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
Ben Breese (Chair-Elect)
Madison-Kipp Corporation
Laura Cataldo
Baker Tilly US
Pam Christenson
Madison Gas & Electric
Kathy Cromey
The Little Potato Company
Paul Dietmann (Treasurer)
Compeer Financial
Jessica Fox
Aspirus Health
Cynthia Green
Madison Metropolitan School District
Mark Greene
Account Pilot
Tracey Griffith
Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin
Kevin Gundlach
South Central Federation of Labor
Randy Guttenberg
EUA
Steph Harrill Kyle
UW Credit Union
Todd Lassanske
QOC Innovation, T&T Consulting
Chuck Klein
UW Health
Jennifer Klein
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Pam Korth
Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation
Francis Langer (Past Chair)
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Barb LeDuc
Opportunities, Inc.
Ann McNeary (Secretary)
CWA Local 4671 and AFSCME Local 1871
Melissa Montey
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Division of Unemployment Insurance
Charles Poches
Gumz Farms
Lisa Pollard
Moraine Park Technical College
David J. Robinson
Brakebush Brothers, Inc.
Elizabeth Roddy (Chair)
Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin - Apprenticeship & Training Trust
Steve Salerno
Mount Horeb School District
Dave Shaw
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Job Service
Todd Spencer
Kruger Family Industries (KFI)
Michelle Szabrowicz
Forward Service Corporation
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