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
Melanie Bruins
Mercury Marine
Laura Cataldo
(Past Chair) Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Pam Christenson
(Secretary) Madison Gas & Electric
Thomas Cox
Sauk County Development Corporation
Kathy Cromey
The Little Potato Company
Paul Dietmann
(Treasurer) Compeer Financial
Michelle Eilbes
ZOLL Medical Corporation
Jessica Fox
Aspirus Health
Kevin Gundlach
South Central Federation of Labor
Randy Guttenberg
Waunakee Community School District
T. Lindsay Jones
Foremost Buildings, Inc.
Todd Kearney
IncredibleBank
Chuck Klein
UW Health
Jennifer Klein
State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Pam Korth
Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation
Francis Langer
(Chair) Nestlé Purina PetCare
Barb LeDuc
Opportunities, Inc.
Margaret Leitinger
DI & Associates d/b/a Spherion
Ann McNeary
United Way of Dane County and the South Central Federation of Labor
Melissa Montey
State of Wisconsin Division of Unemployment Insurance
Eric Peterson
Portage Municipal Airport
Charles Poches
Gumz Farms
Lisa Pollard
Moraine Park Technical College
David J. Robinson
Brakebush Brothers, Inc.
Elizabeth Roddy
Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin - Apprenticeship & Training Trust
Dave Shaw
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Job Service
Shawn Tessman
Dane County Department of Human Services
Jac Weitzel
Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin
Calvin White Eagle
Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison
Bryan Woodhouse
Madison College