California Board of
Directors
Meet the Board
SkillsUSA California's board of directors, composed of experienced individuals from various sectors, is dedicated to our mission. Elected by fellow board members, they guide our organization, ensuring its stability and providing support to our members, playing 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 45,000 members within the last decade! We serve students in many skilled trades at middle school, high school, and college postsecondary levels. We are proud to have a team of highly qualified business and industry professionals passionate about the next generation of California's workforce serving on our Board of Directors.
Orgnaization Representatives
State Director
Staff
SkillsUSA California/CDE
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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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Alumni & Friends
OPEN
Staff
SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association
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Industry Representatives
Engineering & Architecture
John Peros
Chair
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Education Administration
Don Black
Board Secretary
Western Electrical Contractors Association
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Manufacturing & Product Development
Kathy Looman
Past Chair
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Automotive and 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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Automotive Technolgy & Education
Tracy Kilby
Member
WyoTech
Education Representatives
Member-at-Large/Education
David Earhart
Vice-Chair
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center
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Member-at-Large/Education
Erin Hodson
Board Treasurer
Kern High Regional Occupational Center
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State Advisor of the Year
Monica Perez
Member
Coachella Valley High School​
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State Officer Representative
Cooper Kias
Reedley College