Congratulations to Cullen Watanuki, our 2025-2026 DECA CRVP!

Cullen with the newly elected Executive Officer team

Hey ILDECA, it’s Allen Xu and Rohan Kumar from the Illinois Rising Leader Team, here to congratulate Cullen Watanuki on being elected as DECA’s new Central Region Vice President!

Congratulations Cullen on being elected as DECA’s Central Region Vice President! Cullen’s hard work, leadership, and passion have truly paid off, and this moment is so well deserved. His time here in Illinois as Vice President of Leadership Development has been nothing short of remarkable, creating Leadership Council and the first-ever Rising Leader Team. He has inspired members across the Central Region with his dedication. We know he will represent us with pride, energy, and heart. His vision and voice will help shape the future of DECA—not just for today’s members, but for the leaders of tomorrow. We’re incredibly proud of Cullen and can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish in this role. Congratulations again, Cullen—you’ve made Illinois, and all of Central Region, proud!