West Michigan Works! is currently seeking qualified applicants for appointment to our regional workforce board. WMW Staff will be collecting Workforce Board applications for the November 1, 2021 – October 31, 2023, terms of office. Applications are being accepted for the following sectors:
Business (12), Community-Based Organization (2), Higher Ed (1), Adult Ed (1), Organized Labor/Employee Rep (1), Labor (1) and Public Assistance Agencies (PA 491) (1).
Applications and letters of support are due by Friday, July 30, 2021. Applications will be reviewed by a Nominating Committee assigned by the Executive Committee. Applications will be presented to the Executive Committee and ACSET Governing Board for final approval.
| Mark Bergsma, Chair Berends Hendricks Stuit |
Paul David Grand Rapids Foam Technologies |
Bill Pink Grand Rapids Community College |
| Heather Gluszewski, Vice Chair Haworth |
Jay Dunwell Wolverine Coil Spring |
Val Putnam Ottawa Area ISD |
| Jessica Babcock Suburban Inns |
Jim Edmonson Muskegon Area First |
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga Muskegon Community College |
| Nora Balgoyen ITC Holdings, Inc |
Jim Fisher Second Act, LLC |
Michelle Seigo Department of Health & Human Services Ionia/Montcalm |
| Ryan Bennett West MI Plumbers and Fitters |
Kiesha Guy Goodwill Industries of West Michigan |
Samantha Semrau Kendrick Plastics |
| Randy Boss Ottawa Kent Insurance |
Jennifer Heinzman Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Alliance |
Dave Smith The Employers’ Association |
| Norm Brady Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. West Michigan Chapter |
Mike Helsel Ventra |
Dan TenHoopen Heart of West Michigan United Way, Labor Liaison – AFL-CIO |
| Kenyatta Brame Cascade Engineering |
Rebecca Herrington Perrigo |
Mark Thomas Northview Public Schools |
| Cindy Brown The Right Place |
Jon Hofman Holland Board of Public Works |
Darryl Todd DTE Energy |
| John Buchan Autocam |
David Kitchen West Michigan Electrical JATC |
Patricia VerDuin Mija Leadership Coaching |
| Jordan Clark Meijer Inc. |
Shana Lewis Mercy Health/Trinity Health |
Sherry White Hines Corporation |
| Mandy Cooper Lakeshore Advantage |
Scott McLean Spectrum Ventures, LLC |
Stacy Young Montcalm Community College |
| Cathy Cronick Michigan Rehabilitation Services |
| Frank Garcia Chair, ACSET Governing Board Ottawa County Commissioner |
Melissa LaGrand Kent County Commissioner |
Jim Storey Chair, Allegan County Commissioner |
| Senita Lenear Vice-Chair, ACSET Governing Board City of Grand Rapids Commissioner |
Malinda Pego Muskegon County Commissioner |
Brandon Stowell Montcalm County Commissioner |
| Roger Bergman Chair, Ottawa County Commissioner |
Kurt Reppart City of Grand Rapids Commissioner |
Larry Tiejema Vice-Chair, Ionia County Commissioner |
| Mark De Young Allegan County Commissioner |
Bob Scolnik Chair, Muskegon County Commissioner |
Robert S. Womack Kent County Commissioner |
| Ben Geiger Chair, Barry County Commissioner |
Stan Stek Vice-Chair, Kent County Commissioner |
