Local Workforce Development Boards
Find a Local Workforce Development Board in your area
Pacific Mountain WDC
Serving Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties
Pacific Mountain WDC
201 5th Ave W, Ste 401
William Westmoreland
Chief Executive Officer + WWA Treasurer
William is deeply invested in advancing the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and can be expected to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion, thus working to create an environment that respects and values individual difference along varying dimensions. It is his belief that DEI is not a human resources issue, but instead, a strategic issue. These efforts will be reflected in his part of the overall organizational mission, vision, and values; incorporated into strategic plans; and cascaded throughout the organization.
Workforce Southwest Washington
Serving Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties
Workforce Southwest Washington
805 Broadway St.
Suite 412
Vancouver, WA 98660
Miriam Halliday
Chief Executive Officer
Miriam Halliday is CEO of Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), the nonprofit board leading the public workforce system in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. WSW funds organizations that help people get jobs or training to advance in their careers and that assist companies to recruit, train and retain employees. WSW investments strengthen the region’s businesses and contribute to a strong economy.
Miriam is responsible for oversight and implementation of WSW’s strategic plan, organizational management, development of statewide and national strategic partnerships, identifying and pursuing initiatives and solutions to further economic development and mobility across the region, and fund development.
Her experience includes working with public health organizations to address social determinants of health and client care services for families with foster children seeking mental health therapy and advocacy. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from Portland State University.
Future Workforce Alliance
Serving Snohomish County
JOY EMORY, CEO
Workforce Snohomish on behalf of Snohomish County Future Workforce Alliance
808-134th Street SW, Suite 105
Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 921-3482
Email: [email protected]
Web: workforcesnohomish.org
Joy Emory
Chief Executive Officer
Portrait and biography coming soon!
Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
Serving King County
Marie H. Kurose, CEO
Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
2003 Western Avenue, Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98121-2162
Phone: (206) 448-0474
Work Cell: (206) 531-4729
WorkForce Central
Serving Pierce County
Katie Condit, CEO
Tacoma - Pierce County WDC
3640 South Cedar Street, Suite E
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 495-8515
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: workforce-central.org
Katie Condit
Chief Executive Officer + WWA Chair
Katie Condit is the CEO for WorkForce Central, Pierce County's workforce development board charged with strengthening systems that align the needs of employers, workers, and job seekers to ensure a robust talent pipeline into living wage jobs in the south Puget Sound region. Prior to her role at WorkForce Central, Katie served as the Executive Director at Better Together Central Oregon, an organization working across sectors and communities to transform systemic policies and practices to eliminate gaps in opportunities for young people. She was a National Science Foundation research fellow at University of Notre Dame in the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity, and additionally served as a Program Director leading job-training programs for young people impacted by the juvenile justice system. Katie holds an MA in Sociology from University of Notre Dame and a BA in Sociology and Theatre from University of Puget Sound.
South Central Workforce Council
Serving Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, Yakima Counties
Amy Martinez, Chief Executive Officer
South Central Workforce Council
1205 Ahtanum Ridge Drive, Suite B
Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: (509) 574-1950
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: scworkforce.org
Amy Martinez
chief executive officer + WWA Vice Chair
Amy Martinez has been with the South Central Workforce Council 2002 and took over as CEO/Director in March of 2021. Prior to her role as CEO, she served as the Chief Operating Officer and has led the SCWDC through three federal workforce development acts from Congress: Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and currently through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). She also oversaw work during the Great Recession and the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. Prior to becoming COO, Amy served as Programs Director. She has extensive experience in workforce development, a Bachelor of Arts from CWU, and serves on several non-profit boards.
Eastern Washington Partnership WDC
Serving Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla and Whitman Counties
Rod Van Alyne, Director
Eastern Washington
956 S. Main
Colville, WA 99114
Phone: (509) 684-8421
E-Mail: [email protected]
Rod Van Alyne
Director
Portrait and biography coming soon!
Benton - Franklin WDC
Serving Benton and Franklin Counties
Tiffany Alviso, Chief Executive Officer
Benton-Franklin WDC
815 North Kellogg St., Suite C
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 734-5993
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: bentonfranklinwdc.com
Tiffany Alviso
Chief Executive Officer
Tiffany Alviso is the Chief Executive Officer of the Benton and Franklin Workforce Development Council (BFWDC). The BFWDC leads the public workforce system for Benton and Franklin Counties, including oversight of WorkSource Columbia Basin and TC Futures, a comprehensive center for youth and young adults seeking education, work experience, and employment.
The BFWDC contributes to regional economic growth by investing federal, state, local, and private funds into programs and community-based organizations that improve our local workforce's skills and education and provide companies with qualified talent. She also serves on the Washington Economic Development Association Board of Directors and several other local and regional boards. Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Washington University. She is a graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities and was the Public Information Officer for the class's Mental Health Awareness Project.
Spokane Workforce Council
Serving Spokane County
Mark Mattke, Chief Executive Officer
140 S. Arthur St., Ste 300A
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 960-6263
Email: [email protected]
Web: spokaneworkforce.org
Mark Mattke
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mattke is Chief Executive Officer of the Spokane Area Workforce Development Council (SAWDC). He is responsible for the design and performance of the regional talent development system, working with a broad community partnership to ensure that the dynamic workforce needs of business are met and individuals have the skills to succeed in the 21st century economy.
His background includes experience in the private and public sectors, having worked in business management, post-secondary education, and workforce development in Washington and Idaho.
Olympic WDC
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties
Bill Dowling, Director
Olympic WDC
3120 NW Randall Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
Office: (360) 516-1024
Cell: (360) 689-8525
Email: [email protected]
Web: OWDC - Council Page (kitsapgov.com)
Bill Dowling
Director
Bill Dowling is a proven and dynamic leader in Workforce Development. Bill began working as the Director of the Olympic Consortium Workforce Development Area which serves the three-county region of Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties in December of 2021. He has over 23 years of experience working in the Workforce and Economic Development arena.
Previous to his relocation to Washington Bill has served in a variety of different positions in Workforce and Economic Development such as, the Director of the Division of Employment and Training for the State of Colorado, the Director of Workforce Development for the City of Springfield, MO, and the Executive Director of the Ozark Region Workforce Investment Board.
Bill holds a Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Divinity from St. Johns in Camarillo, California. Bill is a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) and was co-chair of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' (NASWA) Workforce ITSC committee and member of the National Labor Exchange (NLx), Veterans, and Employment and Training Committees.
Bill is the proud recipient of the 2019 Workforce Legend Award from the Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association (RMWDA).
SkillSource Regional Workforce Board
Serving Adams, Chelan, Grant, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties
Lisa Romine, CEO
SkillSource Regional Workforce Board
233 North Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 293-4587
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: skillsource.org
Lisa Romine
CEO
Biography coming soon!
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Pacific Mountain WDC
Serving Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties
Pacific Mountain WDC
201 5th Ave W, Ste 401
William Westmoreland
Chief Executive Officer + WWA Treasurer
William is deeply invested in advancing the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and can be expected to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion, thus working to create an environment that respects and values individual difference along varying dimensions. It is his belief that DEI is not a human resources issue, but instead, a strategic issue. These efforts will be reflected in his part of the overall organizational mission, vision, and values; incorporated into strategic plans; and cascaded throughout the organization.
Workforce Southwest Washington
Serving Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties
Workforce Southwest Washington
805 Broadway St.
Suite 412
Vancouver, WA 98660
Miriam Halliday
Chief Executive Officer
Miriam Halliday is CEO of Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), the nonprofit board leading the public workforce system in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. WSW funds organizations that help people get jobs or training to advance in their careers and that assist companies to recruit, train and retain employees. WSW investments strengthen the region’s businesses and contribute to a strong economy.
Miriam is responsible for oversight and implementation of WSW’s strategic plan, organizational management, development of statewide and national strategic partnerships, identifying and pursuing initiatives and solutions to further economic development and mobility across the region, and fund development.
Her experience includes working with public health organizations to address social determinants of health and client care services for families with foster children seeking mental health therapy and advocacy. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from Portland State University.
Future Workforce Alliance
Serving Snohomish County
JOY EMORY, CEO
Workforce Snohomish on behalf of Snohomish County Future Workforce Alliance
808-134th Street SW, Suite 105
Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 921-3482
Email: [email protected]
Web: workforcesnohomish.org
Joy Emory
Chief Executive Officer
Portrait and biography coming soon!
Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
Serving King County
Marie H. Kurose, Chief Executive Officer
Seattle-King County WDC
2003 Western Avenue, Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98121-2162
Phone: (206) 448-0474
Work Cell: (206) 531-4729
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.seakingwdc.org
Marie Kurose
Chief Executive Officer
Marie Kurose brings more than 30 years of experience leading workforce development initiatives in the region, working in community-based organizations, private philanthropy, and major public institutions, including the City of Seattle and most recently the Port of Seattle. Ms. Kurose also served nearly seven years at the WDC-known at the time as the Private Industry Council-working as a Project Manager to implement initiatives that included partnering with agencies to establish the first centralized dislocated worker program site.
Throughout her career, Ms. Kurose has demonstrated a commitment to engaging and partnering with communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and other community stakeholders. She has led efforts to unite community, philanthropic, and public-private partnerships in effective working relationships, and to improve collaboration with diverse systems and community organizations.
WorkForce Central
Serving Pierce County
Katie Condit, CEO
Tacoma - Pierce County WDC
3640 South Cedar Street, Suite E
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 495-8515
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: workforce-central.org
Katie Condit
Chief Executive Officer + WWA Chair
Katie Condit is the CEO for WorkForce Central, Pierce County's workforce development board charged with strengthening systems that align the needs of employers, workers, and job seekers to ensure a robust talent pipeline into living wage jobs in the south Puget Sound region. Prior to her role at WorkForce Central, Katie served as the Executive Director at Better Together Central Oregon, an organization working across sectors and communities to transform systemic policies and practices to eliminate gaps in opportunities for young people. She was a National Science Foundation research fellow at University of Notre Dame in the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity, and additionally served as a Program Director leading job-training programs for young people impacted by the juvenile justice system. Katie holds an MA in Sociology from University of Notre Dame and a BA in Sociology and Theatre from University of Puget Sound.
South Central Workforce Council
Serving Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, Yakima Counties
Amy Martinez, Chief Executive Officer
South Central Workforce Council
1205 Ahtanum Ridge Drive, Suite B
Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: (509) 574-1950
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: scworkforce.org
Amy Martinez
chief executive officer + WWA Vice Chair
Amy Martinez has been with the South Central Workforce Council 2002 and took over as CEO/Director in March of 2021. Prior to her role as CEO, she served as the Chief Operating Officer and has led the SCWDC through three federal workforce development acts from Congress: Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and currently through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). She also oversaw work during the Great Recession and the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. Prior to becoming COO, Amy served as Programs Director. She has extensive experience in workforce development, a Bachelor of Arts from CWU, and serves on several non-profit boards.
Eastern Washington Partnership WDC
Serving Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla and Whitman Counties
Rod Van Alyne, Director
Eastern Washington
956 S. Main
Colville, WA 99114
Phone: (509) 684-8421
E-Mail: [email protected]
Rod Van Alyne
Director
Portrait and biography coming soon!
Benton - Franklin WDC
Serving Benton and Franklin Counties
Tiffany Alviso, Chief Executive Officer
Benton-Franklin WDC
815 North Kellogg St., Suite C
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 734-5993
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: bentonfranklinwdc.com
Tiffany Alviso
Chief Executive Officer
Tiffany Alviso is the Chief Executive Officer of the Benton and Franklin Workforce Development Council (BFWDC). The BFWDC leads the public workforce system for Benton and Franklin Counties, including oversight of WorkSource Columbia Basin and TC Futures, a comprehensive center for youth and young adults seeking education, work experience, and employment.
The BFWDC contributes to regional economic growth by investing federal, state, local, and private funds into programs and community-based organizations that improve our local workforce's skills and education and provide companies with qualified talent. She also serves on the Washington Economic Development Association Board of Directors and several other local and regional boards. Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Washington University. She is a graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities and was the Public Information Officer for the class's Mental Health Awareness Project.
Spokane Workforce Council
Serving Spokane County
Mark Mattke, Chief Executive Officer
140 S. Arthur St., Ste 300A
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 960-6263
Email: [email protected]
Web: spokaneworkforce.org
Mark Mattke
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mattke is Chief Executive Officer of the Spokane Area Workforce Development Council (SAWDC). He is responsible for the design and performance of the regional talent development system, working with a broad community partnership to ensure that the dynamic workforce needs of business are met and individuals have the skills to succeed in the 21st century economy.
His background includes experience in the private and public sectors, having worked in business management, post-secondary education, and workforce development in Washington and Idaho.
Olympic WDC
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties
Bill Dowling, Director
Olympic WDC
3120 NW Randall Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
Office: (360) 516-1024
Cell: (360) 689-8525
Email: [email protected]
Web: OWDC - Council Page (kitsapgov.com)
Bill Dowling
Director
Bill Dowling is a proven and dynamic leader in Workforce Development. Bill began working as the Director of the Olympic Consortium Workforce Development Area which serves the three-county region of Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties in December of 2021. He has over 23 years of experience working in the Workforce and Economic Development arena.
Previous to his relocation to Washington Bill has served in a variety of different positions in Workforce and Economic Development such as, the Director of the Division of Employment and Training for the State of Colorado, the Director of Workforce Development for the City of Springfield, MO, and the Executive Director of the Ozark Region Workforce Investment Board.
Bill holds a Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Divinity from St. Johns in Camarillo, California. Bill is a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) and was co-chair of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' (NASWA) Workforce ITSC committee and member of the National Labor Exchange (NLx), Veterans, and Employment and Training Committees.
Bill is the proud recipient of the 2019 Workforce Legend Award from the Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association (RMWDA).
SkillSource Regional Workforce Board
Serving Adams, Chelan, Grant, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties
Lisa Romine, CEO
SkillSource Regional Workforce Board
233 North Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 293-4587
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: skillsource.org
Lisa Romine
CEO
Biography coming soon!