Maryland DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
Maryland DECA
Why DECA? DECA is more than a Business and Marketing Club, DECA helps students realize their interests and helps students set goals for their future. Through activities, learning of skills and competitive events students research and learn about their own interests as well as making connections to other club members. Making real world connections to businesses and learn how to be successful. We hope that you join us and Grow with Maryland DECA and take your Dreams to "Get the Edge".
SCDC Information and Registration​
SCDC is only a few short weeks away! Registration closes on Wednesday, February 8th! Written Events are due by Saturday, February 11th and Testing is taking place at your school sites February 15-21st. Plans are coming together for an exciting opportunity for so many DECA Maryland Members and we want YOU to join us! Please visit our Competition and Events Page to learn more about it!
If you are interested in being a Judge, Exhibitor or Workshop Speaker, please reach out to us.
Quick Links to Help Your Club Grow
Learn Who We Are
Ted Thompson has been in the education sector for 21 years and has a record of accomplishments in positions ranging from teacher to school district administrator. Ted is committed to urban districts and continues to research trends to understand leadership actions and system behavior to support growth in student achievement.
Kim Gustin, State Charter Advisor. She has a BS degree in Operations Management and M.Ed. degree in Educational Multimedia from California Polytechnic University Pomona. She has been in education for 21 years and currently teaches Computer Science at Richard Montgomery High School.
Rachel Wang is a rising senior at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville MD. She was previously the 21-22 VP of Chapter Development.
She is interested in continuing that work by reaching out to grow Maryland DECA for this term.
If you have any questions or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Club Affiliations
Maryland DECA is a Charted High School Association of National DECA. We do not have affiliation with any Maryland Collegiate individuals or chapters. Any Maryland University or College who wishes to be associated with DECA will need to apply to National DECA for an independent chapter. Please contact National DECA for further information.