Executive Staff
Tyler Thompson
President
Tyler Thompson is a Junior at Fort Hays State University majoring in Information Networking and Telecommunications, with an emphasis in Information Assurance. He has been involved in numerous organizations and committees at the University-level and previously served as the Vice President of Student Government Association. Tyler has a variety of interests outside of the classroom, including international relations, marketing, national security, and network defense. Since 2004, he has been published over 200 times by major technology websites, edited a book, and served as Editor-in-Chief of PCMech.com, managing an international staff of over a dozen technology experts.
Tyler enjoys reading and writing about politics at the state and national level as well as national security issues. View Tyler's portfolio
Alex Hendee
Vice President
Alex Hendee is a Sophomore at Fort Hays State University from Roeland Park, Kansas; Alex attended Shawnee Mission North High School. He is a Political Science major with an emphasis in Legal Studies. Alex is a member of the FHSU Cross Country and Track teams, when not at meets or practices he enjoys reading.
Andrew Dempewolf
Legislative Affairs Director
Andrew Dempewolf is a Junior at Fort Hays State University, majoring in Elementary Education. Andrew is a life-long Kansan and plans to continue to live in Northwest Kansas after graduation, which creates a concern for the betterment of the State of Kansas. Before attending FHSU, he was a graduate of Decatur Community High School which is located in Oberlin, Kansas. While in Oberlin, Andrew was involved in many oragizations including, 4-H for 12 years, and Decatur Tomorrow which specializes in the long-term well-being of the Decatur County area. Since coming to FHSU, he has been apart of various organizations and committees, including the FHSU College Republicans, Student Government Association, the Tiger Tots Task Force, and was a student representative on the College of Education's Council of Preparation of Teachers and School Personnel.
In his free time, Andrew's interests are numerous and diverse. He also enjoys running, keeping up with politics, and playing frisbee golf with friends. On campus, he enjoys speaking with professors and working for the interests of the students.
Nikki Wessel
Administrative Assistant
Trisha Goetz
Treasurer
Trisha Goetz is a Sophomore at Fort Hays State University, majoring in CPA Accounting and Finance. After college, Trish intends to reside in Kansas while working as an accountant. Before attending FHSU, she graduated from Hoxie High School in Hoxie, KS. At FHSU, Trish is involved in numerous organizations and committees including SGA, Accounting Club, Finance Club, the Sustainability Committee, Tiger CLAWS, the McMindes Hall Council, and RHA. Trish is also a Resident Assistant at McMindes Hall.
In her spare time, Trish enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and working on her family farm.