Experts

Technical experts from business and industry help train and prepare the WorldSkills USA team.

Photo of Mike Elder

Hometown: Pittsburg, Kan.
Expertise: Automobile Technology

James Redd

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Expertise: Car Painting

Alden “JR” Colvin

Hometown: Reedsburg, Wis.
Expertise: CNC Milling

Greg Beachey

Hometown: Silt, Colo.
Expertise: Cooking

Tom Wozniak

Hometown: Lake Mills, Wis.
Expertise: Heavy Vehicle Technology

Joshua Whittington

Hometown: Omega, Ga.
Expertise: Mechatronics

Robert Hahn

Hometown: Union, N.J.
Expertise: Plumbing and Heating

Sheila Hyde

Hometown: Richardson, Texas
Expertise: Restaurant Service

Ray Connolly

Hometown: Cedar Hill, Mo.
Expertise: Welding