BOARD GOVERNANCE

The Napa-Lake Workforce Investment Board (WIB) was formed in 2011. In 2017, the WIB combined with the Employment and Training Branch of Social Services in the county of Marin’s Department of Health & Human Services. Later that year the County of Mendocino joined the Alliance. The counties decided to merge for various reasons including common industries, labor pool and workforce and a desire to consolidate both the administrative and the planning functions from the three counties into a single governance structure.

Pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement, the Counties, through their respective Board of Supervisors, agreed to the establishment of the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (WANB), consisting of representatives from each geographical area. The Joint Powers Agreement specifies the roles and responsibilities for each party. The Board of Supervisors appoints members to the Alliance for two-year terms. The majority of members are from the business sector in each county. Economic development, education, labor, government and community-based organizations are also represented.

The role of the Advisory Committees is to oversee the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act funds that support the programs and services provided through a partnership of public agencies whose customers are businesses requiring support around workforce issues and job seekers requiring job search services and/or education and training.

The County Advisory Committees make recommendations to the Regional Workforce Development Board. The Regional Board approves and sends the recommendations to the Governing Board for final approval.

Workforce Alliance of the North Bay is grateful to the individuals who have volunteered their time and talents to serve on our Boards and Advisory Subcommittees.  To learn about the Workforce Board role, please watch this video created by the National Association of Workforce Boards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juAXERBRolM. 

Workforce Alliance of the North Bay is grateful to the individuals who have volunteered their time and talents to serve on our Boards and Advisory Subcommittees. If you are interested in joining one of our boards, please complete the Membership Application and submit it to boardadministration@workforcealliancenorthbay.org.  

Regional Workforce Development Board Membership Types

Business Member – Representatives of local businesses who are owners, chief executives, operating officers, or other business executives with policymaking or hiring authority.  These members require a nomination (signed letter on official letterhead) from a local business organization or business trade association.

Workforce – Representatives of labor organizations, unions, or registered apprenticeship programs.  These members require a nomination (signed letter on official letterhead) from a local labor federation.

Education and Training – Representatives of adult education and literacy activities and higher education institutions including community colleges.

Governmental and Economic & Community Development – Representatives of economic and community development entities, Employment Service Office (EDD), and programs under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

You can learn more about our workforce board and the role of workforce boards through our history bar above, some informational videos below, or our new board member orientation bar below.

• Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (WANB) Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/jARTADVXNMg
• What is a Workforce Development Board: https://youtu.be/juAXERBRolM
• Workforce Development: https://youtu.be/icuZu6TTcA4

Pending

Supervisor Jessica Pyska, Lake County

Supervisor Bruno Sabatier, Lake County

Supervisor Dennis Rodoni, Marin County

Supervisor Brian Colbert, Marin County

Supervisor Madeline Cline, Mendocino County

Supervisor Bernie Norvell, Mendocino County

Supervisor Joelle Gallagher, Napa County

Supervisor Liz Alessio, Napa County

Christy Pedroncelli-Smith
Dean of Career Education
Mendocino-Lake Community College

Marty Flynn, Chair  
Principal
True North Strategies

Paul Hicks
Professional Services
Golden Hicks, LLC

Weston Seifert
Owner
Saw Shop Public House

Chris Chell
Engineering, Fabrication & Equipment Manager
Nova Group, Inc.

Glenn Loveall
Executive Director
Napa-Solano Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO)

Miranda Ramos
Program Director
Alliance for Rural Community Health

Bryan Avila
Co-Founder & CEO
Vintners Institute

Don Smith
Director of Well-Being & Engagement
Adventist Hospital Clear Lake

Frank Cuneo
Director
North Bay Trades Introduction Program (NB TIP)

Lynn Perez
Deputy Director of Self-Sufficiency Division
Napa County Helath & HUman Srvices

Neal Harrison 
Economic Development Manager
City of Napa

Geovanni Flores
Apprentice Coordinator
Northern California Laborers Training Center

Marty Flynn
Principal
True North Strategies

Paul Hicks
Professional Services
Golden Hicks, LLC

Ken Lippi
Deputy Superintendent
Marin County Office of Education

Sean Nunez
District Administrator
Department of Rehabilitation

Claudia Obera De Luna
Employment Program Manager
Employment Development Department

Kris Organ
Union Representative
California Civil Rights Law Group

Weston Seifert – Vice-Chair
Owner
Saw Shop Public House

Stephen Short
Owner/President
Lakeport Tire & Auto Service

Christy Smith
Dean of Career Education
Mendocino-Lake Community College District

Vincent Smith
Owner
VCS Consulting, LLC

Jolee White
Talent Acquisition Manager
Adventist Health

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