag unit coaching members for the next competition of aggressively arguing with someone in the speech and debate room. I love public speaking and helping out others with whatever. Overall I’m just a quirky and spunky teenager from North Hollywood High School.
North Hollywood FFA
¡Buenos Dias SCR! My name is Nicholas Mohnatkin but you can call me “Momo”. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and NO I’ve never met Tom Cruise. I have four siblings; my older sister and my three dogs. I enjoy playing tennis, chess, and piano (#nerd) bruing my free time. Otherwise I’m either at the ag unit coaching members for the next competition of aggressively arguing with someone in the speech and debate room. I love public speaking and helping out others with whatever. Overall I’m just a quirky and spunky teenager from North Hollywood High School.
San Luis Obispo Section Vice President
Luke O’Leary
San Luis Obispo FFA
Hey South Coast Region! My name is Luke O’Leary and I am a junior at San Luis Obispo High School. I am currently serving as the Chapter Treasurer and SLO Section Reporter. I am so glad I found my path in the FFA and am extremely excited for another year of more involvement with our amazing region! I have competed in Creed, Parliamentary procedure, Opening and Closing ceremonies, Prepared Public Speaking, and Livestock Judging. I love raising beef animals for the California Mid State Fair and riding my horses whenever I can find time. I have passion for the FFA and especially for our region. I am ready and excited to serve YOU!
San Luis Obispo FFA
Hey South Coast Region! My name is Luke O’Leary and I am a junior at San Luis Obispo High School. I am currently serving as the Chapter Treasurer and SLO Section Reporter. I am so glad I found my path in the FFA and am extremely excited for another year of more involvement with our amazing region! I have competed in Creed, Parliamentary procedure, Opening and Closing ceremonies, Prepared Public Speaking, and Livestock Judging. I love raising beef animals for the California Mid State Fair and riding my horses whenever I can find time. I have passion for the FFA and especially for our region. I am ready and excited to serve YOU!
Ventura Section Vice President
Chris Berrington
Fillmore FFA
My name is Chris Berrington. I raised three gilts for the Ventura County Fair. I have raised three steers with Fillmore FFA. I enjoy mudding, working with my steer, and hanging out with friends. I used to wrestle but messed up my knee. I am a very fun and outgoing person. I like to try new and different adventures. I’m a junior at Fillmore High School. I also enjoy attending different fairs and jackpot shows. I am currently the Fillmore Chapter Sentinel and hope to be a regional officer. This is all I have to say today. Thank you!
Fillmore FFA
My name is Chris Berrington. I raised three gilts for the Ventura County Fair. I have raised three steers with Fillmore FFA. I enjoy mudding, working with my steer, and hanging out with friends. I used to wrestle but messed up my knee. I am a very fun and outgoing person. I like to try new and different adventures. I’m a junior at Fillmore High School. I also enjoy attending different fairs and jackpot shows. I am currently the Fillmore Chapter Sentinel and hope to be a regional officer. This is all I have to say today. Thank you!
Secretary
Mara Basich-Pease
San Luis Obispo FFA
What's up South Coast Region! My name is Mara Basich-Pease, and I currently serve as your Regional Secretary! I am a senior at San Luis Obispo High School, and love to compete with my chapter in Parli Pro and Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Other than these competitions, my favorite things in FFA come from attending conferences like WLC and National Convention, spending obscene amounts of time with my chapter advisors, raising a pig for the Mid State Fair, and the ability to connect with members from all around the nation. Outside of the FFA, my hobbies vary from playing on my school's soccer team to creating anything Pinterest-worthy, and (of course) singing off key and constantly. I can't wait to serve the amazing SCR members, and look forward to a year of possibilities!
San Luis Obispo FFA
What's up South Coast Region! My name is Mara Basich-Pease, and I currently serve as your Regional Secretary! I am a senior at San Luis Obispo High School, and love to compete with my chapter in Parli Pro and Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Other than these competitions, my favorite things in FFA come from attending conferences like WLC and National Convention, spending obscene amounts of time with my chapter advisors, raising a pig for the Mid State Fair, and the ability to connect with members from all around the nation. Outside of the FFA, my hobbies vary from playing on my school's soccer team to creating anything Pinterest-worthy, and (of course) singing off key and constantly. I can't wait to serve the amazing SCR members, and look forward to a year of possibilities!
Treasurer
Josh Mendes
Santa Maria FFA
Hello my name is Josh Mendez from the Santa Maria FFA Chapter. I am 17 years old and a Senior in high school. This past year I have been serving the Santa Barbara Section as President. My SAE projects include sheep and goat production. I love the FFA, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Francisco 49ers. Following high school I plan on attending Texas A&M majoring in agriculture law with a minor in communications or business. One day I hope to run a club lamb operation of our ISO head of Hampshire based ewes. My passions in life include FFA, agriculture, and of course America. FFA members are the nation’s backbone.
Santa Maria FFA
Hello my name is Josh Mendez from the Santa Maria FFA Chapter. I am 17 years old and a Senior in high school. This past year I have been serving the Santa Barbara Section as President. My SAE projects include sheep and goat production. I love the FFA, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Francisco 49ers. Following high school I plan on attending Texas A&M majoring in agriculture law with a minor in communications or business. One day I hope to run a club lamb operation of our ISO head of Hampshire based ewes. My passions in life include FFA, agriculture, and of course America. FFA members are the nation’s backbone.
Reporter
Trevor Autry
Nipomo FFA
Hello my name is Trevor Autry. I am a Senior at Nipomo High School where I am very active in Nipomo FFA. I am currently serving as the Chapter President. I am an avid hunter and fisher and love working outside. Aside from showing at the Santa Barbara County Fair I am also a member of the CJLA where I show hogs throughout California. Family and friends always come first in my eyes. Family and friends are my biggest supporters in all my endeavors. I produce Montezuma Oat Hay on a large scale, I have 30 acres of farm land that I plant every year during November. Some day I plan on running my own herd of registerd Angus cattle and having a large hay operation. FFA is who I am and being able to be part of such an amazing organization is what gets me excited to start my day.
Nipomo FFA
Hello my name is Trevor Autry. I am a Senior at Nipomo High School where I am very active in Nipomo FFA. I am currently serving as the Chapter President. I am an avid hunter and fisher and love working outside. Aside from showing at the Santa Barbara County Fair I am also a member of the CJLA where I show hogs throughout California. Family and friends always come first in my eyes. Family and friends are my biggest supporters in all my endeavors. I produce Montezuma Oat Hay on a large scale, I have 30 acres of farm land that I plant every year during November. Some day I plan on running my own herd of registerd Angus cattle and having a large hay operation. FFA is who I am and being able to be part of such an amazing organization is what gets me excited to start my day.
Sentinel
Conner Vernon
Nipomo FFA
Hello my name is Conner Vernon I was born in San Luis Obispo on June 5, 1998. I currently live in Nipomo California. Where I live on a farm with over 100 sheep and 10 pigs. I have been showing animals since I was 9 years old at the Santa Barbara county fair. I am currently a Junior at Nipomo high school where I play water polo and participate in livestock judge, public speaking and other FFA events. After high school I plan on attending OSU or Texas A&M and major in AG communication and become an agricultural teacher. Some I treating facts about me at I love to read books like divergent, hunger games and many more. My favorite color is blue and gold. Also my hobbies are being a regional leader and serving you South Coast Region.
Nipomo FFA
Hello my name is Conner Vernon I was born in San Luis Obispo on June 5, 1998. I currently live in Nipomo California. Where I live on a farm with over 100 sheep and 10 pigs. I have been showing animals since I was 9 years old at the Santa Barbara county fair. I am currently a Junior at Nipomo high school where I play water polo and participate in livestock judge, public speaking and other FFA events. After high school I plan on attending OSU or Texas A&M and major in AG communication and become an agricultural teacher. Some I treating facts about me at I love to read books like divergent, hunger games and many more. My favorite color is blue and gold. Also my hobbies are being a regional leader and serving you South Coast Region.
