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 | June 11, 2025, 7:30-9:30 am | Ruby River Hotel
Christina Vigil Gross
BOARD CHAIR - BUSINESS
Market Manager
Manpower West
Kimberly Watkins
VICE CHAIR - BUSINESS
Human Resources Manager
Touchmark
Kelley Charvet
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR - BUSINESS
Chief Administrative Officer
CHAS Health
Tracy Ballard
BUSINESS
Director of Human Resources
STCU
Patti Borchardt
BUSINESS
Regional Manager for Eastern WA/Northern Idaho
Umpqua Bank
Jeff Bosma
BUSINESS
President / Owner
Fast Way Freight
Dr. Kevin Brockbank
EDUCATION (POSTSECONDARY)
Chancellor
Community Colleges of Spokane
Toby Broemmeling
BUSINESS
Vice President
Skils'kin
Rebecca Cook
LABOR
Vice President
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
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
Robert Duron
BUSINESS
Principal / Owner
Bottom Line Prophets / Pet Vittles & Wild Bird West
Doug Edmonson
EDUCATION (K-12)
Director, Career & Technical Education
East Valley School District
Scott Holstrom
LABOR
Business Manager, Secretary/Treasurer
Laborers Local 238
Lori Hunley
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Community Services Office Administrator-Maple Office, Community Service Division
WA State Department of Social & Health Services
Dr. Wade Larson
BUSINESS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Wagstaff Inc.
Dr. Shari McMahan
EDUCATION (POSTSECONDARY)
President
Eastern Washington University
Tina Morrison
LABOR
Secretary / Treasurer
Spokane Regional Labor Council
Julie Orchard
BUSINESS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Providence Health & Services
Dr. John Parker
EDUCATION (K-12)
Superintendent
Central Valley School District
Diane Quincy
BUSINESS
Human Resources Director, Leadership & Organization Development
Avista Corporation
Joel White
BUSINESS
Executive Officer
Spokane Home Builders Association
Diana Wilhite
BUSINESS
Owner
Wilhite Enterprises
The Honorable Lisa Brown
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
Mayor
City of Spokane
Steve MacDonald
DESIGNEE FOR MAYOR
Director, Community & Economic Development Division
City of Spokane
The Honorable Josh Kerns
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
County Commissioner, District 1
Board of Spokane County Commissioners
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Now Recruiting New Members
We are currently seeking business representatives to serve on the Spokane Workforce Council.
- 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
