The Student Government Association (SGA) of John Wood Community College recently elected officers for the 2025-2026 academic year
Jacob Davis, a graduate of Liberty High School, was elected by the JWCC student body as the College’s new Student Trustee. Davis is pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business with plans to transfer to a four-year university and eventually contribute to the agriculture industry. He recognizes the importance of his role as a liaison and student voice between SGA and the JWCC Board of Trustees, as well as supporting SGA initiatives with the Board. Davis is a recipient of the Trail Blazer Scholarship.
Brady Althoff, a graduate of Payson Seymour High School, will serve as SGA President. Althoff is pursuing an associate degree in agriculture and fire science at JWCC with long-term goals of becoming a farmer and firefighter. He looks forward to serving as a leader among his fellow Trail Blazers. Althoff is also a Trail Blazer Scholar recipient.
Lizzy Blickhan, a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was elected SGA Vice President. She will begin nursing school in the fall, working toward her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Blickhan is eager to make a difference in her future career and currently serves on JWCC’s Academic Standing Committee. She is also a Trail Blazer Scholarship recipient.
Colton Coats, a graduate of Bluffs High School, was selected as SGA Treasurer. He is currently completing his associate degree at JWCC and plans to transfer to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to pursue a career in civil engineering. Coats also serves as a student ambassador and is a Trail Blazer Scholar recipient.
Karlie Barry, a graduate of Camp Point Central High School, will serve as SGA Secretary. She is pursuing a degree in nursing and plans to become a travel nurse specializing in emergency care. After graduating from JWCC, she will continue her education by earning a BSN from Blessing-Rieman. Barry is the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship.
