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The National Association of Workforce Boards Announces Incoming Board of Directors

  • Stacy Heit
  • September 30, 2024
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Consisting of 24 workforce industry leaders who will guide NAWB through the coming year, this announcement was made today during NAWB’s Annual Member Meeting.

NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little said,

“Having leaders from local, state, and national perspectives guiding our work here at NAWB is essential for our success in supporting local and state workforce development boards… I’m excited for this new cohort of directors to join the existing Board as they bring important local perspectives and experience to inform our strategic direction.”

Lisanne McNew, Chair of NAWB’s Board of Directors said,

“Amid challenging times, workforce development boards nationwide have continued their vital mission: helping job seekers gain new skills and find employment while connecting employers with qualified talent… We are inspired by the opportunity to support these boards via NAWB as they identify the skills needed for success in the evolving economy, leverage all available resources to expand access to education and training, and implement strategies that drive measurable outcomes and foster sustainable growth in the workforce system.”

Joining Chair McNew as Board officers are:

  • Vice Chair: Kathy Jewett
  • Past Chair: Jennifer Harris
  • Treasurer: Al Searles
  • Secretary: Melanie Flowers

Returning to the Board are:

  • Lewis Brown
  • Jaime Cruz
  • Karolyn Ellingson
  • Antwanye Ford
  • Jeffrey Frederick
  • Debra Giordano
  • Mark Guthrie
  • Kyla Guyette
  • Ryan Hundt
  • Lee Lambert
  • Randy Miller
  • Walter Simmons
  • Jennifer Wilson

New Board members include:

  • Carol Hylton, President & CEO, CareerSource Broward
  • Jesse McCree, CEO, SCPa Works

Additionally, McNew has appointed the following for one-year special purpose directorships:

  • Kevin Doyle, Wexford Strategies
  • Brian Holland, Sectigo
  • John Kutch, Trinity Health
  • Todd Nielsen, Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance

The new term will begin on Oct. 1, and the new members will be sworn in at the fall Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 17.

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