Designation: Mechatronics

Derek Summers

Representing the United States at WorldSkills in Mechatronics WorldSkills competitor Derek Summers says the 2024 Mechatronics competition will allow him to “experience different cultures in an exciting and competitive environment.” Summers will compete with team member Gabriel Eady. Summers represented SkillsUSA Tennessee at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships and won a gold medal in Mechatronics. He…
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Gabriel Eady

  Representing the United States at WorldSkills in Mechatronics WorldSkills competitor Gabriel Eady says the 2024 Mechatronics competition will allow him to see “how the skills I have acquired measure up against the best from across the globe.” Eady will compete with team member Derek Summers. Eady represented SkillsUSA Tennessee at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships…
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Joshua Whittington

Before becoming a professor, Joshua Whittington developed and co-authored the first Mechatronics program in the state of Georgia. After the success of this program, THINC College and Career Academy requested his expertise in their Mechatronics department. Currently, he works for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. “To be selected as an expert is an opportunity to give…
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Curt Love

Representing the United States at WorldSkills in Mechatronics Curt Love discovered his skill in mechatronics in college, but it wasn’t love at first program. “Initially, I didn’t really understand or enjoy this part of my classes. But eventually I became fascinated!” Curt lives for the feeling of accomplishment that comes with seeing a machine work…
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Ryan Hittepole

Representing the United States at WorldSkills in Mechatronics While taking an electronics elective course in high school, Ryan discovered his passion and natural knack for mechatronics. “The aspect that I most enjoy is having a problem, and then logically and methodically finding and implementing a solution to it.” Ryan first got involved with SkillsUSA in…
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