MEET YOUR SKILLSUSA UTAH STATE STAFF

Richard Wittwer, State Director. Richard has 38+ years Teaching and Industry Experience in Automotive Technology, and has been involved in SkillsUSA just as long. Basically, if it's broke, he can fix it. He has been married for 40 years, has 4 married kids, and 11 grand-kids. He is passionate about the opportunities that SkillsUSA can open up for Students and always has their best interest at heart.

Savannah Whitney- Executive Assistant. Savannah loves interior design and photography. She and her husband have 2 adorable dogs and 2 crazy cats. She has been involved with SkillsUSA since 2012, as a student member, national competitor, and now a state staff member. She is looking forward to working with the awesome members of SkillsUSA Utah!

Jared Massic- Contest Chairman. Jared Massic grew up in Northeast Ohio, and is the youngest of 9 kids. He has been teaching Welding at Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork since 2009. Jared also taught night classes for welding at MTEC for 7 years, from 2012 to 2018. He has a Minor in Manufacturing Engineering, a Bachelors in Technology and Engineering Education, and a Masters in Technology, all from BYU. Jared has been married to his sweetheart Khristen since 2008 and they currently have 3 children. Jared loves to see the growth and possibilities from all his students as they participate in SkillsUSA.

Jennifer Streker – State Staff Financial Officer. Long time SkillsUSA-er. 21+ years working in technical education as a Program Director at the Ogden-Weber Tech College. She has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. She is married to a wonderful man and has three grown children, one grandson and two dogs. She loves to see youth people get excited about their goals for their future.

Curt and Emily Crofts - Officer Team Advisors. Curt and Emily have 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 spoiled little girl. They live in St. George and love spending time outdoors. They are self described foodies who love to try different foods and love to cook as well. They love the opportunity to work with the state officers.

Madi Whitney- Officer Team Consultant

Top Row: State Director-Richard Wittwer,  Executive Assistant- Savannah Whitney, Contest Chairman- Jared Massic, Accountant-Jennifer Streker, 
​​Bottom Row:  Officer Team Advisors- Curt Crofts and Emily Crofts,   Officer Team Consultant- Madi Whitney, 

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