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 3 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. 27 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, five grandkids and one dog. She loves to see young 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.

Natalie Johnson - Communications Manager. Natalie began her teaching career 27 years ago as a middle school Art teacher. A few years later, she moved to Australia. She taught Art, Food & Consumer Science, and Career & Enterprise in Brisbane, Northern Territory, and Perth. Thirteen years later, she moved back to Utah. After raising three kids, she wanted another adventure, teaching Art and Technology classes at Monument Valley High School in the Navajo Nation. Best job ever!! She is also a member of Hope Street Fellow. She received her BA at Southern Utah University, MEd at the University of Queensland (Australia), and she’s currently working on a second Master of Education in Education Policy at Southern Utah University.

Top Row: State Director-Richard Wittwer,  Executive Secretary- Savannah Whitney, Contest Chairman- Jared Massic, 
​​Bottom Row:  Accountant-Jennifer Streker, Officer Team Advisors- Curt Crofts and Emily Crofts, Communications Manager- Natalie Johnson

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