SkillsUSA Kansas
A non-profit organization empowering students to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA Kansas
A non-profit organization empowering students to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA Kansas
A non-profit organization empowering students to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA Kansas Board of Directors

Rod Murphy
Business and Industry Representative, President
DEPCO Enterprises, LLC
"SkillsUSA provides numerous events and opportunities in which students and instructors can strengthen their career goals and add value to their future endeavors."

Craig Bennington
Business and Industry Representative
Textron Aviation

Zach Zimmerman
Business and Industry Representative
Spirit AeroSystems
"I have seen firsthand, in the workforce, the quality of talent that comes out of SkillsUSA."

Denver Mishler
Business, Industry, and Alumni Representative
Textron Aviation & Alumni Association
"I am passionate about SkillsUSA because in todays world we need skilled labor that can take supplies and build a quality functioning product with their hands, tools, and knowledge! The partnerships with SkillsUSA between schools, teachers, and businesses provide a stage for the up and coming talent to present themselves and show Kansas and the Nation what they can do and achieve."
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Dr. Vera Brown
Corporate Representative
Kansas Board of Regents

Eric Tincher
Corporate Representative
Kansas Board of Regents
"SkillsUSA is vital to the success of our state and our country. It's focus on helping young people develop the ability to see beyond their own private system and to recognize that they can be a part of something greater is inspiring!"

PJ Reilly
Administrative Representative,
Treasurer
Wichita Public Schools
"SkillsUSA connects student learning from the CTE classroom, to real work-force skills (technical and leadership) necessary for success."

Frank Avila
District 2 Representative
Manhattan Area Technical College

Kevin Bronson
District 3 Representative
Paola High School
"I believe that the spirit of this country is the hard working blue collar individuals. I feel that the technical skills education are not as well respected and want to help support them as much as I can."

Jeremy King
District 4 Representative
WSU Tech
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Butch Garst
District 5 Representative
Seward County Community College

Jeremiah Harmon
District 6 Representative
Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy
"I can't say 100% that SkillsUSA is why I am where I am, but I do know it made a difference. I want to ensure that other students have that same opportunity to explore their potential. My favorite saying is, "Not all beginners become experts, but all experts began as beginners." I want to give beginners a chance to become experts."
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Roy Shafer
District 7 Representative
Coffeyville Community College

Carey Keller
Alumni Representative, Secretary
Alumni Association
"SkillsUSA gives students the opportunity to showcase their trade and leadership skills and advance their lives through business and industry partnerships. I love seeing students and advisors passion for our CTSO."

Tori Magnett
Alumni Representative
Alumni Association
"SkillsUSA gave me a jump start on my career, and the leadership skills needed to succeed."

Kent Thomas
Alumni Representative
Alumni Association
"As a career teacher, I can say that there is nothing more satisfying than watching students "hit their strides" in their personal growth and professional development. Frequently, a student will enter the organization timid, unsure, and lacking self-confidence, and emerge a strong, career-oriented leader. We see this repeatedly in SkillsUSA."

Dr. Mark Johnson
Consultant
SkillsUSA Honorary Life Member
"SkillsUSA helped set my career on the national level. By serving as a National Officer, National Alumni Chair, National Board Member, and now National Honorary Life Member, it opened doors for me as a recognized Training Consultant across the United States and Canada. Without SkillsUSA, that never would have happened."
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Jillene Cunningham
Facilities Host Representative
Hutchinson Community College

Travis Riebel
Facilities Host Representative
Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy

Nathan McClanahan
Facilities Host Representative
Kansas State Fair Grounds
"SkillsUSA allows young professionals to gain first-hand experience with industry, trade associations and labor organizations. I love how SkillsUSA helps individuals showcase career and technical education."
2020 - 2021
Kansas Board of Directors
Becky Warren
Crystal Roberts, Kansas Board of Education
Eric Tincher, Kansas Board of Regents
Dr. Vera Brown, Kansas Board of Regents
Craig Bennington, Textron Aviation
Rod Murphy, DEPCO, LLC, President
Zach Zimmerman, Spirit AeroSystems
Becky Warren, Director
Jillene Cunningham, HCC Facilities Host Rep
Travis Riebel, HCTEA Facilities Host Rep
Nathan McClanahan, Kansas State Fairgrounds
Dr. Mark Johnson, Consultant
District 1 (NW)
District 2 (NC), Frank Avila, Manhattan Area Technical College
District 3 (NE), Kevin Bronson, Paola High School, Past President
District 4 (W), Jeremy King, WSU Tech
District 5 (SW), Butch Garst, Seward County Community College
District 6 (SC), Jeremiah Harmon, Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy
District 7 (SE), Roy Shafer, Coffeyville Community College
PJ Reilly, Wichita Public Schools Districts, Treasurer
Deb Hargrove, Alumni
Kent Thomas, Alumni
Tori Magnett, Alumni, Financial Officer
Carey Keller, Alumni, Secretary
Denver Mishler, Textron Aviation, Alumni
Kansas State Director
Becky Warren is a Public Service Executive serving as the SkillsUSA Kansas State Advisor since 2013.
Her role is to support the integration of Career Technical Student Organizations within the classroom, to provide teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and industry and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels. Becky supports Career Technical Educators as together they strive to support the Kansas Vision in leading the world in the success of each student.
Mrs. Warren earned an Associate in Arts in Elementary Education, then went on for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems and a Master Degree in Business Administration at Friends University.
Prior to working for the Kansas Department of Education, Becky spent thirteen years at Labette Community College serving in many roles such as, Adjunct Instructor, Perkins Coordinator, Research Specialist, and Project Assistant serving Business and Industry Partners. Before working at Labette Community College, Becky owned and ran her own business, “Country Cakes” for fifteen years.

The 2022 SkillsUSA Kansas Theme
The SkillsUSA Kansas Board of Directors is a select group of individuals, dedicated to making a different in the lives of students.
Our Goal is to ensure that every student can end 2022 "United as One"

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