Our Staff
CARLY JORDAN (WEAVER)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carly has been leading the Idaho FFA Foundation as Executive Director since 2023. She secures financial resources and oversees their distribution through scholarships, grants, events, legacy gifts, endowments, and other programs that support FFA members, chapters, and advisors statewide.
Carly attended the University of Idaho, where she studied Agricultural Business and Marketing. She has deep roots with Idaho FFA, having been involved since 2011 as a member, serving in elected roles, attending state, regional, and national conferences, and participating in multiple Career Development Events.
Outside of work, Carly enjoys gardening, cooking, animals, and the outdoors. In her free time, you can find her camping, spending time with her loved ones, and chasing after her Brittany Spaniel pup, Scout. Carly is a fifth-generation Idahoan involved in production agriculture.
Amie Betzold
Programs Coordinator
Amie recently completed her degree in Agriculture Education at the University of Idaho and is now teaching full-time at Madison High School. Amie was very active in her local FFA chapter during her time in high school. She participated in multiple different FFA officer positions, and career/leadership development events throughout her time in FFA. In 2023, Amie worked diligently to earn her American FFA Degree.
Amie assists in managing the Foundation’s Scholarship Raffle and Gift of Blue programs, and helping with student scholarships and golf scrambles! As our Programs Coordinator, she enjoys building her networking and project management skills and giving a fresh perspective of a former Idaho FFA member and new agriculture educator.
Hannah Stolfus
Communications Intern
Hannah is a recent University of Idaho graduate in the field of Agriculture Science, Communication and Leadership. She is currently working on her master’s degree in agriculture communications. Growing up, Hannah participated in rodeo, rodeo queen competitions, Montana FFA, and more. She held several offices in FFA and participated in CDE and LDEs.
Hannah manages the Foundation’s social media accounts and assists with website design and other Foundation communications. As an intern, she is excited to build her communication skills and continue her involvement in the FFA organization.
2025-2026 Board of Trustees
Executive Committee:
Jerry Olson, Chairman
VP/Sr. Commercial Lending Officer
Zions Bank
Amy Smith, Vice Chair
Relationship Manager
AgWest Farm Credit
Holly Luna
Communications Manager
Amalgamated Sugar
LaChelle Bohner
Community Relations and Events Manager
Valley Wide Cooperative
Carly Jordan
Executive Director
Idaho FFA Foundation
Board Members:
Dr. Kasee Smith
Associate Professor
University of Idaho Department of Ag Education, Communications, and Leadership
Melissa Sherman
Executive Director
Idaho FFA Association
Chuck Radloff
Alumni Representative/Farmer
State FFA Alumni
Judy Woody
Business Owner/Farmer
Diamond W Farms
Kevin Barker
Notus High School Instructor
High Valley Consulting
Craig Lindquist
Realtor
Western Idaho Realty
Sid Freeman
Business Owner/Farmer
Sunny View Farms
Pat Dixon
Madison Junior High School Instructor
IATA Representative
Marc Beitia
American Falls High School Instructor
IATA Representative
Amy Nichols
Cambridge High School Instructor
IATA Representative
Christian Griffith
Branch Manager
D.L. Evans Bank
Stephen Parrott
Chief Financial Officer
Fort Boise Produce
Justin Patten
Director of Operations
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
Andrea Gumm
Public Affairs Manager
J.R. Simplot Company