We will deliver innovative workforce solutions to businesses and job seekers to accelerate regional economic growth and individual prosperity.
Our region will have economic prosperity through a diverse, trained, career-ready workforce that addresses the current and future needs of individuals and businesses.
The Lucas County Workforce Development Board oversees workforce programs in the county in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act passed by the United States Congress in 2014. Comprised of members representing business, workforce organizations (including labor), education and training, government and economic development, and other community members, the board provides direction and guidance for programs benefiting individuals and businesses.
Please follow this link to access past agendas and minutes. Workforce Development Board policies can be found online.
| Name | Organization | Designation | Term Expiration | |
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Jacqueline Barnes Immediate Past Chair |
Renhill Staffing | Business | October 2020 |
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David Conover | Northwest State Community College | Higher Education | October 2019 |
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Jennifer Cumming | First Energy | Business | October 2019 |
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Lee Dahar Vice Chair |
IKORCC Regional Council of Carpenters | Workforce | October 2019 |
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Carl Dettmer | Owens Community College | Aspire | October 2020 |
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Charlotte Dymarkowski | Foundation Steel | Business | October 2020 |
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Annette Fought | HCR Manor Care | Business | October 2019 |
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Jack Hollister | The Employer's Association | Business |
October 2019 |
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Dan Kline | Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 | Workforce | October 2019 |
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Jeremy Knisely | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services | Government and Economic Development | October 2019 |
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Nicole Langenderfer | ProMedica | Business | October 2020 |
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Joe Luzar Chair |
Mosser Construction | Business | October 2019 |
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Karyn McConnell | Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio | Workforce | October 2020 |
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Michelle McDougall | Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities | Government and Economic Development | October 2020 |
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Valerie Moffitt | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) | Government and Economic Development | October 2020 |
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Teresa Moore | LIUNA - Local 500 | Workforce | October 2020 |
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Debra Morris | Penta Career Center | Apire | October 2020 |
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Angela Nowak | Mercy Health | Business | October 2020 |
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Scott Potter | Black and White Transportation | Business | October 2020 |
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Tonia Schoen | Owens Corning | Business | October 2019 |
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Sandy Simon | Toledo Public Schools | Workforce | October 2019 |
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Kris Smith | Myer-Hill-Lynch | Business | October 2019 |
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Kristy Valleroy Secretary |
Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center | Business | October 2019 |
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Tammy Van Riper | United Auto Workers | Workforce | October 2020 |
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Roslyn Wallace | Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) | Business | October 2019 |
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Tonia Saunders Executive Director |
Lucas County Department of Planning and Development |
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“Lucas County’s Department of Planning and Development’s involvement with American Frame has made our process of finding qualified candidates easier and has also lowered our costs associated with a new hire. Any question we may have, I can count on their staff to help. The agency is a valued partner to our organization and an asset to the community.”
- Dana Dunbar CEO/CFO American Frame
“This program means a great deal to the community and to help others push themselves into something better.”
- Paula Cartlidge
“I didn't think the certificate was going to be beneficial but it definitely was. I was able to obtain a good paying job with excellent benefits by adding the certification to my resume. Under normal circumstances the position I obtained is filled by temporary employees or employees that are already in the company but because of the certification I was hired directly by the company without having to go through a temp service.”
- Celeste Simmons