The Capital Region Workforce Development Board brings together business and industry, education, economic development and other public entities striving to ensure adequate investment in today’s workforce; and preparing tomorrow’s workforce to ensure they have the skills to meet the demand of the region’s growth sectors.
Business Seats
Paul Junod, Bon Secours Mercy Health (Chair)
Ilene Maurer, Philip Morris USA (1st Vice Chair)
April Timmons, Sauer Brands, Inc. (2nd Vice Chair)
Bill Auchmoody, Partnership Screening International
Sonja Barnhart, Admiral Security Services
Cordell Briggs, Smart-Fixit
Robert Dick, SCS Engineers
John Easter, ChamberRVA
Scott Edwards, Anord Critical Power Inc.
Danielle Gilbert, Manifest In You Consulting, LLC
Chris Harrington, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Drexel Harris, Dominion Energy
Daniel Jones, Gallier Meyer Real Estate
Larry Lyons, Powhatan Chamber of Commerce/CBO
Eric Stamper, Virginia First Financial Services
William Wheeler, Kosmo Machine Inc.
Terry Willie-Surratt, One Step at a Time Consulting
Career & Technical Education
Mac Beaton, County of Henrico
Community College
Elizabeth Creamer, CCWA
Adult Education
Barbara Smith, City of Richmond
Economic Development
Karen Aylward, Chesterfield Economic Development
Todd Kilduff, Goochland Economic Development
DARS
Dale Batten, VA Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
VEC
Dennis Woodard, Virginia Employment Commission
Labor / CBO / Apprenticeship
John Dougherty, Goodwill of Central & Coastal Virginia
Kelly King Horne, Homeward
Roy Purcell, Iron Workers Local #28
Gregg Spicer, Richmond Electricians’ JATC
Danny Watson, Boilermakers Local 45
Thelma Watson, Senior Connections, CAAA
Optional / Other
Valaryee Mitchell, Office of Community Wealth Building
Related Links
Capital Region Workforce Development Board Membership
WIOA Workforce Development Board Nomination Form
Workforce Development Board Member Nomination Supplemental Forms
Capital Region Workforce Development Board Membership
Process to seek a business member seat
- Business members must be nominated by a Chamber of Commerce within the region, one of the local economic development offices, another business organization or association, or by another business.
- Self-nomination is also allowed.
- Nominations must be submitted to the CRWP Administrative Office. The staff will review the nomination and make a recommendation to the Elected Officials.
- To nominate someone or yourself please complete the form listed below and return it via mail:
Capital Region Workforce Development Board
Attn: Director
1001 N. Laburnum Ave, Suite B
Henrico, VA 23223
or via fax: (804) 236-0503
The Consortium of Local Elected Officials meet every other month, so it may take up to 60 days from the date of a receipt of the official nomination form for the nominee to be fully considered, and a response given to the nominee. If you would like to sit-in on a CRWDB meeting, please note their meeting schedule CRWDB 2019-2020 Mtg Schedule. If you have any questions regarding the CRWDB, please call 804-652-3225.
