Board of Directors
We’re led by a board of directors elected to represent the diverse group involved with workforce and economic development issues and challenges. Our board is comprised of experts in workforce development, economic development, training, education, public policy, human resources, business management and strategic development. The members bring their expertise and target investments to effectively align the needs of job seekers and employers. Our focus on collaboration drives well-rounded, strategic solutions for a better local economy.
Board Members
Todd Kearney
Board Chair
IncredibleBank
Ben Breese
Teel Plastics
Melanie Bruins
Mercury Marine
Laura Cataldo
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Pam Christenson
Madison Gas & Electric
Thomas Cox
Sauk County Development Corporation
Kathy Cromey
The Little Potato Company
Jessica Fox
Aspirus Health
Mark Greene
WPS
Adam Gifford
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7
Elizabeth Roddy
Chair-Elect
Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin – Apprenticeship & Training Trust
Cynthia Green
Madison Metropolitan School District
Kevin Gundlach
South Central Federation of Labor
Randy Guttenberg
Waunakee Community School District
T. Lindsay Jones
Foremost Buildings, Inc.
Chuck Klein
UW Health
Jennifer Klein
State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Pam Korth
Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation
Paul Dietmann
Treasurer
Compeer Financial
Francis Langer
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Barb LeDuc
Opportunities, Inc.
Melissa Montey
State of Wisconsin Division of Unemployment Insurance
Charles Poches
Gumz Farms
Lisa Pollard
Moraine Park Technical College
David J. Robinson
Brakebush Brothers, Inc.
Dave Shaw
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Job Service
Michelle Szabrowic
Forward Service Corporation
Ann McNeary
Secretary
United Way of Dane County,
South Central Federation of Labor
Shawn Tessman
Dane County Department of Human Services
Mark Thomas, Jr.
Madison College
Calvin White Eagle
Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison
Bryan Woodhouse
Madison College Foundation