West Michigan Works! is currently seeking qualified applicants for appointment to our regional workforce board. WMW staff will be collecting applications for the November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2024, terms of office. Applications are being accepted for the following sectors:
Business (8), Community-Based Organization (3), Economic Development (2), Higher Ed (2), Organized Labor/Employee Rep (1), and Vocational Rehab (1).
Applications and letters of support are due by Friday, July 29, 2022. 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 Account Executive Berends Hendricks Stuit |
Mandy Cooper VP Strategic Initiatives Lakeshore Advantage |
David Kitchen Training Director West Michigan Electrical JATC |
| Heather Daniel, Vice Chair Program Manager Haworth |
Cathy Cronick District Manager Michigan Rehabilitation Services |
Shana Lewis VP, Talent Acquisition Mercy Health|Trinity Health |
| Nora Balgoyen Area Manager ITC Holdings, Inc |
Paul David HR Director Fleis & Vandenbrink |
Scott McLean Managing Director Spectrum Ventures, LLC |
| Ryan Bennett Business Manager West MI Plumbers and Fitters |
Jay Dunwell President Wolverine Coil Spring |
Vacant President Grand Rapids Community College |
| Randy Boss Partner Ottawa Kent Insurance |
Jim Fisher President Second Act, LLC |
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga Dean of Academic Affairs Muskegon Community College |
| Norm Brady- retired President & CEO Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. West Michigan Chapter |
Kristin Garris Chief Workforce Officer Goodwill Industries of West Michigan |
Michelle Seigo County Director Department of Health & Human Services Ionia/Montcalm |
| Kenyatta Brame Exec VP & Chief Administrative Officer Cascade Engineering |
Jennifer Heinzman President Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Alliance |
Samantha Semrau HR Director Kendrick Plastics |
| John Buchan Executive Vice President NN, Inc Mobile Solutions|Autocam |
Vacant | Dave Smith VP of Compensation Services The Employers’ Association |
| Morgan Carroll Director of Business Development Greater Muskegon Economic Development |
Rebecca Herrington- retired VP Global Talent Acquisition Perrigo |
Dan TenHoopen AFL-CIO Labor Liaison Heart of West Michigan United Way, Labor Liaison – AFL-CIO |
| Tonia Castillo Director of Adult Training/Career Svs Ottawa Area ISD |
Jon Hofman HR Manager Holland Board of Public Works |
Mark Thomas Principal Northview Public Schools |
| Jordan Clark Director of Compensation Meijer Inc. |
TaRita Johnson Senior Vice President, Talent & Diversity The Right Place, Inc. |
Stacy Young President Montcalm Community College |
| Senita Lenear Chair, ACSET Governing Board City of Grand Rapids Commissioner |
Frank Garcia Ottawa County Commissioner |
Kurt Reppart City of Grand Rapids Commissioner |
| Jim Storey Vice-Chair, ACSET Governing Board Chair, Allegan County Commissioner |
Ben Geiger Chair, Barry County Commissioner |
Bob Scolnik Chair, Muskegon County Commissioner |
| Ron Baker Montcalm County Commissioner |
Matt Kallman Kent County Commissioner |
Larry Tiejema Vice-Chair, Ionia County Commissioner |
| Mark De Young Allegan County Commissioner |
Melissa LaGrand Kent County Commissioner |
Robert S. Womack Kent County Commissioner |
| Matt Fenske Chair, Ottawa County Commissioner |
Malinda Pego Muskegon County Commissioner |
