Promoting a prosperous community by providing a progressive workforce system
Meet our Board
Empowering Our Community Through Career Development and Workforce Training
Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council is dedicated to empowering our community by providing exceptional workforce resources and support. Join us in building a brighter future through skills training, career development, and meaningful employment opportunities.
BUSINESS:
Alicia Perches, Tyson Foods
Amanda Jones, Community First Bank
Jason Jansky, Central Plateau Cleanup Company
Karl Dye, Tri-City Development Council
Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Ramos-Braswell, Gesa Credit Union
Sheila Erickson, Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care
Sonny Virakpanyou, Sonar Insights
Todd Samuel, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/City University
Megan McCary, Northwest CPA Group, PLLC
Amelia Kittson, KIE Supply
OPEN: 04/30/2025
LABOR:
Geoff Arends, IBEW 112-NECA Electrical J.A.T.C.
Andrew Cook, Southeast Washington Northeast Oregon J.A.T.C.
OPEN: 03/31/2025
OPEN: 03/31/2025
EDUCATION:
Michael Lee, Columbia Basin College
Kate McAteer, Washington State University - Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT:
Jessica Rusch, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Adolfo de León, Department of Social and Health Services
John Dickson, Employment Security Department
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Will McKay, Benton County
Commissioner Clint Didier, Franklin County
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Board Chair - Todd Samuel
Vice Chair - Adolfo de Leon
Treasurer - Amanda Jones
Secretary - Lynn Ramos-Braswell
At-Large Franklin County - Andrew Cook
At-Large Benton County - Megan McCary
EX-OFFICIO:
Cinthia Alvarez, Columbia Basin College
Sheila Davidson, Juvenile Justice Center
Paul Randall, Tri-Tech Skills Center
Jamie Turner-Ohl, Providence