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 | |
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Jacqueline Barnes Immediate Past Chair |
Renhill Staffing | Business |
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David Conover | Northwest State Community College | Higher Education |
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Jennifer Cumming | First Energy | Business |
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Lee Dahar Vice Chair |
IKORCC Regional Council of Carpenters | Workforce |
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Carl Dettmer | Owens Community College | Aspire |
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Charlotte Dymarkowski | Foundation Steel | Business |
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Annette Fought | HCR Manor Care | Business |
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Jack Hollister | The Employer's Association | Business |
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Dan Kline | Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 | Workforce |
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Jeremy Knisely | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services | Government and Economic Development |
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Nicole Langenderfer | ProMedica | Business |
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Joe Luzar Chair |
Mosser Construction | Business |
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Karyn McConnell | Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio | Workforce |
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Valerie Moffitt | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) | Government and Economic Development |
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Teresa Moore | LIUNA - Local 500 | Workforce |
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Debra Morris | Penta Career Center | Apire |
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Angela Nowak | Mercy Health | Business |
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Scott Potter | Black and White Transportation | Business |
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Michael Roelfsema | Opportunities for Ohioians with Disablilities | Government and Economic Development |
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Tonia Schoen | Owens Corning | Busienss |
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Sandy Simon | Toledo Public Schools | Workforce |
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Kris Smith | Myer-Hill-Lynch | Business |
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Kristy Valleroy Secretary |
Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center | Business |
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Tammy Van Riper | United Auto Workers | Workforce |
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Roslyn Wallace | Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) | Business |
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Tonia Saunders Executive Director |
Lucas County Department of Planning and Development |
 1 Government Center, Suite 800 Toledo, OH 43604-2259Call Us: 419-213-3300Fax Us: 419-213-6323Follow @WorkReady_Lucas |
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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