true02/25/2026 10:00:52 AMMiddleton’s SkillsUSA Success Takes Him to the CapitolJim Pillen and Dr. Brian Maher stand together posing for a photo in the capitol. In the center, Nathan Middleton, holds a framed "Commissioner's Recognition" award certificate.Nathan Middleton accepts the Commissioner's Recognition from Jim Pillen, left, and Dr. Brian Maher.Jim Pillen and Dr. Brian Maher stand together posing for a photo in the capitol. In the center, Nathan Middleton, holds a framed "Commissioner's Recognition" award certificate.Nathan Middleton participated in SkillsUSA while he was in high school. He competed in welding, which he found an interest in at his after-school job in Alliance.Precision MachiningRecognitionSkillsUSA