State Workforce Development Board
Bylaws
(approved January 8, 2021)
Board Members
The State Workforce Development Board provides leadership and guidance to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the Workforce Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee State Government
Nashville, TN
Chairman Tim Berry
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge, TN
Commissioners
Deniece Thomas
Labor and Workforce Development
Penny Schwinn
Education
Clarence H. Carter
Human Services
Stuart McWhorter
Economic and Community Development
Natalie Alvarez
Solyco Capital
Nashville, TN
Jay Baker
Assistant Commissioner
Labor and Workforce Development
Nashville, TN
Michelle Falcon
Aegis Sciences Corporation
Nashville, TN
Marshall Graves
Stone Door Group
Tracy City, TN
J. Paul Jackson
Thor Boats
Union City, TN
Barry Ray
Legacy Senior Living
Cleveland, TN
Ruste Via
Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics
Bolivar, TN
Martha Axford
ABC Design, LLC
Knoxville, TN
Jason Bates
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, TN Jackson, TN
Ben Ferguson
Personnel Placements Holdings, Inc.
Jackson, TN
Ann Hatcher
Wellpath
Nashville, TN
Tony Niknejad
Governor's Designee
Tennessee State Government
Nashville, TN
Jason Schmitt
Old Time Pottery
Murfreesboro, TN
Ron Wade
HopeWorks
Memphis, TN
Senator Paul Bailey
Tennessee State Senate
Sparta, TN
Representative Clark Boyd
Tennessee State House of Representatives
Lebanon, TN
Bill Godwin
BACAR Constructors, Inc.
Nashville, TN
Rick Isaacson
Servpro
Gallatin, TN
Stuart Price
Lee Company
Franklin, TN
Kevin Vaughn
FirePro, LLC
Hampshire, TN
Kevin R. Wright
Assistant Commissioner
Human Services
Nashville, TN
Not Pictured
Kyle Spurgeon
Jackson Chamber
Jackson, TN
Jeff Vance
Bridgestone/Firestone
Morrison, TN
Committees
The State Workforce Development Board has three committees and an Executive Committee composed of the Chair, Vice Chair, and committee chairs. The Executive Committee shall have supervision of the affairs of the Board between its business meetings, and conduct necessary business to ensure compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113—128) as may be amended from time to time, and applicable State and Federal regulations. The Executive Committee may make recommendations to the Board, and perform such other duties as are specified in the bylaws. The Executive Committee shall be subject to the order of the Board, and none of its acts shall conflict with these bylaws or policies of the Board.
There are three standing committees of the Board, for which the Board Chair appoints a Chair. These individuals are joined by a Vice Chair, Staff Liaison and other members. The committees shall convene at least four times per year in advance of the full Board meetings and as needed upon the advisement of the Board Chair.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Advise the Governor on program and policy changes under WIOA
- Lead the development, maintenance and modification of State, regional and local plans
- Serve as an advisor to review statewide program alignment
- Review and make recommendations on program funding allocations
- Lead review of statewide Workforce System
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Oversee the continuous improvement of WIOA programs and activities
- Be the lead monitor of State performance/accountability
- Be the lead coordinator of policies and provision of WIOA services
- Review and make recommendations for performance reporting, including Labor Market Information
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Identify and share Workforce System best practices
- Develop strategies for technology alignment and integration
- Be the lead reviewer of service-model strategies in WIOA programs
- Oversee all WIOA Youth program initiatives
Calendar
2022 State Workforce Board Meetings
Full board 10:00 a.m. to approximately 12 noon CDT
220 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN 37243
Friday, March 25, 2022
Friday, June 3, 2022
Friday, August 26, 2022
Friday, November 4, 2022
Friday, March 24, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023