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.
Machelle Johnson
Board Chair
Human Resources Director, Pearson Packaging Systems
Dan Evans
Vice Chair
Senior Vice President/Senior Client Manager of Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Rob Goranson
Immediate Past Chair
Chief Financial Officer, Hotstart, Inc.
The Honorable David Condon
Mayor, City of Spokane
Dr. Mary Cullinan
President, Eastern Washington University
Donna Dalzell
Supervisor, DSHS, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Robert Duron
Principal, Bottom Line Prophets
Stacia Franz
Human Resources Director, Inland Northwest Health Services
Alan Hart
District Manager, Sunshine Disposal and Recycling
Lori Hunley
Administrator, DSHS, Community Services Division
Dr. Christine Johnson
Chancellor, Community Colleges of Spokane
Kelly Keenan
Designee for Chief Elected Official, City of Spokane
The Honorable Josh Kerns
County Commissioner, District 1, Spokane County
Vicki Leifer
CTE Director, West Valley School District
Luis Licea
Site Coordinator / Apprenticeship Coordinator, Northwest Laborers Employers Training Trust
Meg Lindsay
Director of Education and Talent Development, Greater Spokane Incorporated
Tina Morrison
Secretary/Treasurer, Spokane Regional Labor Council
Nancy Nelson
President, Humanix Staffing Services
Diane Quincy
HR Director: Leadership and Organization Development, Avista Corporation
Lowell Sather
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 93
Ben Small
Superintendent, Central Valley School District
Ron Valencia
Designee for Chief Elected Official, Spokane County
Christina Vigil Gross
Branch Manager, Manpower West
Jennie Weber
Eastern Regional Director, Employment Security Department
Diana Wilhite
Owner, Wilhite Enterprises
Aaron Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Assoc. of Spokane (CHAS)
Laura Wood
Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development, STCU
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@wdcspokane.com or 509-960-6263.