Members of the Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus were honored for their efforts this year at the SkillsUSA Competition held in Hot Springs.
The Arkansas Tech – Ozark students competed against other universities in the state in more than 15 categories of competition. Seven students took home a first place finish and earned the right to compete in the national SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City in June.
The following is the complete list of students honored:
Gold Medalists:
- Automotive Refinishing Technology – Garrison DeArmond
- Computer Programming – David Smith
- Cosmetology – Sabra Odom
- HVACR – Justin Gatewood
- Technical Computer Applications – Levi Smith
- Web Design – Brandon Comer and Lisa Gattis
Silver Medalists:
- Auto Parts Specialists – Corey Podell
- Automotive Refinishing Technology – Hoyt Linthacum
- Automotive Service Technology – Robert Fox
- Collision Repair Technology – Brian White
- Cosmetology – Tasha Hall
- HVACR – Garry Sanders
- Job Interview – Tiffany Burke
- Prepared Speech – Elisa Floyd
- Web Design – Renee Harris and Amanda Drum
- Welding Fabrication – Trent Francia, Rich Mikich, and Nathanel Parrish
Bronze Medalists:
- Auto Parts Specialist – Tommy Haney
- Collision Repair Technology – Jerry Odom
- HVACR – James Francis – Bronze
- Technical Maintenance Applications – Ryan Harris
- Welding – Bruce Godfrey
4th Place:
- Auto Parts Specialists – Chase Haller
5th Place:
- Auto Parts Specialists – Corey Ledgrand
