Board of Directors
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Board of Directors
Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
BUSINESS:
Amanda Jones, Community First Bank
Richard Bogert, The Bogert Group
Carlos Martinez, Dura-Shine Clean
Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Mary Mills, Bechtel National
Carol Moser, Greater Columbia Accountable Community Health
Melanie Olson, Lourdes Counseling Center
Alicia Perches, Tyson Foods
David Phongsa, Ninja Bistro
Todd Samuel, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/City University
Lynn Ramos-Braswell, Lineage Logistics
Karl Dye, Tri-City Development Council
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LABOR:
Michael Bossé, Central Washington Building & Construction Trades Council
Bob Legard, Central Washington Building & Construction Trades Council
Dennis Williamson, Electricians Union IBEW
Jim Smith, Southeast Washington Northwest Oregon Sheet Metal Training
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EDUCATION:
Michael Lee, Columbia Basin College
Kate McAteer, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
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GOVERNMENT:
Jamie Rasmussen, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Adolfo de LeĂłn, DSHS
Jennie Weber, Employment Security Department
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner James Beaver, Benton County
Commissioner Clint Didier, Franklin County
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chair - Todd Samuel
Vice Co-Chairs Representing Adult & Employer Linkage -
Adolfo de LeĂłn & Melanie Olson
Vice Chair Representing the Youth Committee - Dennis Williamson
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EX-OFFICIO:
Cinthia Alvarez, Columbia Basin College
Darryl Banks, Juvenile Justice Center
Paul Randall, TriTech