Workforce Development Board
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is an industry-led entity that provides policy guidance and oversight for Baltimore County's workforce development system. In addition to decision makers from companies in the County's key industry sectors, the WDB includes representatives from educational and service agencies, organized labor and community-based organizations.
The WDB ensures that plans and priorities for workforce programs reflect the current and future talent needs of local area employers. It also oversees efforts to create strategic partnerships involving private businesses, public agencies and not-for-profit organizations to advance the workforce readiness of County residents. The WDB serves as the Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) for Baltimore County per the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Meetings
Meetings are typically held quarterly at a predetermined location unless otherwise noted.
Find more information and view meeting dates, agendas and minutes.
Board Members
Members of the WDB are appointed by the County Executive and represent the private sector, educational institutions, labor, community and government organizations. Members serve two year terms, with the exception of representatives of American Job Center (AJC) partner organizations. For these members, there is no term limit. Members, board officers and committee chairs may be asked to serve in their role for multiple terms.
Name | Date Appointed | Current Term Expires | Appointed By | |
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Mike Adelstein | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Will Anderson | 1/1/2014 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
David Ascione | 1/13/2014 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Mel Brennan, 3rd | 9/9/2015 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Craig Carmichael | 3/13/2014 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Barnett Carroll | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Al Clinedinst | 9/9/2015 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Christopher Ensey | 9/9/2015 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Cynthia Etheridge | 1/26/2015 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Daniel Freedman | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Tony Gross | 11/13/2014 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Crystal Hickey | 9/9/2015 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Matt Jackson | 1/13/2014 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Jeffrey Jenkins | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Michael Leff | 11/13/2014 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Kerry Lidard | 11/13/2014 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Laurens MacLure Jr., Chair | 4/12/2010 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Paula Miller | 7/1/2017 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Mark Millspaugh | 11/13/2014 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Michael Netzer | 7/1/2017 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Tanisha Nixon | 7/1/2017 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Beth Norton | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Anna Maria Palmer | 11/13/2014 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
John Ridgeway | 1/13/2014 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Jim Russell | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Keith Scott | 7/1/2008 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Joseph Shanahan | 10/30/2013 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Gary Shearer | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Greg Simmons | 1/13/2014 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Louise Slezak | 7/1/2017 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Nicholas Stewart | 11/13/2014 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Aaron Tomarchio | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Daniel Weber | 9/9/2015 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive | |
Joanne Williams | 11/13/2014 | AJC Partner | County Executive | |
Michelle Wright | 7/1/2016 | 6/30/2018 | County Executive | |
Nikki Zaahir | 9/9/2015 | 6/30/2019 | County Executive |