Board of Directors

The Association for Career and Technical Education® is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. It’s our mission to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce. Read more about our history and structure.



ACTE Leadership

ACTE’s leadership is a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the members of the Association in an annual election. Board officers include the president, president-elect and past-president, as well as a representative from each Division and Region and a Finance Chair. Board Directors are one representative from each of ACTE’s Divisions and Regions. The executive director is an ex-officio member of the Board. Standing committees are appointed by the Board.

ACTE Presidents

Scott Stone

Scott Stone

President
Chaney Mosley

Chaney Mosley

President-Elect
Brian Law

Brian Law

Past President

Board of Directors

Eric Ripley

Eric Ripley

Administration Division Vice President
Robert Torres

Robert Torres

Agricultural Education Division Vice President
Sean Crevier

Sean Crevier

Business Education Division Vice President
Richelle Downey

Richelle Downey

Engineering & Technology Education Division Vice President
Katy Blatnick-Gagne

Katy Blatnick-Gagne

Family & Consumer Sciences Education Division Vice President
Teresa "Gibby" Gibbons

Teresa "Gibby" Gibbons

Counseling & Career Development Division Vice President
Holly Strand-Rysgaard

Holly Strand-Rysgaard

Health Science Education Division Vice President
Susan Leon

Susan Leon

New & Related Services Division Vice President
Kristina Ropos

Kristina Ropos

Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education Division Vice President
Danny Camden

Danny Camden

Trade & Industrial Education Division Vice President
Jan Jardine

Jan Jardine

Work-based Learning Division Vice President
Carrie Scheiderer

Carrie Scheiderer

Region I Vice President
Beth Parks

Beth Parks

Region II Vice President
Brandon Russell

Brandon Russell

Region III Vice President
Ross White

Ross White

Region IV Vice President
Shani Watkins

Shani Watkins

Region V Vice President
LeAnn Curry

LeAnn Curry

Executive Director/Secretary & Treasurer