State FFA Officers Biographies
2009-2010 New Jersey State FFA Executive Board
State President - Hanna Toft
Hanna is studying Marine Biology at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Her supervised agricultural experience program includes placement at a marina and research on the water quality of salt marshes. Hanna has served as chapter vice president and treasurer for Cape May Tech FFA. She was a National Finalist in the Agriscience Student of the Year program in 2007. In 2008, she served as the State FFA Treasurer and was recognized as the Outdoor Recreation State Proficiency Winner. Hanna enjoys surfing, snowboarding, fishing, and clamming. She hopes to become a marine scientist, become certified in teaching, and receive her boat captain’s license in the future. State Vice- President - Brianne Scholl
Brianne is attending County College of Morris with aspirations of transferring to Delaware Valley College for Agricultural Education. Her supervised agricultural experience included shadowing her agriculture teacher and teaching the introductory agricultural class at Hackettstown High School. Brianne has served as the Hackettstown FFA Chapter Vice President and Reporter. In 2008, she served as the State FFA Parliamentarian. In addition she has competed in the Livestock Judging, Floriculture, and Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Events. Brianne enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance. State Secretary - Jessica Voll
Jessica is attending Warren County Community College. Her supervised agricultural experience includes exploratory work in numerous fields of agriculture including Landscape Management, Wildlife and Game Management, and Floral Design. Jessica served as the Phillipsburg FFA Chapter Treasurer. She has competed in the Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event on both the state and national level. Jessica has also competed in Floriculture, Floral Design, Land Judging, and Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Events. Jessica enjoys softball and basketball. Jessica hopes to pursue a career in Agricultural Education.State Treasurer - Eric Nelson
Eric plans to attend Sussex County Community College with a future goal of transferring to Delaware Valley College to study Agricultural Education. His supervised agricultural experience program consists of placement experience at a local dairy farm and maintaining landscapes for his family and other relatives. Eric served as chapter President for Newton FFA. Eric enjoys being with his friends and hopes to become an agriculture teacher. State Reporter - Skylar Matthews
Skylar’s supervised agricultural experience involves working for his family tree service company. Skylar served his Woodstown FFA Chapter as both secretary and president. He has competed in Parliamentary Procedure, Creed, Poultry Judging, Quiz Bowl, and Portable Display Career Development Events. Skylar hopes to become an agricultural education teacher.State Sentinel - Allison Karr
Allison plans to double major at Rutgers University in Animal Science and Agricultural Education. She works at Brookline Kennels for her supervised agricultural experience, where she cares for, grooms and exercises small animals. Allison served Freehold FFA as both chapter vice president and junior advisor. Allison has competed in Fruit and Vegetable, 6-8 Minute Public Speaking, Team Demonstration, FFA Quiz Bowl and Creed Speaking Career Development Events. She has also competed nationally for a proficiency in Small Animal Care. Allison enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her friends. State FFA Executive Committee Chair - Keely Weinberger
Keely is attending Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Her supervised agricultural experience includes research on Prunus maritima, the Beach Plum. Keely recently served as the state secretary. Keely enjoys cross country running and swimming. Keely hopes to pursue a career as a conservation officer at a state or national park.State FFA Executive Committee - Annaliese Gancarz
Annaliese is studying Business Management at Burlington County College. Her supervised agricultural experience is in greenhouse production where she works at Robert Gancarz Farm and in Agricultural Sales where she works at Agway. Annaliese recently served as the state vice president. Annaliese is involved with her local volunteer fire company and enjoys kayaking. Annaliese plans a future career in the field of agriculture.State FFA Executive Committee - Mark Boyko
Mark is a landscape entrepreneur, which he became by developing his business as his supervised agricultural experience. Mark was named the 2007 State Star in Agribusiness. He recently received the State Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and the Landscape Management Proficiency Award. Mark recently served as the state reporter. Mark is a Rutgers Master Gardener as well as a member of his local fire department. Marks future plans include growing and fully establishing his landscaping business. State FFA Executive Committee - Gabrielle Ritzer
Gabrielle is studying at Brookdale Community College. She has worked in her family’s golden retriever breeding business for her supervised agricultural experience. Gabrielle recently served as state sentinel. Gabrielle values community service and enjoys working on art projects. Gabrielle’s future plans include working for the Environmental Protection Agency and owning a small organic farm.