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
Craig Bennington
Business and Industry Representative, Treasurer
Textron Aviation
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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
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Christopher Stevens
Business and Industry Representative
Viavi Solutions
"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!"
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Mac Loucks
District 2 Representative
Salina Area Technical College
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Jeremy King
District 4 Representative
WSU Tech
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VACANT
District 5 Representative
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Jeremiah Harmon
District 6 Representative
Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy
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"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."
Roy Shafer
District 7 Representative
Coffeyville Community College
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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
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Travis Riebel
Facilities Host Representative
Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy
2022 - 2023
Kansas Board of Directors
Becky Warren
Crystal Roberts, Kansas Board of Regents
Dr. Vera Brown, Kansas Board of Regents
Craig Bennington, Textron Aviation
Rod Murphy, DEPCO, LLC, President
Zach Zimmerman, Spirit AeroSystems
Christopher Stevens, Viavi Solutions
Zach Collins, Snap-on
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Becky Warren, Director
Jillene Cunningham, HCC Facilities Host Rep
Nathan McClanahan, Kansas State Fairgrounds
Dr. Mark Johnson, Consultant
District 1 (NW)
District 2 (NC), Mac Loucks, Salina Area Technical College
District 3 (NE), Kevin Bronson, Tonganoxie High School
District 4 (W), Jeremy King, WSU Tech
District 5 (SW),
District 6 (SC), Jeremiah Harmon, Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy
District 7 (SE), Roy Shafer, Coffeyville Community College
Travis Riebel, Hutchinson Career Technical Education Academy
Deb Hargrove, Alumni
Kent Thomas, Alumni
Tori Magnett, Alumni
Carey Keller, Alumni and Secretary
Denver Mishler, Alumni and Business Industry, Textron Aviation
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 2023 SkillsUSA Kansas Theme
The SkillsUSA Kansas Board of Directors is a select group of individuals, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students.
Our goal is to ensure that every student can end 2023 "Our Time is Now"
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