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

Governor Bill Lee
 Tennessee State Government
Nashville, TN

Tim Berry

Chairman Tim Berry
Herschend Enterprises
East TN


Commissioners

Deniece Thomas

Deniece Thomas
Labor and Workforce Development

Lizzette Reynolds

Lizzette Reynolds
Education

Clarence H. Carter

Clarence H. Carter
Human Services

Stuart McWhorter

Stuart McWhorter
Economic and Community Development

Natalie Alvarez

Natalie Alvarez
Solyco Capital
Nashville, TN

Jay Baker

Jay Baker
Assistant Commissioner
Labor and Workforce Development
Nashville, TN

Michelle Falcon

Michelle Falcon
Aegis Sciences Corporation
Nashville, TN
 

Marshall Graves

Marshall Graves
Stone Door Group
Tracy City, TN

J. Paul Jackson

J. Paul Jackson
Thor Boats
Union City, TN
 

Barry Ray

Barry Ray
Legacy Senior Living
Cleveland, TN 

Ruste Via

Ruste Via
Christian Family Medicine and Pediatrics
Bolivar, TN

Martha Axford

Martha Axford
ABC Design, LLC
Knoxville, TN

Jason Bates

Jason Bates
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, TN Jackson, TN

 

Ben Ferguson

Ben Ferguson
Personnel Placements Holdings, Inc.
Jackson, TN

Ann Hatcher

Ann Hatcher
Wellpath
Nashville, TN

Tony Niknejad

Tony Niknejad
Governor's Designee
Tennessee State Government
Nashville, TN

Jason Schmitt

Jason Schmitt
Old Time Pottery
Murfreesboro, TN

Ron Wade

Ron Wade
HopeWorks
Memphis, TN
 

Paul Bailey

Senator Paul Bailey
Tennessee State Senate
Sparta, TN

 Clark Boyd

Representative Clark Boyd
Tennessee State House of Representatives
Lebanon, TN
 

Bill Godwin

Bill Godwin
BACAR Constructors, Inc.
Nashville, TN
 

Rick Isaacson

Rick Isaacson
Servpro
Gallatin, TN

Stuart Price

Stuart Price
Lee Company
Franklin, TN
 

Kevin Vaughn

Kevin Vaughn
FirePro, LLC
Hampshire, TN

Kevin R. Wright

Kevin R. Wright
Assistant Commissioner 
Human Services
Nashville, TN


Not Pictured

Billy Dycus
President
TN AFL-CIO Labor Council

Tim Kelly
Mayor
Chattanooga, TN

Mike Pogreba
Mayor
Humphreys County, 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

2023 State Workforce Board Meetings

Full board 10:00 a.m. to approximately 12 noon CDT
220 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN 37243

Friday, March 24, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023