California Board of
Directors
Meet the Board
SkillsUSA California's board of directors, composed of experienced individuals from various industry sectors, is dedicated to our mission. Elected by fellow board members, they guide our organization, ensuring its stability and supporting our members. They play a pivotal role in shaping the future for both SkillsUSA California and the students we serve.
Dedicated to the Mission
SkillsUSA California has been experiencing exponential growth, from 4,000 to over 55,000 members within the last decade! We serve students in all CTE programs at middle school, high school, and college postsecondary levels. We are proud to have a team of highly qualified business/industry professionals and educators passionate about the next generation of California's workforce serving on our Board of Directors.
Organization Representatives
State Director
Staff
SkillsUSA California
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State Assistant Director
Staff
SkillsUSA California
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State Advisor
Staff
California Department of Education
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Industry Representatives
Engineering & Architecture
John Peros
Past Chair
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Education Administration
Don Black
Board Secretary
Western Electrical Contractors Association
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Transportation Technology & Education
Tracy Kilby
Vice-Chair
WyoTech
Manufacturing & Product Development
Kathy Looman
Member
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Transportation
Maylan Newton
Member
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Building Trades and Construction
Desiree Ashmun
Member
Swinerton
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Electrical Construction
Leslie Schlaegel
Member
Royal Electric
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Education Representatives
Member-at-Large/Education
David Earhart
Chair
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center
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Member-at-Large/Education
Erin Hodson
Member
Kern High Regional Occupational Center
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State Advisor of the Year
Jennifer Hunt
Member
Granite Hills High School​
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State Officer Representative
Cameron Sladek
Academy of Careers and Exploration