Washington, D.C. | October 2, 2025 – Earlier this week, it was shared with National Association of Workforce Boards’ members that after careful consideration, Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO, has resigned for personal reasons, effective immediately.

Under his leadership, NAWB increased membership, elevated the voices of workforce leaders across the country, and maintained a strong presence on Capitol Hill. The NAWB Board of Directors and staff are grateful for Brad’s dedicated service to the association and to the national network of workforce boards over the past two years.

The Board of Directors has appointed Erica Greeley as Acting CEO. Erica served as NAWB’s Executive Vice President and has demonstrated a strong commitment to NAWB’s vision, mission, and community. She will lead the staff with the full support of the Board as the organization continues to advance its mission.

During the organization’s Annual Member meeting this week, NAWB announced the officers and members of its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, consisting of workforce industry leaders from across the country who will guide NAWB in the year ahead.

“Strong, engaged leadership is the foundation of our ability to support and advocate for local workforce development boards nationwide,” said Acting CEO Erica Greeley. “This year’s Board represents a wide spectrum of expertise and perspectives, and I’m eager to work together with them as we continue to drive innovation and impact across the workforce system at this critical time.”

Board Officers:
Chair: Al Searles, Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, North Carolina
Vice Chair: Melanie Flowers, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Texas
Treasurer: Randy Miller, Allrite Home & Remodeling (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), Wisconsin
Secretary: Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association, Michigan

Directors elected to additional terms:
2nd term: Melanie Flowers, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Texas
3rd term: Jennifer Harris, Lake County Workforce Development Board, Illinois

Directors elected to 1st term:
Kevin Doyle, CareerSource Northeast Florida
Karolyn Ellingson, BCW Counties WDA, Ohio
Brian Holland, Capital Area Workforce Development Board, North Carolina
Kim Parker-Llarenas, Willamette Workforce Partnership, Oregon

Special Purpose Director Appointments:
John Kutch, Trinity Health, North Dakota
Randy Miller (above)
Todd Nielsen, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Board, Colorado

Chair Al Searles added, “Workforce development boards are at the heart of connecting job seekers to opportunity and ensuring businesses can thrive with the talent they need. I’m honored to serve as Chair and look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members to elevate the voice of workforce leaders across the country.”