Council Members

Council Members

As Spokane’s local workforce development board, we bring together community leadership to create a coordinated strategy and make investments to ensure a skilled local workforce that meets the needs of employers and creates a vibrant regional economy.

UPCOMING MEETING: Full Council | February 12, 2025, 7:30-9:30 am | Ruby River Hotel

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Christina Vigil Gross

BOARD CHAIR - BUSINESS
Market Manager
Manpower West

Kimberly Watkins

VICE CHAIR - BUSINESS
Human Resources Manager
Touchmark

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Kelley Charvet

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR - BUSINESS
Chief Administrative Officer
CHAS Health

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Tracy Ballard

BUSINESS
Director of Human Resources
STCU

Gary Ballew

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Vice President, Economic Development
Greater Spokane, Inc.

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Patti Borchardt

BUSINESS
Regional Manager for Eastern WA/Northern Idaho
Umpqua Bank

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Jeff Bosma

BUSINESS
President / Owner
Fast Way Freight

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Dr. Kevin Brockbank

EDUCATION (POSTSECONDARY)
Chancellor
Community Colleges of Spokane

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Toby Broemmeling

BUSINESS
Vice President
Skils'kin

Rebecca Cook

LABOR
Vice President
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

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Mary Crago

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Deputy Regional Administrator, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
WA State Department of Social & Health Services

John Dickson

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Regional Director
Employment Security Department

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Robert Duron

BUSINESS
Principal / Owner
Bottom Line Prophets / Pet Vittles & Wild Bird West

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Doug Edmonson

EDUCATION (K-12)
Director, Career & Technical Education
East Valley School District

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Scott Holstrom

LABOR
Business Manager, Secretary/Treasurer
Laborers Local 238

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Lori Hunley

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Community Services Office Administrator-Maple Office, Community Service Division
WA State Department of Social & Health Services

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Dr. Wade Larson

BUSINESS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Wagstaff Inc.

Dr. Shari McMahan

EDUCATION (POSTSECONDARY)
President
Eastern Washington University

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Tina Morrison

LABOR
Secretary / Treasurer
Spokane Regional Labor Council

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Julie Orchard

BUSINESS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Providence Health & Services

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Dr. John Parker

EDUCATION (K-12)
Superintendent
Central Valley School District

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Diane Quincy

BUSINESS
Human Resources Director, Leadership & Organization Development
Avista Corporation

Joel White

BUSINESS
Executive Officer
Spokane Home Builders Association

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Diana Wilhite

BUSINESS
Owner
Wilhite Enterprises

The Honorable Lisa Brown

CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
Mayor
City of Spokane

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The Honorable Josh Kerns

CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
County Commissioner, District 1
Board of Spokane County Commissioners

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Steve MacDonald

DESIGNEE FOR MAYOR
Director, Community & Economic Development Division
City of Spokane

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Now Recruiting New Members

We are currently seeking business representatives to serve on the Spokane Workforce Council.

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  • Are you a member of the business community in Spokane County?
  • Do you want to play an integral role in strengthening our region’s economy?

We are looking for members who hold a senior decision-making position in their organization and are committed to devoting time and talent in partnering with other leaders to improve the quality of the workforce in Spokane County.

To Apply: 
Please contact CEO Mark Mattke at mmattke@spokaneworkforce.org or 509-960-6263

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