Champions at Work!

SkillsUSA Minnesota is governed by a board of directors. The board is made up of business and industry members, as well as representatives from secondary and postsecondary institutions. In addition, two ex-officio members serve: a representative of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and a representative of Minnesota State (MinnState).

Brandi Bjorklund

Brandi Bjorklund

High School SPED Work Experience Coordinator/ STMA 18-21 Transition Program-Saint Michael
Albertville School District

Peter Szybatka

Peter Szybatka

Automotive Mechanic; Heavy Duty Truck Instructor
Dakota County Technical College

Travis Hetteen

Travis Hetteen

Business & Industry Representative
Knife River

Paul Starke

Paul Starke

Business & Industry Representative
Reliable Plus (a Lube-Tech Company)

Jason Bruns

Jason Bruns

Treasurer
Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence

Brady Lockwood

Brady Lockwood

Co-Chair
RSG-Refrigerated Solutions Group

Tom Hillstead

Tom Hillstead

Postsecondary Educational Representative
Co-Chair
Saint Paul College

Tim Barrett

Tim Barrett

Ex-Officio
Minnesota Department of Education

Sherri Randt

Sherri Randt

Postsecondary Educational Representative
Alexandria Technical & Community College

David Fuller-Rueschman

David Fuller-Rueschman

Secondary Educational Representative
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District

Lisa Simon

Lisa Simon

Secretary
Riverland Community College

Tom Smith

Tom Smith

Secondary Educational Representative
Sebeka Public Schools

Prospective Board Members

Interested in becoming a board member? Download Board of Directors Candidate Information to learn more about becoming a Board Member.

Board Candidate Application

By-Laws

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