Nikki Mark
SkillsUSA State Director
Lake Area Technical College
1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD 57201
The Team Behind South Dakota SkillsUSA
South Dakota SkillsUSA Staff & Board of Directors
A state director based at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown leads day-to-day operations. Our Board of Directors pairs South Dakota educators with industry partners to keep South Dakota SkillsUSA aligned with the state's real workforce needs.
State Director
Board of Directors
Andy Rossow
Board President
Lake Area Technical College
Welding Instructor
Board Member since 2018
State Conference & Contest Committee
Alyssa Walker
Board Secretary · Industry Partner
Masaba Inc
HR Specialist / Recruiter
Board Member since November 2023
State Conference & Contest Committee
Alanna Amrhein
Industry Partner
Crenlo
Human Resource Generalist
Board Member since 2026
Business Partnerships & Development Committee
Troy Barry
Western Dakota Technical College
Welding Instructor — Lead Advisor
Board Member since October 2017
State Conference & Contest Committee
John Geiman
Western Dakota Technical College
Computer Science Program Director
Board Member since August 2023
State Conference & Events Committee
Jason Merritt
Southeast Technical College
Dean of Trades Programs
Board Member since September 2025
State Conference & Contest Committee
Lynard Stelley
Southeast Technical College
Welding Instructor
Board Member since September 2024
State Conference & Contest Committee
Todd Gannon
Tea Area High School
Welding Teacher
Board Member since December 2024
Business Partnerships & Development Committee
Brandon Bohle
Industry Partner
Interstates
Systems Analyst
Board Member since August 2021
Business Partnerships & Development Committee
Brent Bartels
Industry Partner
Snap-On Corporation
Educational Tool Sales
Board Member since August 2024
Business Partnerships & Development Committee
Todd Wendt
Industry Partner
Northern Hills Paint
Owner
Board Member since September 2023
Business Partnerships & Development Committee
Tracia Rentsch
South Dakota Department of Education
South Dakota CTE
Northeast Regional Representative
Board Member since September 2022
Marketing & Recruitment Committee