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 annually. Board officers include the president, president-elect and past-president, as well as a representative from each Division and Region. The executive director is an ex-officio member of the Board. Standing committees are appointed by the Board.
ACTE Presidents
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Brandon RussellPresident |
Michael CulwellPresident-Elect |
Robert TorresPast President |
Board of Directors
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Sandra AdamsAdministration Division |
Lavyne RadaAgricultural Education |
Jonathan WalkerBusiness Education Division |
Krista PaulCTE For All Division
Vice President |
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Brooke KuschCounseling & Career Development
Division Vice President |
Ashley AdamsEngineering & Technology |
Karin DavisFamily & Consumer Sciences
Education Division Vice President |
LaDonna SelvidgeHealth Science Education
Division Vice President |
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Rich TrinkwalderNew & Related Services Division
Vice President |
Shawn FreiePostsecondary, Adult & Career
Education Division Vice President |
Josephine WolfeTrade & Industrial Education
Division Vice President |
Jan JardineWork-based Learning Division
Vice President |
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Michael HerreraRegion I Vice President
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Dustin Davis-AustinRegion II Vice President
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Martin HanleyRegion III Vice President
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Michael OgasRegion IV Vice President
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Craig StatuckiRegion V Vice President
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LeAnn CurryExecutive Director/
Secretary & Treasurer |




















