DECA at Sandia High School

Chapter Leadership

Meet the faces of DECA Leadership at Sandia High School

Meet Our DECA Leadership: We're more than students; we're a dynamic community driven by our passion for marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Collaboration and diversity fuel our innovation as we pioneer new paths in our fields. Many of us also mentor the next generation, while all of us actively engage with the world through competitions, service, and education. Join us in our mission to be the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow at DECA.

DECA Advisors

James Palmer, MAED

james.palmer@aps.edu | C5-C7

Mr. Palmer enters the Sandia DECA program for his first year in 2024/5, Palmer comes to Sandia with a wealth of experience in career technical education, and general education. Gaining his master's in education from Lindenwood University in Missouri, Palmer has experience teaching various courses such as yearbook, newspaper, computer science, desktop publishing, and more all contributing towards his skills in marketing, management, finance, and hospitality. Palmer previously advised both DECA and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapters in MO.

Ryan Albritton, MBA

ryan.albritton@aps.edu | C6-C8

Mr. Albritton, an alumni of the Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico also joins the Sandia DECA program for his first year in 2024/5. As a master's graduate with his Master's of Business Administration, Albritton comes to Sandia with esteemed experience formerly teaching mathematics in the Albuquerque Metro Area. Albritton remains committed to supporting the Sandia High School community by also contributing to both the boys' basketball programs, the football program, and of course the DECA program.