Region I
Jim Maynard
Parkside High School
Salisbury, Md.

Our Region I Advisor of the year is an HVAC instructor at Parkside High School in Salisbury, Md. In his 15 years of teaching and as the SkillsUSA advisor his contributions to students and the school are numerous. He has been active at the local, state and national levels. But what really sets him apart from others is his genuine care for each student’s success, whether in the classroom or with SkillsUSA.

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Region II
Paul Elder
Harris County High School
Hamilton, Ga.

Our Region II Advisor of the Year has spent 30 years advancing not only SkillsUSA, but also his students on the regional, state and national levels. Holding the honor of Superior Chapter in Georgia, he has produced state and national officers as well as nearly 100 national competition medalists. He challenges students to achieve more than they thought possible and encourages leadership development within his chapter. From Harris County High School in Hamilton, Ga.

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Region III
Thomas Renninger
Sentinel High School
Tiffin, Ohio

Lighting up his classes and SkillsUSA for 14 years, this electrical trades instructor is our Region III Advisor of the Year. He holds many local, state and national honors and holds the respect of students and teachers alike at Sentinel High School in Tiffin, Ohio. It has been said that his presence, whether intentionally or unintentionally, positively influences all those who come in contact with him, especially his students.

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Region IV
Jennifer Leff
Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
Chaska, Minn.

Our Region IV Advisor of the Year is truly a product of SkillsUSA. She can totally identify with her students because she was once in their shoes as a SkillsUSA member and national competitor. She now teaches graphics at the same school where she was once a high school student: Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative in Chaska, Minnesota. She is an involved advisor who has won awards for her dedication and innovative approach to her students and local industry. She is a role model for all students on her campus.

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Region V
John Crosby
Lassen High School
Susanville, Calif.

Lassen High School in Susanville, California, is home to our Region V Advisor of the Year. It has been said of him that he is a proven leader, a man of vision, a valued mentor and a friend of uncommon dedication to his students, fellow instructors and advisors. In his nearly 30 years in education, his SkillsUSA and instructional honors are too many to begin mentioning. But one thing remains at the center: his desire to see students excel and strive for their goals.

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