State Officers

Steven Breene – State President
I am 17 years old and a senior at Exeter- West Greenwich High School. I live on a 400 acre dairy farm in West Greenwich. I enjoy the woodsman competition and showing dairy cattle. In my spare time I like to weld and work on the farm. I currently run my own business Steve's Custom Welding. I plan on attending SUNY Cobleskill upon graduation. I am looking forward to my year of service to the Rhode Island FFA.
dieselboy5.9@cox.net

 
 

Abbie Whitford - State Vice President
I am a graduate of Exeter-West Greenwich High School and currently attend CCRI. I am 20 years old. I have competed in several FFA contests including Job interview and woodsman. My SAE is raising and showing Dairy cattle. I also served on last year's officer team where I have gained many new and interesting experiences. The FFA is a wonderful organization that has so much to offer, that is why I am proud to serve as your 2007-2008 State Vice President.
cowgal1987@cox.net

 
 

Christine Kissinger - State Secretary
I am seventeen-years-old and a member of the Exeter-West Greenwich FFA chapter. I have competed in the prepared public speaking contest at both the state and national levels. My SAEs include equine science and biotechnology. I plan on attending to become an equine veterinarian. I am looking forward to serving the Rhode Island FFA as secretary this year.
ctootsiek@yahoo.com

 
 

John Siligato- State Treasurer
My name is John Siligato. I am 17 years old currently attending Narragansett High School as a junior. This is my first year as the Rhode Island state treasure for the FFA. I am also the Narragansett chapter president. This will be my third year involved with the FFA. I currently work at All Outdoors Power Equipment learning a trade in welding and mechanics. This will better prepare me for a vocation in the field or welding and mechanics.
johnsili@hotmail.com

 
 

Emma Morton – State Reporter
I am 17 years old and I am a member of the Ponaganset FFA chapter. I live on a small farm in Chepachet where I raise sheep as my SAE. I exhibit my sheep at several fairs through out New England. I have competed in the woodsman, demonstration and floriculture contests. I have enjoyed my experiences in FFA and looking forward to serving as a state officer.
emmygirl36@yahoo.com

   

Elizabeth Laprise – State Parliamentarian
I am 16 years old and a junior at Exeter West Greenwich High School. My SAE is dairy production. I raise Jersey cows on my family's farm, which I show at fairs all over RI, CT, and MA. We have about 35 cows right now. I plan on starting an educational tour of my farm. Last year, I competed in the Creed competition at the state level and won. By winning I was able to compete regionally and nationally. I attended the 2006 National Convention in Indianapolis and competed in the Creed Competition which was a great experience. I have competed in FFA woodsman competition at Foster Old Home Days and Washington County Fair. As a state officer, I will promote agriculture to the best of my ability. I am proud to serve on the 2007-2008 officer team and I look forward to seeing everyone.
elaprise91@yahoo.com

   

Stephen Kettle-  State Sentinel
I am eighteen years old and a graduate of Chariho Regional High School. I enjoy working at a local turf farm. I have competed in three proficiency areas -- Poultry Production, Dairy Placement and Ag Sales. I plan on trying to make my year as your state sentinel as fun as possible. I also look forward to meeting all of Rhode Island FFA members this year.



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