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.

Will Pierce - Contest Chairman. Long time SkillsUSA-er. After serving 8 years in the US Marine Corps, he owned a successful contracting business before transitioning into higher education. He worked at SLCC for 5 years managing technical programs, was at Davis Tech for 6 years, and is now at Southwest Tech in Southern Utah. He has a Bachelor’s in Workforce Education, a Master’s in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership.

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 Crofts, Officer Team Advisor - Curt and his wife Emily have 4 kids, three princes and 1 princess. Curt has self described himself as a thinker, creator, organizer, award-wining troublemaker, incurable food enthusiast, BBQ practitioner, want-to-be travel enthusiast, and student of the world. We are excited about everything that he is bringing to the SkillsUSA Utah Organization.

Patrick Thompson, Officer Team Advisor - Pat is a SkillsUSA Alumni and a previous Student Officer. He has an impressive Military and Medical Career and has a lot to offer the SkillsUSA Utah Organization. He has a beautiful wife and kids and is excited to help students achieve success in industry and hone their Leadership Skills.

Angelee Day, Assistant to the State Director - Angie has been a member of the State Staff since 2015. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Southern Utah University and loves helping students have opportunities to gain industry experience. She has an amazing husband, three spectacular kids, and is passionate and excited about what SkillsUSA Utah can do for Education and Industry.

Top Row: State Director-Richard Wittwer, Contest Chairman-Will Pierce, Accountant-Jennifer Streker
Bottom Row: Officer Team Advisors: Curt Crofts and Patrick Thompson, Assistant to the State Director-Angelee Day

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