SkillsUSA Ohio
State Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Robert Kornack
Board President
Assistant Director Trade & Industry at Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
As you meet Robert Kornack, President of the Board of Directors for SkillsUSA Ohio, you will be impressed with his authenticity, level of commitment to his family and career, as well as his passion for public service. Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Robert relocated to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Business Economics, subsequently in 2022, he earned his MBA from Youngstown State University.
Upon graduation from High School, Robert began an apprenticeship at Gulu Electric and received three promotions, ultimately fulfilling the role of Training Director. “I was always good with my hands and strong in leadership skills but decided in 2018 that I wanted to redirect my career to public service, so that I could impact others through policy change, support those less fortunate, and advocate for inclusivity. Therefore, in March 2018, Robert was hired as an Intern at The Accountability Office of The Ohio Department of Education. One year later, he was promoted to The Education Program Specialist Office of Career Technology and currently, Robert is the Assistant Director of Career Technical Education at The Ohio Department of Education.
Serving on the Executive Board of SkillsUSA Ohio allows Robert the opportunity to provide advice and discuss strategic planning with Jackie Walker, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Ohio. Together their focus is to encourage students to enter skilled trades, to provide professional development and leadership opportunities, to facilitate competitive events, and to celebrate the success of the Student Members. “We are intentional about aligning competitions to industry standards as well as to the standards of The Ohio Department of Education. Our model is sustainable and we have grown the number of industry partnerships while growing the number of SkillsUSA Ohio Board Members. We are proud to say that all Board Members are engaged and dedicated to the Mission.”
Jon Ranly
CEM, Director of Business Development
Area Energy & Electric Inc.
In his role with Area Energy & Electric, Inc., Jon has hired Skilled Trades apprentices through various career centers in the state for the past 12 years. He is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and a Certified Energy Manager with expertise in Industrial Facilities and processes.
Jon’s passion for the skilled trades began at a young age, working with family members in support of their construction and carpentry businesses in Minster, Ohio. He is a U.S. Army Veteran, having served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He graduated from The Ohio State University following his time in the military.
Elissa Heal
Sentinel Director
Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Center
Elissa has been actively involved with SkillsUSA for the past eighteen years and has served on the board of directors for the past year. She has been employed with Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers in Fremont Ohio, for the past twenty four years; four as an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor, two as a career based intervention coordinator, and the last eighteen as a career tech building and central office administrator. Elissa is a member of the Ohio Career Tech Administrators Executive Board and SkillsUSA Ohio state staff overseeing all the leadership competitions: Elissa lives in Bellevue, Ohio with her husband Joe. She is a country girl at heart and has spent her entire life around agriculture. She is passionate about volunteering, giving to charitable causes, jogging and spending time with family and friends.
Board of Directors
Kenny Hall
Columbus Collision Education Group
Stuart Cowan
Ohio Homebuilders Association
Stuart has been a SkillsUSA Ohio Board of Director member since 2018. He has been a custom builder and designer for 40 years. Serving as an ambassador the the Home Builders Association throughout his career. He is also a Member of Executive Board for Greater Cincinnati HBA from 1993 to 1997, President of GCHBA since 1995, Member of Executive Board for Ohio Home Builders Association from 2009 to 2013, President of OHBA 2010 and a Life Membership on the Board of Directors of NAHB. Stuart is a Recipient of 2011 Garson-McDaniel Memorial Award from OHBA , 2012 Presidential Citation from OHBA and the 2013 Advocate of the Year Award from GCHBA.
Scott Wludyga
Superintendent
Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus (A-Tech)
Scott Wludyga is the superintendent of the Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus (A-Tech). He joined the SkillsUSA Ohio Board in 2025, representing the Ohio Association of Career Tech Superintendents (OACTS).
Scott started his career in Education in 2005 as a Multimedia instructor at A-Tech, after working more than a decade in the television industry. His students actively participated in SkillsUSA and earned numerous medals at the SkillsUSA State Championships. They advanced to the SkillsUSA National Conference four times.
Scott moved into administration at A-Tech in 2018, and was named superintendent in 2020. He has a strong appreciation for Career Technical Education after working construction with his dad’s business as a teenager, and now seeing the impact CTE and SkillsUSA can have in helping students create a path to success.
Andrea (Lucke) deStefano
REALTOR® in the Greater Cincinnati area
Andrea (Lucke) deStefano brings more than 25 years of experience in the real estate and homebuilding industries to her role on the Ohio SkillsUSA Board. A lifelong advocate for the skilled trades, Andrea is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to pursue rewarding careers in construction and related fields.
Andrea is a leading REALTOR® in the Greater Cincinnati area, specializing in new home construction and residential resale properties. Her career began in her family’s multi-generational business, Robert Lucke Homes, where she worked alongside her father and brother, Bob and Scott Lucke. That experience instilled in her a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, mentorship, and the value of trade-based education.
A respected industry leader, Andrea served as President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati in 2008 and has testified before the U.S. Congress on industry best practices—demonstrating her commitment to advancing both the homebuilding profession and workforce development.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Andrea is deeply involved in her community. She runs her family’s annual golf outing, which provides scholarships for students entering the skilled trades in the Cincinnati area. She also served her time on the Dragonfly Foundation Gala Committee, helping raise funds to support children and families affected by cancer.
Through her leadership, advocacy, and hands-on support of trade education, Andrea continues to champion the next generation of Ohio’s skilled workforce.
Keith Blalock
Andy Boff
Director- Maintenance Initiatives
Penske