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
Chief of Staff
Jason Scales, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
Missy Wilson
Executive Office Liaison
Lolita Johnson
Human Resources Manager
Ricardo Romanillos, Ed.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
Dawn Murphy
Chief Financial Officer
Office of Administration and Finance
Kim Graham
Director, Administration and Finance
Roxanne Hodge
Senior Customer Service Representative
Sandy Mueller
Accounting Manager
Office of Business Partnerships and Development
Julie Dufour
Associate Director,
TECHSPO and Development
Jody Felski
Development Manager
Hilary Legge
Data Stewardship Manager
Office of Communications
Thomas Kercheval
Director
Karen Kitzel
Associate Director, Communications
Jane DeShong Short
Senior Manager,
Public Relations/Communications
Craig Moore
Senior Manager,
Web and Technology
Scott Price
Design and Digital Communications Manager
Devin Goodman
Program Manager,
Digital Experience
Brooke Gatchell
Social Media Specialist
Office of Conference, Meeting and Event Management
Courtney Ferrell
Director
Office of Member and Chapter Development
Taryn Erminio
Associate Director,
Leadership Initiatives
Michelle Martinez
Senior Manager of State Association Professional Development
Karolina Belen
Senior Manager,
Professional Development
Sara Cobb
Program Manager,
Student Leadership Initiatives
Laura Rauch
Program Specialist
Office of Membership and State Support
Marcia Strickland
Director
Darren Gibson
Program Director,
State Association Support
Patty Duncan
Senior Manager, Member Services
Megan Flinn
Program Manager,
Member Engagement
Lauri Domer
Program Manager,
Customer Care Team
Payten Gallatin
Program Manager,
Customer Care Team
Chelsea Robinson
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Taylor Weaver
Program Specialist, Customer Care Team
Office of the SkillsUSA Championships
Brandon Hudson, Ed.D.
Director
Dennis Peaton
Associate Director
Pamela Sieffert
Program Director, Workplace Learning Experiences
Tracy Whitehead
Program Manager
