SkillsUSA | Advisor Guide 41 Meet the Board of Directors SkillsUSA Massachusetts is guided by a distinguished Board of Directors representing education, business and industry, labor, alumni, technical committees, and student leadership from across the Commonwealth. Together, board members provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to support the mission and continued growth of the state association. Their experience and commitment help strengthen programs, expand opportunities for members, and ensure SkillsUSA Massachusetts continues to prepare students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members. Ernest F. Houle, M.Ed. Board President, At-Large Representative (Education) Superintendent, Assabet Valley RTHS Karen Maguire, Ed.D Board Vice President, At-Large Representative (Education) Superintendent, Tri-County RTHS Pamela Staney Board Secretary Education Committee Representative Bay Path Regional Technical High School Jil-Lyn Wonoski Board Treasurer, At-Large Representative (Sponsoring) Principal, JW Consultants BOARD MEMBERS Gregory Joint Sponsoring Committee Representative, Principal/ Architect, Kaestle Boos Associates Inc. (KBA) Brian Kelly Labor & Associations Committee Representative Director, HVAC Services, UA of Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs Brian Bentley At-Large Representative (Education) Superintendent, Diman Regional Technical HS Donna McMahon (Term Ends: 10/31) & Dr. Kristine Smith (Term Begins: 11/1) Annual Representation: Technical Committees Representative, Director, SkillsUSA Championships Amelia Vazquez State Executive Council Representative, State Treasurer, Greater Lawrence Technical High School Heidi Riccio, Ed.D MAVA Representative, Superintendent, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical HS Amy Perreault, Ed.D At-Large Representative (Education), Special Education Liaison, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Warley Williams, III At-Large Representative (Education), Principal, Diman RTHS Jacob Donnelly At-Large Representative (Sponsoring), Partner, Bain Capital Double Impact Cameron Ferguson At-Large Representative (Sponsoring) Business & Industry Liaison Mary Mills, CFM At-Large Representative (Sponsoring) IFMA - IFMA Pipeline Patience Noah At-Large Representative (Sponsoring) Agency Owner, Patience Noah Insurance LLC EX-OFFICIO & EMERITUS Don Erickson Ex-Officio | Non-Voting | MASS CTE Representative; Massachusetts CTE Association Rep. Brady McCarron Ex-Officio | Non-Voting | Alumni Representative, Alumni Association Advisor Sheila Herbert Board Member Emeritus, MAVA, retired Superintendent