Designation: Car Painting

James Redd

James Redd believes the WorldSkills competition will show competitors that hard work and dedication really does pay off, and competing will be a lifelong source of pride. James says that he doesn’t believe there is a shortage in skilled laborers, just not enough patience or mentoring of novice tradesmen. He believes the veteran laborer must…
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Dylan Wertz

Representing the United States at WorldSkills in Car Painting Having been passionate about cars his whole life, Dylan Wertz obtained his passion for car painting through countless hours of practice with his high school collision repair teacher, Carl Rusch. “Mr. Rusch was a mentor in my life whose dedication to put in extra time with…
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