Scott Stump is honored to serve as the chief executive officer of the National FFA Organization and Foundation. He is excited to lead FFA’s efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Prior to this role, Stump served as assistant secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education within the United States Department of Education. Prior to assuming this role, Scott served as chief operating officer with Vivayic, Inc. a learning solutions provider devoted to helping individuals, organizations and corporations succeed.

Stump received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University. He began his career teaching agricultural education and biology at Manchester High School in North Central Indiana. Before coming to Colorado, he worked for the National FFA Organization managing the National Officer team and the National FFA Convention.

Stump lives on a small ranch in Stoneham, Colorado, with his wife Denise and three children: Brady, Ross and Emma. As a father, Scott is proud that all three children are products of FFA and career and technical education.