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

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

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

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

The Honorable Josh Kerns
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
County Commissioner, District 1
Board of Spokane County Commissioners

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.

- 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