Trey Myers Journey and How He Got to Where He Is Today
Trey Myers and the newly elected national officer team.
Trey Myers, the 2025-26 National FFA president, joined FFA in eighth grade mainly to get out of class and try showing livestock. At the time, he didn’t fully understand the impact of the organization, but it became his first step toward something much bigger.
Freshman Year
Freshman year introduced Myers to the basics of FFA: opening ceremonies, workshops and teamwork. He was still finding his place, but it was the first time he truly felt like he was part of something meaningful.
Sophomore Year
During his sophomore year, Myers became more confident and began exploring different FFA opportunities. While it wasn’t a major competition year, it played an important role in building his leadership foundation and personal growth.
Junior Year
Before junior year, Myers attended Alumni Leadership Camp. On the third night, the “truth circle” experience became a turning point for him. Being open and vulnerable with people he barely knew taught him what real leadership looks like.
That same year, Myers became more involved in competitions, especially public speaking. He advanced all the way to the state level, which pushed him to grow in ways he never expected.
Senior Year
During his senior year, Myers continued competing in public speaking, which helped shape him as a communicator and leader. Later that year, he made the decision to run for state office — one of the biggest leadership steps of his FFA journey.
After High School
After graduating, Myers began college and continued his involvement in FFA. That same year, he was elected as Oklahoma FFA state vice president, which included balancing academics, travel and service while representing members across the state.
State Officer Journey
After being elected in May, Myers and his team moved to Stillwater, Okla., for Blast Off Training. The summer was filled with Alumni Leadership Camps, and once the school year began, the team transitioned into Chapter Officer Leadership Training conferences, chapter visits and preparing for the state convention. Throughout the year, Myers learned discipline, humility and how to lead with purpose.
National Officer Journey
Being selected as Oklahoma’s National FFA Officer Candidate was an intense experience. Myers prepared nearly 300 hours for just 56 minutes in front of the Nominating Committee. The process was challenging, emotional and incredibly rewarding. It pushed him more than anything else he had done before.
Through this experience, Myers gained a deeper understanding of who he is and the type of leader he wants to become. As he looks ahead to his next year of service, his goal is to be the kind of national officer who inspires others and helps create positive change within the organization.
Competitions
The prepared public speaking leadership development event became the competition that impacted Myers the most. It pushed him outside of his comfort zone and taught him that growth often happens on the other side of vulnerability. The experience built his confidence and helped define him as a leader.
Competitions like these also prepare members for life beyond FFA. Whether speaking in front of a group or having important conversations, learning how to communicate effectively and think on the spot is one of the most valuable skills a leader can develop.
Piece of Advice
Myers often reflects on a story about a photographer who captured a powerful image during a major crisis. The photo gained worldwide recognition, but later the photographer struggled deeply with the reality of witnessing suffering and not stepping in to help in that moment.
That story raises an important question: Are you chasing achievement, or are you focused on making a real difference?
For Myers, the lesson is clear. Awards and recognition may fade, but the impact you make on people lasts. The real choice is not between success and failure, but between success and significance. Will you chase recognition, or will you choose to change someone’s life?
