Board

Board of Directors

Our business-led workforce board represents private businesses, education, organized labor, local governments, community-based and nonprofit organizations, state agencies and economic development councils.

The board provides strategic direction and oversight for the local area’s workforce plan; defines policies, goals and objectives that meet the workforce needs of business and individuals; and evaluates the workforce system that serves Southwest Washington. Investments are made based on the strategic direction set by the Board and in keeping with the guidelines of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Workforce Southwest Washington Bylaws – Amended WIOA Update June 2023 (PDF)

Workforce Southwest Washington’s board meets quarterly in March, June, September and December. Meetings are open to the public.

Executive Committee

Paige Spratt

Paige Spratt
WSW Board Chair
Attorney at Law
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Clark County Private Sector

A.D. Simmons

A.D. Simmons
WSW Vice Chair
Owner
Aligned Lifestyle Concierge
Clark County Private Sector

Renny Christopher

Renny Christopher
WSW Treasurer
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Wsu Vancouver
Clark County Post-Secondary Education

Board Members

Jen Baker

Jennifer Baker
President
Columbia River Economic Development Council
Clark County Economic Development

Adam Blackwell

Adam Blackwell
Co-Founder
Molecular Testing Labs
Clark County Private Sector

Mike Bridges

Mike Bridges
Organized Labor Representative
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council
Cowlitz/wahkiakum County Organized Labor Sector

Bob Carroll

Bob Carroll
Business Representative
IBEW Local Union 48
Clark County Organized Labor Sector

Monte Constable

Monte Constable
Community Services Office Administrator
Department of Social and Health Services
Clark County WorkSource Partner

Tracy Doriot

Tracy Doriot
founder and Managing Partner
Doriot Construction LLC
Clark County Private Sector

Karin Edwards

DR. Karin Edwards
President
Clark College
Clark County Post-Secondary Education

Brent Freeman

Brent Freeman
Superintendent
Wahkiakum School District
Wahkiakum County Private Sector

Corey Giles

Corey Giles
Converting and Warehouse Production Manager
NORPAC
Cowlitz County Private Sector

Bob Carroll

Bob Gustainis
 District Manager
Walgreens, Tacoma-Vancouver
Cowlitz County Private Sector

Mandy Kipfer

Mandy Kipfer
Deputy Regional Administrator – Region 3
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Clark County WorkSource Partner 

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nick massie
trainer
rotschy Inc.
Clark County private Sector

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ebony price
assistant director of healthcare
seiu #49
Clark County organized labor sector

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Bill sauters, Jr.
Washington state area representative
AWPPw
wahkiakum County organized labor sector

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Rodney Seales
HR Generalist
WestRock
Cowlitz County Private Sector

Stacey Smith

Stacey Smith
Principal
ControlTek
Clark County Private Sector

Ted Sprague

Ted Sprague
President
Cowlitz Economic Development Council
Cowlitz County Economic Development

Mark Tischenko

Mark Tishenko
OWNER AND MANAGER
Edge Networks
Clark County Private Sector

Jasmine Tolbert

Jasmine Tolbert
HR Director
YWCA Clark County
Clark County Community-Based Organization

John Vanderkin

John Vanderkin
VP Operations
On-Line Support
Clark County Private Sector

Adrienne Watson

Adrienne Watson
System Director, Clinical Education
PeaceHealth
Cowlitz County Private Sector

Nathan Webster

Nathan Webster
CEO/Founder
NDUB Brand
Clark County Private Sector

Executive Board of County Commissioners (EBOCC)

The Executive Board appoints members to the Local Workforce Development Board and provides oversight of the Workforce Board’s policies, procedures and budget.

Sue Marshall

Councilor Sue Marshall
Clark County
WSW Executive Board Member

Dennis Weber

Commissioner Dennis Weber
Cowlitz County
Chief Local Elected Official for WSW

Lee Tischer

Commissioner Lee Tischer
Wahkiakum County
WSW Executive Board Member

2023 Board Meetings

March 14, 2023 4-6 p.m.
Zoom Conference Call

Meeting ID: 869 8611 9542

Passcode: 623895

 

June 13, 2023 4-6 p.m.
Workforce Southwest Washington

805 Broadway, Suite 412

Vancouver, WA 98660

September 12, 2023 4-6 p.m.
Zoom Conference Call

Meeting ID: 829 5792 3735

Passcode: 920265

 

December 12, 2023 4-6 p.m.
Workforce Southwest Washington

805 Broadway, Suite 412

Vancouver, WA 98660

Board Minutes

Board Committees

Finance Committee

Members:

  • Renny Christopher, Washington State University Vancouver
  • Bob Gustainis, Walgreens
  • Ilona Kerby, Lower Columbia CAP
  • Paige Spratt, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
  • John Vanderkin, On-Line Support
Business Growth and Development Committee

The purpose of WSW’s Business Recovery and Growth Committee is to work towards fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization’s strategic plan, while staying true its core values. The Business Recovery and Growth Committee works to achieve an environment where businesses have access to hire, develop and invest in the skilled workers they need to grow and recover.

Members:

  • Adam Blackwell, Molecular Testing Labs
  • Mike Bridges, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council
  • Tracy Doriot, Doriot Construction
  • Corey Giles, NORPAC
  • Suba Jagannathan, Mirus Toys
  • Nick Massie, Rotschy, Inc.
  • Ebony Price, SEIU49
  • Ted Sprague, CEDC
  • Stacey Smith, ControlTek
  • John Vanderkin, On-Line Support
  • Adrienne Watson, PeaceHealth
  • Amanda Martinez, U.S. Bank
  • Darcy Hoffman, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Alyssa Joyner, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Julia Maglione, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Sean Moore, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Nolan Yaws-Gonzalez, Workforce Southwest Washington
Economic Mobility

The purpose of the committee is to work towards fulfilling the vision and mission of the organization, while staying true its core values. More specifically, the Economic Mobility Committee works to promote equity for every individual providing access to high-quality employment and advancement opportunities.

Members:

  • Bob Carroll, IBEW 48
  • Renny Christopher, Washington State University Vancouver
  • Monte Constable, Department of Social and Health Services
  • Karin Edwards, Clark College
  • Bob Gustainis, Walgreens
  • Ilona Kerby, Lower Columbia CAP
  • Mandy Kipfer, DVR
  • A.D. Simmons, Aligned Lifestyle Concierge
  • Mark Tishenko, Edge Networks
  • Jasmine Tolbert, YWCA Clark County
  • Nathan Webster, NDUB Brand
  • Katie Miles, Goodwill
  • Dani Trimble, LCC
  • Amanda Martinez, U.S. Bank
  • Vickei Hrdina, ESD112
  • Paul Burgess, Fourth Plain Forward
  • Rebecca Kennedy, City of Vancouver
  • Laura Ellsworth, Council for the Homeless
  • Marnie Farness, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Nolan Yaws-Gonzalez, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Lyn Love, Workforce Southwest Washington
  • Mando Antonino, Workforce Southwest Washington
Governance Committee

Members:

Tracy Doriot

A.D. Simmons

Nathan Webster

Executive Committee

Members:

Paige Spratt – Chair

A.D. Simmons – Vice Chair

Renny Christopher – Treasurer

Adrienne Watson

Corey Giles

Mark Tishenko

Monte Constable

Sue Marshall

Ted Sprague

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