South Dakota FFA State Officers & Ambassadors
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2026-2027 South Dakota FFA
State Ambassadors
Regan Lutter & Cordi Adams
Jackson Cammack
2026-2027 State President
Jackson Cammack is the son of Ryan and Kristi Cammack and brother of BayLee. Jackson attended and graduated from Sturgis Brown High School (SBHS) in Sturgis, SD. While attending SBHS, Jackson’s passion for agriculture grew tremendously through FFA. In his years of being involved in FFA, he served in various leadership roles including as a chapter officer three times and a district officer once, and competed in numerous contests such as agricultural broadcasting, marketing plan, agricultural issues, land and range judging and livestock evaluation. Outside of FFA, Jackson has been heavily involved in 4-H at the local,
county and state levels and currently serves as a State 4-H Ambassador. Showing cattle and goats through 4-H has been a large part of Jackson’s life. Outside the show ring, he has been an active participant in 4-H shooting sports, which allowed him to hone his archery skills and learn ethical hunting practices. Jackson grew up surrounded by the cattle industry and is actively working towards growing his own beef production business. He began this early on through his SAE project that focused on cow-calf production and backgrounding steers. Jackson’s favorite FFA memory is when his range judging team earned a trip to Oklahoma City for the National Land & Range Judging contest. This opportunity allowed him and his team to build on their skills and meet members and mentors from across the country. Jackson is very excited and honored to represent South Dakota FFA as he serves as the South Dakota FFA State President.
Aedan Klawonn
2026-2027 State Vice President
Aedan Klawonn is the daughter of Brant and Amanda Klawonn and the sister to Ainslie and Clayton Klawonn. Aedan graduated from Madison High School where she was involved in FFA, Student Council, National Honor Society, MHS Trap Shooting Team, and Marching and Concert band. Outside of school she was involved in her church youth group, All-State Band, SDSU Honor Band, South Dakota Junior Points Show Association, National 4-H Livestock Skillathon Team and National 4-H Horse Hippology Team in 2025, as well as participating in the Miss Prairie Village pageant, holding the title of Miss Prairie Village in 2025. She was also heavily involved in 4-H, showing horses, cattle, dogs, small animals, and several static project areas. She was a member of the Madison Central FFA Chapter for five years participating in numerous Leadership Development Events (LDEs) and Career Development Events (CDEs) such as Vet Science, Conduct of Chapter Meetings, Creed Speaking, Prepared Public Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, and Employment Skills. During her time in FFA, Aedan held leadership positions as chapter Sentinel in 2023–2024, chapter and District 2 Treasurer in 2024-2025, and chapter President in 2025–2026. Her favorite FFA memory was attending West River Leadership Retreat. Aedan will be attending South Dakota State University to major in Animal Science for pre-vet. After earning her undergraduate degree, she plans to apply to vet school at Minnesota State. Aedan hopes to become a large-animal veterinarian, specializing in cattle production medicine. Aedan proudly serves as the 2026-2027 State FFA Vice-President.
Get to Know the State Officers & Ambassadors
Ava Couser
2026-2027 State Treasurer
Ellie Storm
2026-2027 State Secretary
Ellie Storm is the daughter of Patrick and Kendra Storm, sister of Ben and Johannah Storm. Ellie grew up near Piedmont, South Dakota, and went to high school at Sturgis Brown. She played volleyball for 8 years, and in High School she was a member of YLT, NHS, and Leo’s Club. The contests that Ellie participated in were Creed Speaking, Marketing Plan, Ag Issues, Range Plant ID, Food Science, and Land and Range judging which has become her passion. Ellie’s favorite FFA memory was her trip to Oklahoma National Land and Range Judging when she spent a week near Oklahoma City growing her knowledge in range and making memories with her teammates. In Sturgis, she served a year as the chapter treasurer and two years as the chapter president. During her junior year, she served as the District V president. Ellie started her agricultural journey in high school when she began FFA and her SAE. She incubates chicks and ducks, and she practices animal husbandry with her Hereford Heifer. Furthering her education at South Dakota State University, Ellie will explore fields in rangeland management and mental health studies. She is excited for what her future holds, and looks forward to give back to the organization that has brought her to where she is today through making connections and helping others find their passions. Ellie proudly serves as the 2026-2027 South Dakota FFA State Secretary.
Lorick Pirlet
2026-2027 State Reporter
Lorick Pirlet is the son of Reid Pirlet and Julie Strande and the brother to Trinity and Alec Pirlet. Lorick grew up on an acreage outside of Lake Preston where he graduated from Lake Preston High School in 2026. During high school Lorick was involved in activities such as FFA, Golf, Basketball as a player and coach, Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Choir, Show Choir, One-Act-Play, Educators Rising, FCA, National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Student Council, Son of the American Legion, and Boys State. During his time in FFA Lorick has competed in Land Judging, Parliamentary Procedure, Employability Skills, and Milk Quality. Lorick also served as his chapter’s Sentinel in 2024-2025 and the President in 2025-2026. Lorick also served as the District 2 Student Advisor in 2024-2025. Lorick’s favorite memory in FFA is going to National Convention twice, where he had the opportunity to explore his interests and meet so many new people. Lorick also enjoyed serving as a District Officer as he was able to learn more about FFA and meet many new people. Lorick is excited to meet so many members from across our state and share his passion for agriculture and FFA throughout his year of service. In the fall, Lorick will be attending South Dakota State University to major in Agricultural Education with the hope of becoming an Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor here in South Dakota. Lorick proudly serves as the 2026-2027 South Dakota FFA State Reporter.
Regan Lutter
2026-2027 State Ambassador
Ava Couser is the daughter of Patrick and Lori Couser and the sister of Amber, Adam, Alex, and Allyson Couser. Ava was born and raised in Brookings, SD where she was involved in FFA, 4-H, South Dakota National Guard Youth Council, softball, basketball side-line cheer, and National Honor Society. Ava graduated from Brookings High School where she was heavily involved in the Brookings FFA Chapter for four years. As a member of the chapter she competed in various Leadership Development Events (LDEs) consisting of Creed Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, and Agricultural Communications. In the fall she enjoyed participating in the Career Development Event (CDE) Dairy Cattle Judging and Evaluation. Throughout those four years Ava served on three Chapter Officer teams and was fortunate enough to serve as the District II President from 2024-2025. In her free time she enjoys working on her family acreage. In the summer and fall she helps maintain her family's pumpkin patch, The Great Pumpkin Patch. Ava will be attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Dairy Manufacturing. She hopes to cultivate relationships with community and FFA members this coming year as she proudly serves as the 2026-2027 South Dakota State FFA Treasurer.
Andy Pruitt
2026-2027 State Sentinel
Andrew (Andy) Pruitt is the son of David and Audrey Pruitt and brother of David Alexander and Austin Pruitt. Andy graduated high school from Belle Fourche, SD where he was involved with FFA, Musical, Youth Leadership Team, Spanish Club, and served as class president for four years. Outside of school Andy has been heavily involved with his church, Butte County Teen Court, as well as other local community service projects. Throughout his FFA career Andy was involved as a chapter officer, and through multiple competitions including ag sales, employment skills, and ag business management, and through his food processing SAE. Andy’s favorite memory in FFA was his trip to the 2025 National Convention where he met so many new people. His goal for the next year is to empower members to be passionate about FFA and agriculture, and to show them that there is no shame in loving what you do, and doing what you love. Andy will be attending South Dakota State University for Ag Business with an emphasis in accounting. Andy proudly serves as the 2026-2027 South Dakota FFA State Sentinel.
Cordi Adams
2026-2027 State Ambassador