Overview
Members of SkillsUSA’s national staff showcase a wide variety of talents, but they all have at least two things in common: a passion for SkillsUSA’s mission and a commitment to its success. This dedicated and dynamic group of professionals works closely with all our stakeholders to ensure that SkillsUSA is providing the best possible services, resources and experiences. We’re here for you!
Staff Directory
Office of the Executive Director
Chelle Travis
Executive Director
Contact me for:
Strategic Plan
Board of Directors
Advocacy
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Gayle Silvey
Deputy Executive Director
Contact me for:
Strategic Partnerships
National Initiatives
Membership Growth
Chapter Engagement
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Ricardo Romanillos, Ed.D.
Associate Deputy Executive Director
Contact me for:
Internal Operations
Membership Growth
Research and Impact Evaluation
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Missy Wilson
Executive Office Liaison
Contact me for:
Executive Director Scheduling
Executive Office Operations
Executive Office Inquiries
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Tyler Carraway
Director of Technology & Digital Platforms
Contact me for:
Information Technology
Digital Ecosystem
IT Compliance and Security
Technology Integrations
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Lolita Johnson
Human Resources Manager
Contact me for:
Recruitment
Employee Relations
Compensation and Benefits Administration
HR Policies
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Office of Administration and Finance
Dawn Murphy
Director
Contact me for:
Finance
Accounting
Risk Management
Enterprise Operations
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Sandy Mueller
Accounting Manager
Contact me for:
Account Receivables
Membership Invoices
State Director support
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Jeremy Zetak
Accounting and Finance Coordinator
Contact me for:
Accounts Receivable Accounting
Maintenance of Vendor Accounts
Point of Contact for Finance
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Office of Business Partnerships and Development
Lori Randle
Senior Director
Contact me for:
Partnerships/Grants
Support of WorldSkills USA
Workforce Development
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Cathy Arrington
Director
Contact me for:
Strategic Partnerships
Workforce Development
Corporate Foundations
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Julie Dufour
Associate Director, TECHSPO and Development
Contact me for:
TECHSPO
Marketing & Promotional Opportunities
Business Partnerships
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Hilary Legge
Data Stewardship Manager
Contact me for:
Invoicing
Acknowledgements
Official Partner Recognition
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Cate Eldredge
Development Manager
Contact me for:
Corporate Partnerships
Talent Pipeline
Corporate Employee Giving
Programming Partnerships
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Office of Conference, Meeting and Event Management
Courtney Ferrell
Director
Contact me for:
Conferences
Meetings
Events
NLSC
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Office of Marketing and Communications
Clare Briner, Ed.D.
Director
Contact me for:
Campaigns
Brand Management
Public and Media Relations
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Craig Moore
Senior Manager, Web and Technology
Contact me for:
Websites
Email Campaigns
Podcasts
Event Photography
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Nicolette Devlin
Senior Manager, Marketing and Project Coordination
Contact me for:
Marketing Strategy
Campaign Management
Project Coordination
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Devin Goodman
Program Manager, Digital and Brand Experience
Contact me for:
Event Creative and Production
Printed Products
Branding Strategy
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Kelley Wheeler
Graphic Design Manager
Contact me for:
Design
Brand
Contracted Designers
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Brooke Gatchell
Social Media Specialist
Contact me for:
Social Media
Content Creation
Event Coverage
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Office of Member and Chapter Development
Ashley Brown
Director
Contact me for:
Student Programs
Work-Based Learning
Professional Development
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Sylvia Phillips
Senior Manager, Chapter Development Initiatives
Contact me for:
Student Recognition
National Signing Day
Middle School Programs
Service Learning
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Christopher Anderson
Senior Manager, Professional Development
Contact me for:
Advisor Professional Development
Advisor of the Year
Facilitator Team
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Dan Kelly
Program Manager, Student Leadership Initiatives
Contact me for:
National Officers
State Officer Continuum
WLTI
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Jordan Sewell
Program Manager, Work-Based Learning
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Pathful
Immersive Experiences
Work-Based Learning Competitions
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Amanda Crawley
Program Manager, Work-Based Learning
Contact me for:
Work-Based Learning
Talent Pipeline
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Eve Pike
Program Manager, Chapter Development Initiatives
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Week
Program of Work
Chapter Excellence
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Mary Kavan
Program Manager, Member Engagement
Contact me for:
Leverage
WLTI
Advisor of the Year
LEARN at NLSC
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Office of Membership and State Support
Marcia Strickland
Director
Contact me for:
Membership Strategy Initiatives
Member Services
Membership Strategy
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Darren Gibson
Program Director, State Association Support
Contact me for:
State Associations
State Association Event Management
State Association Program Management
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Payten Gallatin
Senior Manager, Member Services
Contact me for:
Primary State Association Contact
Membership Registration System
Conference Registration
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Taylor Weaver
Senior Manager, Customer Care Team
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Store
Pathful and Absorb
Membership Registration
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Valerie Brewer
Program Specialist
Contact me for:
Absorb LMS
Career Essentials
Chapter Development
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Taylor Mason
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Contact me for:
Total Participation Plan
Career Essentials Invoices
Customer Support
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Chelsea Robinson
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Contact me for:
New Advisor Onboarding
Chapter Membership Management
Conference Registration
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Amalie Rosales
Agent, Customer Care Team
Contact me for:
Member Support
Advisor Support
Partner Support
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Office of Workforce Development
Brandon Hudson, Ed.D.
Director
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Championships
Workforce Development Initiatives
Quality Non-Degree Credentials (Industry Certifications)
WorldSkills
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Dennis Peaton Jr.
Associate Director
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Championships
SkillsUSA Championships Event
Logistics Coordination
In-Kind Contributions
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Tracy Whitehead
Senior Program Manager
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Championships
SkillsUSA Championships State Support
NLSC Volunteer Opportunities
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Lauri Domer
Program Specialist, SkillsUSA Championships
Contact me for:
SkillsUSA Championships
National Education Team
National Courtesy Corp
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