Dan Vogt, field director for Missouri, and Darel Martin, field director for Illinois, were named Field Director of the Year for fiscal year 2025-2026. "Both Dan's and Darel's dedication and commitment to the responsibilities of a field director have played a key role in their successes," said VP of Field Operations Russ Austad. "They are both valuable members of our team, and I have no doubt they will continue to accomplish great things for years to come."

Mississippi Field Director Brian Kittrell was awarded WTU's Pathfinder Award for fiscal year 2025-2026. "This is the third consecutive year that Brian has received this award which is a testament to his hard work and dedication to our organization and our mission," said VP of Field Operations Jonathan Meacham. "We are lucky to have Brian as part of the team, and we look forward to seeing his continued success in the future."

"Congratulations to Dan, Darel, and Brian. We are fortunate to have such a great group of field directors," notes WTU Executive Director Chris Konop. "Winning these awards is never an easy feat—every field director does an incredible job with their chapters."