Association Directors

Empowering Future Leaders: SkillsUSA State Association Directors

Overview

SkillsUSA state association directors are responsible for overseeing all school chapters within their state or territory. They ensure that the SkillsUSA program is being implemented effectively, providing students with the necessary skills and training to succeed in their chosen career fields. They empower students and educators to excel through hands-on skill competitions, leadership opportunities and professional development.

Association directors also plan and execute exciting state conferences and special events, providing a platform for students to showcase their skills and talents while connecting them with industry leaders and potential employers. They are instrumental in shaping the future of career and technical education in their state or territory, and their role is vital in the success of the SkillsUSA program nationwide. Interested in learning more about SkillsUSA opportunities in your state or territory? Find and contact your association director through the information below.

ALASKA

SkillsUSA Alaska

ARIZONA

Daniel Kelly

CALIFORNIA

Clay Mitchell

COLORADO

Miki Gann

CONNECTICUT

Heidi Griffen

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Carleather Ponder

FLORIDA

Jessica Graber

GEORGIA (College/Postsecondary)

Tjazha Mazhani

GEORGIA (High School)

Jordan Sewell

HAWAII

Leisha Bento

KANSAS

Becky Warren

LOUISIANA (College/Postsecondary)

Damian Glover

LOUISIANA (High School)

Jeremy Boudreaux

MAINE

Harold L. Casey Jr.

MASSACHUSETTS

Karen Ward

MICHIGAN

Danielle West

MISSISSIPPI (College/Postsecondary)

Kimberly Jones

MISSISSIPPI (High School)

Nichole T. Williams

NEW HAMPSHIRE

SkillsUSA New Hampshire

NEW JERSEY

Ralph Starace

NEW YORK (College/Postsecondary)

Craig Clark

NEW YORK (High School)

Midge McCloskey

NORTH CAROLINA

Paul Heidepriem

NORTH DAKOTA

Tracy Becker

PENNSYLVANIA

Dodie Amigh

PUERTO RICO

Victor L. Nieves

RHODE ISLAND

Joshua Klemp

SOUTH CAROLINA

Joe Chapman

TENNESSEE (College/Postsecondary)

Daphne Brown

TENNESSEE (High School)

Ashley Acuff

TEXAS (College/Postsecondary)

Crystal Latham-Alford

TEXAS (High School)

Crystal Latham-Alford

VERMONT

Linda Randall

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Anton Doos

VIRGINIA

Joyce Price

WASHINGTON (College/Postsecondary)

Rick Aguilar

WASHINGTON (High School)

Karmen Warner

WEST VIRGINIA

Melissa Wilkinson

WISCONSIN (College/Postsecondary)

Mike Berry

WISCONSIN (High School)

Jake Mihm