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.
Kelley Charvet
board chair
Chief Administrative Officer, CHAS Health
Christina Vigil Gross
vice chair
Branch Manager, Manpower West
Dan Evans
immediate past Chair
Senior Vice President/Senior Client Manager of Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Alisha Benson
Chief Executive Officer, Greater Spokane Incorporated
Rebecca Cook
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 488, Vice President
Mary Crago
Deputy Regional Administrator, DSHS, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Robert Duron
Principal, Bottom Line Prophets
Lori Hunley
Administrator, DSHS, Community Services Division
Dr. Christine Johnson
Chancellor, Community Colleges of Spokane
Machelle Johnson
Human Resources Director, Pearson Packaging Systems
The Honorable Josh Kerns
County Commissioner, District 1, Spokane County
Dr. Wade Larson
Chief Human Resources Officer, Wagstaff, Inc.
Vicki Leifer
CTE Director, West Valley School District
Luis Licea
Site Coordinator / Apprenticeship Coordinator, Northwest Laborers Employers Training Trust
Dr. David May
Interim President, Eastern Washington University
Tina Morrison
Secretary/Treasurer, Spokane Regional Labor Council
Nancy Nelson
President, Humanix Staffing Services
Diane Quincy
HR Director: Leadership and Organization Development, Avista Corporation
Ben Small
Superintendent, Central Valley School District
Stacia Taylor
Chief HR Officer, Inland Northwest Health Services; ITM Field Director, Providence Health Care
Derek Tyree
Organizational Development Strategist, STCU
Ron Valencia
Designee for Chief Elected Official, Spokane County
Jennie Weber
Eastern Regional Director, Employment Security Department
Joel White
Executive Officer, Spokane Home Builders Association
Diana Wilhite
Owner, Wilhite Enterprises
The Honorable Nadine Woodward
Mayor, City of Spokane
Tim Sigler
Designee for Chief Elected Official, City of Spokane
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