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The 33 members of the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County are key decision makers within their organizations and experts in the workforce arena representing business, organized labor, community-based organizations, education, economic development, and the public sector. In addition to serving on the Board, each member also participates on at least one of the WIB’s committees.
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| Board Member | Title | Company or Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Chair: Karin McCabe | Outreach Director | McGough Construction |
| Becky Degendorfer | Human Resources Manager | Mustad Hoofcare |
| Elena Gaarder | Executive Director | Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers |
| Jennifer Germain | Rehabilitation Area Manager | DEED Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
| Larry Gilbertson | Training Director, Ironworkers Local 512 | Twin Cities Ironworkers Apprenticeship & Training Center |
| Lisa Guetzkow | Integrated Programs Manager | Ramsey County Workforce Solutions |
| Kristin Guild | Deputy Director | City of Saint Paul Planning and Economic Development |
| Butch Howard | General Manager, Food & Beverage Operations | HMSHost Mpls/St Paul Airport |
| Hyon Kim | President/CEO | MN Best Inc. |
| Chair Elect: Chad Kulas | Executive Director | Midway Chamber of Commerce |
| Cindy Larson | Field Operations Area Manager | DEED - Job Service |
| Tony Lusiba | vCIO | Upvant |
| Gaye Adams Massey | CEO | YWCA of Saint Paul |
| James McClean | Government Relations Director | Regions Hospital |
| Jim McDonough | Commissioner | Ramsey County Board of Commissioners |
| Sean Mullan | Human Capital Strategist Lead | 3M |
| Donald Mullin | Executive Secretary | Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council |
| Paul Nikstad | Project Director | Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center |
| Sheila Olson | Chief Programs and Services Officer | Goodwill/Easter Seals |
| Koami Pedado | President/CEO | ElieSys Computer Services |
| Elisa Rasmussen | Manager, Community Relations & Foundation | Xcel Energy |
| Sheri Riemers | Government & Community Relations Director | Ain Dah Yung Center |
| Chris Tolbert | Councilmember | Saint Paul City Council |
| Tanya Velishek | Manager of Academic Clinical Coordinator Talent | Fairview Health Services |
| Carly Voshell | Instructor | Ramsey County Corrections |
| Brooke Walker | Program Director | Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties |
| Ramona Wilson | Diversity Manager | Knutson Construction |
| Shannon Watson | Director of Public Affairs | Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Tracy Wilson | Dean of Business and Service Programs | Saint Paul College |