Workforce Development Board | Area 10

Our Board

Meet our dedicated board members who come from diverse backgrounds and expertise, including business owners, community college representatives, elected officials, and workforce development service providers. Collaborating with providers, businesses, and individuals the board ensures the appropriate use and management of funds to support various programs and services.

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Larry Schmidt

County Commissioner, Crawford County

Brian McPeek

Business Manager, IBEW Local 688 / Mansfield Area Electrical JATC

Charlie Powell

Vice President, Baker's Collision

Cliff Mears

County Commissioner, Richland County

Zoi Romanchuk

President, Slick Automated Solutions, Inc.

Tony Vero

County Commissioner, Richland County

Shannon Fletcher

Vocational Rehabilitation Director, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Jenni Paramore

Community Outreach Education Manager, Directions Credit Union

Darrell Banks

County Commissioner, Richland County

Dr. Dorey Diab

President, North Central State College

Melinda Crall

Director, Crawford County Job & Family Services

Adam Weiser

General Manager, Advanced Fiber Technology

Lori Bedson

Director, Richland County Job & Family Services

Paige Perkeybile

Human Resources Manager, Major Metals Company

Makenna Laser

Executive Director, The Crawford Partnership

Beth DeLaney

Finance Committee Chair · President & Owner, Spherion Mid Ohio

Jeremiah Holland

Field Representative, Ohio Allied Craft Workers

Tim Ley

County Commissioner, Crawford County

Jeff Price

County Commissioner, Crawford County

Nikia Fletcher

Director of Career & Technical Education, Mansfield City Schools

Matt Aberl

Field Representative, Ohio Allied Craft Workers

Sam VanCura

CEO, Total Performance, Inc.

Stephen Wolford

Board Chair · Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Avita Health System

Aaron Rasmus

Youth Committee Chair · President, Sentec Systems

Chris McKeon

President, Weiss Industries, Inc.

Sonja Pluck

Director, Madison Adult Career Center

Kaitlyn McFarland

HR Business Partner, OhioHealth

Andrea Wildenthaler

Human Resources Manager, Vitro

Randa Payne

General Counsel, Adena Corporation

Jeremy Knisely

Program Delivery Manager, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

Jim Fox

Director of Human Resources, Forge Fire & Company

Meet Our Members

Our members bring diverse expertise and experience to drive workforce development initiatives.

Meeting Calendar

Our Policies

Board Meeting Minutes

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