Workforce Development Board
The Workforce Development Board is a federally mandated board comprised of public and private sector representatives to provide leadership and develop local workforce policy. The Workforce Development Board of San Luis Obispo County has 21 seats, the majority of which must be filled with representatives from the business community. Members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. For more information about the Workforce Development Board please refer to the WDB Membership Information & FAQ. If interested in joining the Workforce Development Board, please fill out the Application and submit it to: Workforce Development Administrative Support – [email protected] – PO Box 8119, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
Isiah Gomer - Chair
Paso Robles Waste & Recycle
William Hills - Vice Chair
United Staffing Associates, LLC
David Baldwin
Pipe and Trades Local 403
Dr. James J. Brescia
County Office of Education
Josh Cross
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
Rachael Hendricks
Trust Automation
Melissa James
REACH
Verena Latona-Tahlman
Cannon Corporation
Tricia Lubin
Lucia Mar Adult Education
Justin McIntire
Department of Rehabilitation
Veronica Orozco
Employment Development Department
Ronald Reilly
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
Mark Simonin
IBEW Local 639
Ryan Stanley
Operating Engineers Local 12
Dr. Jill Stearns
Cuesta College
Courtney Taylor
Law Office of Courtney E. Taylor
Angela Toomey
Morris & Garritano Insurance
Patrick Woolpert
Compass Health, Inc.
Seat Requirements: According to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A), Business Member Seats hold the majority of the Board and shall be representatives of business in the Local Workforce Development Area (Local Area), who (i) are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, or other business executives or employers with optimum policymaking or hiring authority; (ii) represent businesses, including small businesses, or organizations representing businesses described in this clause, that provide employment opportunities that, at a minimum, include high-quality, work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the Local Area; and (iii) are appointed from among individuals nominated by local business organizations and business trade associations.
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. California Relay Service 711 or 1-800-735-2922 (English) 1-800-855-3000 (Spanish).
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