NBEA Announces Cheryl Wiedmaier as President-Elect
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The National Business Education Association (NBEA) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Cheryl 
Wiedmaier, pictured, as President-Elect of the association. Her term as President-Elect will officially begin July 1, 2026, when Dr. Tom Mays assumes the presidency following the completion of Dr. Pamela Scott Bracey’s distinguished term as NBEA President. Dr. Wiedmaier brings more than four decades of experience in business education, career and technical education, higher education leadership, teacher preparation, and professional association service. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing business education and supporting educators at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Currently serving as Dean of Career Education at Arkansas State University–Beebe, Dr. Wiedmaier oversees numerous career and technical education programs while collaborating with educators, business leaders, and workforce partners to strengthen pathways for student success. Her career has also included leadership roles with the Arkansas Department of Education and faculty appointments at the University of Central Arkansas, University of South Carolina, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Missouri. Dr. Wiedmaier has been actively involved in NBEA and affiliated organizations for many years. She previously served as Technology Editor for the Business Education Forum, contributed to multiple NBEA yearbooks and research initiatives, and has presented extensively at national, regional, and state conferences. In 2021, she received the NBEA Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her contributions to the profession. In addition to her work with NBEA, Dr. Wiedmaier has held numerous leadership positions within the Southern Business Education Association, Arkansas Business Education Association, Delta Pi Epsilon, and other professional organizations dedicated to business and career education. “Dr. Wiedmaier’s experience, professionalism, and long-standing dedication to business education make her an outstanding addition to the leadership team of NBEA,” said Joe McClary, Executive Director of NBEA. “Her background in teacher preparation, educational technology, curriculum development, and career education aligns exceptionally well with the evolving needs of business educators nationwide.” As President-Elect, Dr. Wiedmaier will work closely with current and incoming association leadership to support NBEA’s mission of advancing business education through professional development, research, advocacy, and innovation. NBEA extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Pamela Scott Bracey for her leadership and service as President and looks forward to the continued leadership of Dr. Tom Mays as he assumes the presidency on July 1, 2026. About the National Business Education Association |