Staff 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 Structure
Office of the Executive Director
Chelle Travis
Executive Director
Gayle Silvey
Deputy Executive Director
Missy Wilson
Executive Office Liaison
Tyler Carraway
Director of Technology & Digital Platforms
Lolita Johnson
Human Resources Manager
Ricardo Romanillos, Ed.D.
Chief Impact Officer
Dawn Murphy
Chief Financial Officer
Office of Administration and Finance
Roxanne Hodge
Senior Administrative Specialist
Sandy Mueller
Accounting Manager
Office of Business Partnerships and Development
Lori Randle
Senior Director
Julie Dufour
Associate Director, TECHSPO and Development
Hilary Legge
Data Stewardship Manager
Cate Eldredge
Development Manager
Office of Conference, Meeting and Event Management
Courtney Ferrell
Director
Office of Marketing and Communications
Karen Kitzel
Associate Director
Jane DeShong Short
Senior Manager, Public Relations/Communications
Craig Moore
Senior Manager, Web and Technology
Devin Goodman
Program Manager, Digital Experience
Kelley Wheeler
Graphic Design Manager
Brooke Gatchell
Social Media Specialist
Office of Member and Chapter Development
Sylvia Phillips
Senior Manager, Chapter Development Initiatives
Christopher Anderson
Senior Manager, Professional Development
Sara Cobb, ACNP
Program Manager, Student Leadership Initiatives
Dan Kelly
Program Manager, Student Leadership Initiatives
Jordan Sewell
Program Manager, Work-Based Learning
Amanda Crawley
Program Manager, Work-Based Learning
Eve Pike
Program Manager, Chapter Development Initiatives
Office of Membership and State Support
Marcia Strickland
Director
Darren Gibson
Program Director, State Association Support
Payten Gallatin
Senior Manager, Customer Care Team
Valerie Brewer
Program Specialist
Taylor Mason
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Chelsea Robinson
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Taylor Weaver
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Amalie Rosales
Agent, Customer Care Team
Office of Workforce Development
Brandon Hudson, Ed.D.
Director
Dennis Peaton Jr.
Associate Director
Tracy Whitehead
Senior Program Manager
Lauri Domer
Program Specialist, SkillsUSA Championships
