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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Kulas, Chair | Executive Director | Midway Chamber of Commerce |
| Tom Aasheim | Director of Technical Education | Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest |
| Robert Blake | Owner | Solar Bear |
| Shym Cook | Field Operations Manager | DEED Job Service |
| Becky Degendorfer | Human Resources Manager | Mustad Hoofcare |
| Chris Duffy | Vice President of Public Relations | Goff Public |
| Catherine Fair | Executive Director | Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties |
| Karen Gerdin | Assistant Supervior | Saint Paul Public Schools ABE |
| Jennifer Germain | Rehabilitation Area Manager | DEED Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
| Lisa Guetzkow | Integrated Programs Manager | Ramsey County Workforce Solutions |
| Susan Jambor | HR Director | SPIRE Credit Union |
| Hyon Kim | President/CEO | MN Best Inc. |
| Channon Lemon | Vice President of Economic Development | Saint Paul Area Chamber |
| 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 |
| Yolanda McIntosh | Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Associated General Contractors |
| Camila Mercado Michelli | Advocacy and Community Building Project Manager | CLUES |
| 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 | Interim Executive Director | Ain Dah Yung Center |
| Trish Stevens | Membership Director | Hospitality Minnesota |
| Julie Thiel | VP, Human Resources | WSB |
| Chris Tolbert | Councilmember | Saint Paul City Council |
| Tanya Velishek | Manager of Academic Clinical Coordinator Talent | M Health Fairview |
| Ramona Wilson, Chair-elect | Supplier Diversity Manager | 3M |
| Tracy Wilson | Dean of Business and Service Programs | Saint Paul College |